Young Adult

A moving picture book about friendship and finding the courage to brave a dark and stormy night by an award-winning author-illustrator. James lives in a little wooden house beside the sea. Every day he rides his bike around the island, saying hello to all his animal friends; the otters in their mirror-bright pool, the birds in the trees, the bears in their shadow-dark cave and the rabbits in their warm burrow. Every day is perfect. Perfect, that is, until one night a fierce storm arrives. James braves the wild night to check that his friends are safe, only to find that they have disappeared! Where could they be? James might just find that his friends are closer to home than he thinks.

What does a boy with an amazing imagination do when he finds a book about secret codes at the library? He joins his best friends on an amazing secret agent adventure, of course! Sneak along with Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they try break into the evil Dr Daisy's lair. Will Milo and his friends crack the secret computer code to discover her plans before they're discovered?

What does a boy with an awesome imagination do when he discovers an old scroll with a map to a hidden tomb? He gathers his best friends to go on a creepy adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they explore dark and spooky tunnels in search of a mummy's tomb. Will they succeed in discovering the secrets of the tomb, or become victims of the mummy's curse?

When stardom calls, can love survive?Everyone wants a piece of the Drew Schafer, the talented and troubled lead singer of up-and-coming band The Kerbs. Only his girlfriend Ruby knows the real Drew - the gentle, vulnerable boy beneath the stardust. But no one else even knows that Ruby exists...Told over three music festivals, this searing new novel from bestselling prize winner Sara Barnard charts the highs and heartbreaks of what it means for a dream to come true.

Mary-Kate and her granny are going to stay at a very quiet castle near a very quiet loch in the Scottish village of Bonkillyknock. The perfect destination for reading beside fireplaces and drinking cups of tea with Granny's friends. However, this is no ordinary holiday - it's the 93rd World Society of Monster Hunters' Conference! So, when an ear-shattering howl interrupts the convention, Mary-Kate isn't too anxious. After all, the experts are on hand to investigate. But when the castle kitchen is destroyed and everyone suspects the usually peaceful Loch Morgavie monster, Mary-Kate isn't sure the clues add up. Could there be some other beastly problem bothering Bonkillyknock Castle? It's up to Mary-Kate to find out...

Amazon #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Being a TeenA "moving, empathetic must-read about growing up and discovering what matters." -BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick"[An] accomplished work that packs a big emotional punch..." -Readers' Favorite"Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, this timely coming-of-age novel explores the complex bonds of multi-generational families and a young teen's quest to define her identity." -BookLife by Publishers WeeklyWelcome to Bainbridge Avenue, where fourteen-year-old Vicki's life takes a bumpy turn. She's got a lot on her plate-sharing a cramped room with her siblings, worrying about her mom who can't catch a break, and dreaming about a dad who's nowhere to be found. But things start to change when Vicki meets Rosa from Apartment 1A, who introduces her to the building's basement, a hidden world full of forgotten stories and secrets waiting to be uncovered. As Vicki sets out beyond her neighborhood, searching for her place in the world, she wonders if the imperfect family and friends she has on Bainbridge Avenue might just be the treasures she's been looking for all along. Join her on a journey of hope, heartache, and unexpected discoveries in Back to Bainbridge.

A sexy thriller-with a shocking twist-by the author of Everything We Never Said.River Santos is stuck-in her job, in her dead-end town, in her grief. Her father died in a house fire, her mother has been MIA for nearly a year, and the only person she can count on is her best friend.Things feel like they're turning around when Logan-the mysterious, hot guy at work-suddenly seems interested. But things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend, Noah, starts showing up.The flames of romance must take a backseat though, when startling revelations about the deadly fire emerge...River isn't sure who to trust anymore, but she needs to figure it out, fast.

Magical adventures in a forest full of fairies with everyone's favourite human-fairy best friend team, Lola and Larch, for fans of Rainbow Magic and Isadora Moon. Lola and Larch uncover a threat to the forest where the fairy clan lives.

My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary: PLOP OF THE CLASS is packed full offriendship, fun and toilet jokes galore!

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill a seemingly impossible school assignment—and learns about friendship, community, and himself along the way.Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight.Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical role model performed his twelve labors by himself, Herc begins to see that he may not have to go it alone.

The SWOONY summer rom-com for fans of Lynn Painter and book lovers everywhere!

It's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he's ready for anything at his BIG new school—but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some "oopsies" along the way!

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 2.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING FOILED BOARD.From the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing.  Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they’d always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn – an Ordinary – has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death.   Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it’s a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives…   Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary Powerless and Reckless available now.  ​Fearless available to pre-order now.  RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING POWERLESS TRILOGY.Praise for Powerless: ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls 'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review ‘Incredible and impressive’ Goodreads Reader Reader ‘A riveting fantasy debut’ Bookseller Review  ‘This destroyed me... In a good way!’ Bookseller Review

Billy wakes up to find his friends have alldisappeared. Where is everyone?

These seven beautifully-illustrated fairy tales show how love makes a family, and explore the true meaning of friendship. From the freedom that comes with a family's acceptance in 'Land and Sea', to the power of friendship in 'The Beekeeper and the Hare' and the bonds of sisterly love in 'Goblin Market'. This collection brings to life some of the most important parts of childhood with tenderness, beauty and a timeless magic.

Laurie loves stories. She loves reading them in her mums' bookshop in their small Scottish town. She loves sharing them with new readers. She also loves telling stories about people she's not yet met and places she's not yet been. But when one of these people comes crashing into Laurie's world, it turns her whole life upside down. Neon is the boy Laurie's been dreaming of for the last six months, and he's exactly as she had created him - down to his ability to play any instrument he picks up. And when he steps off the train and into Laurie's world, he teaches her what it means to be real. A fantastical story about imagination and friendship from the award-winning author of AWAY WITH WORDS.

A glorious magical mystery novel in verse about family, identity and belonging, from the author of The Stories Grandma Forgot (and How I Found Them) and The Hidden Story of Estie Noor. With accessible text and beautiful illustrations throughout, this story is perfect for fans of Matt Goodfellow, Onjali Q. Raúf or Disney's Encanto.

Put on your sunscreen, grab a towel, and make a splash with this three-book bindup perfect for reading beach or poolside!

Dot Bennet gets cast as the love interest of her crush's attractive rival, Zayne Silverman in the school play, making her a target for Fallbrook Christian Prep's anonymous gossiper.

In this sweet, incredibly heartfelt companion to A Pho Love Story, Vietnamese Americans Viet and Evie juggle family expectations with their desire to forge their own path in between college classes and falling in love. To his friends back home, Viet Ho is calm and collected and a lovable oddball who nurses an obsession with forensic science. He's relieved to head off to UC Davis and escape from being in the middle of his bickering immigrant parents. Yet, on campus and with the school year unfolding at an overwhelming pace, Viet struggles to belong and to keep his depression hidden. Evie Mai is a junior biology major and the eldest daughter who has never trod far off the beaten path. She has everything: good grades, a solid group of friends, and a smart, ambitious boyfriend, who's the son of a well-connected university board member. But their busy schedules, as well as their interests, no longer align. Determined to close the distance, she and her boyfriend both apply to a student-run clinic for underserved communities. But will that save or expose the gaps in their relationship? When a clumsy accident brings Viet and Evie together, they bond over their shared hometown and similar history-and their orbits grow smaller as their friends collide. The more time they spend with each other and support each other, mentally and emotionally, the more their friendship shifts into something else. A sweet, emotional slice-of-life story, Solving for the Unknown is about characters questioning the paths they have taken and finding a new path that will lead them to their happiest selves.

The Hating Game meets You've Got Mail in this "banter-rich love story" (Publishers Weekly) about two rival journalism students competing for the same position on their university newspaper.