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At Tales you find all the best young adult books. The fascinating stories have become extremely popular in recent years, especially among the young readers. The young adult books often have a theme concerning love, romance and friendship. All important components in a young adult’s life. The special thing about the young adults genre is that the stories often mix realistic coming-of-age themes with fictional elements, giving the reader a chance to reflect their own life and problems while at the same time travel to an amazing world of fantasy. Let your adventure begin here.
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    by Jennifer Chen
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    by Simon Stephenson
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    by F.T. Lukens
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    A clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes!

  • by Truly Johnston
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    Corrine loves treasure hunting on the beach. One day, her eye isdrawn to a beautiful conch shell. To her shock, a pin-sized girlpeers out. Kauri is a Democonch, a tribe of tiny people who criss-crossthe world with the tides, protecting nature. But now they'reunder threat. What they need is a human child to help them, ashell keeper . . .

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    by Andrea Hannah
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    by Billy Partridge
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    by Sophie Gonzales
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    A disgraced princess, an American scholarship student, and a secret royal romance that could burn them both. A sapphic YA royal romance, filled with Sophie Gonzales' trademark humour and heart, perfect for fans of Young Royals.

  • by Emily Randall-Jones
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    Ruby's parents have split up, and now she's stuck in a run-down oldvillage. She decides to hurry home, following an old train trackthrough the dark. When an ancient steam train appears, Ruby can'tresist stepping aboard. But it's May Day Eve, when the veil betweenworlds is thin, and she soon realizes she's on the ghost rideof her life . . .

  • by Heather M. Pixley
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    Daughter to Hades and Persephone, Makaria Mavros doesn't know who she really is. Life was normal for the mortal teenager, then she moves to Mt. Olympia with her mother and Makaria finds out that what she thought was a typical life really isn't. Secrets were kept from her in order to keep her safe, but those only last for so long. Zombies, ancient gods, and three-headed dogs; Makaria finds her world isn't all it's cracked up to be.Ian Wallace has been given the task of watching Makaria but also keeping his distance; that is until the orders change. Not knowing who she really is, he keeps his own secrets from her. When it's revealed that she's the key to his future and all he holds dear, Ian has to decide what is best, both for him and her. Together, with the help of Makaria's mortal friends, they must fight in order to stop the impending apocalypse from happening when it's revealed that someone intends to release the Titans from their prison.Secrets will be revealed, but will it be in time, and what will it cost Ian once all is known?

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    by Nick Butterworth
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    by Lisa Bentley
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    A silly bird learns not to take his friend for granted and how to be his true self in this fun story perfect for fans of The Hat Trilogy by Jon Klassen, Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness, and You Go First by Ariel Bernstein and illustrated by Marc Rosenthal.

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    by Francesca Simon
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    A passionate retelling of a haunting myth, a tragic romance that echoes through the ages. The moment I saw her face. The moment I heard her siren song .

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    by Lucy Cousins
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    Ready, steady, wobble ... GO! Saddle up for a bike ride with Maisy!Maisy has a new bicycle and can't wait to go on a bike ride with her friends. There are so many adventures to be had whizzing around on wheels, whether it's on a bike, trike, scooter or even a tandem! Uphill and down, through puddles, and with just the odd wobble, Maisy has a wonderful time. This 24th Maisy First Experiences story is a treat to read with your little one and will encourage confidence, independence and a love of pedal power!

  • by Katya Balen
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    The first book in a new series by award-winning creators Katya Balen and Gill Smith, featuring heart-warming adventures for readers who love animals.When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn't believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoë start helping the new vet and animal rescuer, Dr Polly. Mattie still may not have a pet of her own, but she has amazing adventures rescuing a runaway ferret, trying to stop a greedy goat from eating everything in the garden and looking after an adorable puppy with a hurt paw. But as the animal rescue gets more and more crowded, Mattie, Zoë and the vet's son, Casper, realize that they need to do something more. Can they help the animals find their forever homes?

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    by Connie Glynn
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    by Molly Morris
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    A fun, swoony and summery friends-to-lovers rom-com with a magical twist, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Casey McQuiston.

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    by Drew Daywalt
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    "A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn't know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go? In a book with text and art that are sure to induce giggles, Drew Daywalt and Lucy Ruth Cummins settle the age-old question: Do a dog's front legs deserve pants, too?"--

  • by Kevin Crossley-Holland
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    A tale of star-crossed young love set against the backdrop of the Viking invasion of York, from a master storyteller. Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and leader of the Viking fleet, whose countless victories have been woven into song, his prowess the stuff of legend. Kata knows little of her parents, but her heart yearns for something beyond the small world of her Anglo-Saxon village south of the great city of York. When Tor is sent to scout ahead of the Viking fleet after their invasion of Scarborough, he relies on his charm and his guile to learn the lie of the land and the location of the regional earls' forces, ready to report back to his father. Soon, however, he meets Kata, a caring and capable young woman whose fierce nature sets Tor's heart alight. But these are troubled times. Mistrust and rumours ripple through the land: the mighty Hardrada is coming and help is far from hand. As the eve of battle draws closer, Kata and Tor must question to whom their loyalty lies: heart or home?

  • by Elys Dolan
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    Rex investigates funny goings-on in the city museum in his latest adventure. The third book in the side-splitting series for 7+ readers, from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator. Rex can't wait for his first trip to the city museum. But, hold on, are those ... bones? Dinosaur bones?! It turns out that museums can be scary places. And now, someone or something has been causing havoc around the place and it's up to Rex, Sandra and the gang to find out who. Can Rex successfully go undercover as the new security guard? How can he help his newest unexpected friend, an Ancient Egyptian mummy? And most importantly, can he pull off the greatest museum sleepover in the history of sleepovers?Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out loud hilarious, this is perfect for fans of The Bolds, Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.

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    by Becca Fitzpatrick
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    A fallen angel. A forbidden love. A town full of secrets. Discover the first book in the gripping New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga.

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    Pirouette your way into the Shimmer and Shine dance studio!Dante loves playing football and he loves learning ballet too. Even if his football friends tease him about it . . . So when a local dance competition is announced, Dante is determined Shimmer and Shine take part. They can show everyone just how cool ballet is!Will dancing Beauty and the Beast with a hip-hop twist be enough for the ballet besties to win the day?READ THE WHOLE SERIES!PICCADILLY TRIANGLEDance Self-confidenceDoughnuts

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    by Leon Egan
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    A heartwarming, cozy YA romance, perfect for fans of You've Got Mailand Heartstopper,from the highly-acclaimed author of Lover Birds.

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    by William Hussey
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    by Rebecca Fraser
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The YA genre
The young adult genre is one of the fastest growing literary genres. The genre is often referred to as ‘YA’ and speaks to the younger readers between the ages 12-18. One of the reasons for its popularity is the way the young adult novels deal with coming-of-age themes and problems that the young readers can relate to. The actions are set in fictional worlds and by using this mechanism the problems are introduced with a suitable distance for the reader. In that way it is easier for the reader to read about the problems and deal with them throughout the story. 
The enchanting worlds also fascinate the youngsters and give them a break from their everyday life and it’s problems, while the young adult books at the same time deal with them through these worlds. In that way the reader is met at eye level, and there are no adults speaking down to the youngsters. Then it is also easier for the young reader to deal with the challenges of the everyday life themselves. The books come in different forms, most often as young adult fiction books or young adult romance books.
   
Popular young adult characters
Some of the most famous book characters are found in the young adult genre. Here we find Bella Swan, the girl who falls in love with a mysterious and handsome vampire, Edward, in a little, rainy town where strange things happen. Here we also see the genre features of YA. Bella is an ordinary girl who falls in love for the first time and discovers her own sexuality. A very important step in any young adult’s life. At the same time she lives in a world with vampires and werewolves and magical wars. The fictional elements in the plot also helps her find her inner strength and develop her as a person.   
The Twilight universe as a young adult book series has fascinated both youngsters and adults around the world, where fans discussed which man Bella should pick. Should it be the shy and mysterious vampire or the attractive werewolf? The whole Twilight series is also adapted for the screen making the young adult novels even more popular.  
Another popular character from another young adult book series is the famous young wizard Harry Potter. In the Harry Potter series we also have a main character, who doesn’t fit in, but instead discovers he belongs in a magical world. Again the fictional elements help the young adult character to discover his true self and again we see the coming of age plot. Although a lot of the story takes place in a magical world with fictional problems, the story is also about friendship. No matter which opponent Harry, Ron and Hermione are up against, they always fight together and find strength in each other. 

The classics written for young adults
You also find classical novels written for young adults in our selection. A classical novel never loses it’s magic. It makes you reflect and everyone can get something out of reading a classic, because they deal with universal problems. The story could have been written 200 years ago and still be as relevant as the day it was published, but the language could be quite a challenge to read, especially as a young adult. Therefore the beloved stories have been adapted to young adult formats, so that the young readers can get as much out of the story as all the enthusiastic previous readers.
Among the classics is the beloved Pride and Prejudices, made as one of the young adult romance books, by the timeless author Jane Austen. In the story we meet the young girl Elizabeth, who just likes Bella Swan and Harry Potter, are different, because she doesn't live up to that times’ ideal of a woman. At the same time she falls in love for the first time, but she is having troubles figuring out the truth and which man she should trust with her heart. Instead of using a fictional universe to deal with the everyday problems, the story uses humor. Furthermore, although the story was realistic at the time, the times have changed and the historical time period almost becomes its own fictional universe, where the young readers can learn about the lifestyles of that time and especially the ideals of women. Another classic made for young adults that deals with some of the same themes is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brönte. Again we have a strong female lead character, who falls in love for the first time and discovers a whole new world - the world of adults. 

No matter which tales you love, you find all the young adult books to read right here.

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