Young Adult

From debut author Erin Becker comes an action-packed but tender novel about first romance, queer identity, and learning how to be brave when it matters the most.On the soccer field, Magic Mel is in her element. She’s ready to lead her team to victory at the city championship in her new role as captain. Off the field, however, is a totally different story. Mel can’t get a handle on her class presentation, her friend group has completely dissolved, and her ex-friend-current-teammate, Tory, is being the worst. The only place she feels like herself is in her text conversations where she shares her secret poetry with BTtoYouPlease.Tory McNally, on the other hand, is keeping everything together, thank you very much. So what if her mom is more preoccupied with her craft projects and new husband than her, or that she’s down to one IRL friend because of annoying, overly peppy “Magic” Mel? She’s perfectly fine, and even when she maybe isn’t, she’s got NotEmilyD to text with.As the championships loom closer, everything around Mel and Tory starts to get more and more complicated: the dynamics on the field, the rift between their friend group, and, as they connect anonymously online, maybe even their feelings for each other . . .

Naeli longs to know her English father but all she has is his name- and his precious violin. Her chance comes when a ticket to Englandarrives. Leaving behind her beloved India, Naeli embarks onan adventure that will take her from the streets of Victorian Londonto the wilds of Northumberland to discover the truth of hermusical inheritance.

This contemporary romance is from a debut author, and is perfect for  fans of LGBTQ+ YA and fake-dating, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. Fans of authors like Jennifer Dugan and Becky Albertalli will embrace this novel."Morrow's debut offers both fake dating and enemies-to-lovers tropes to swoon over in this sapphic romance, and they both sparkle in a new way." —SLJThis contemporary romance from a debut author is perfect for  fans of LGBTQ+ YA and fake-dating, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance about opposites who do not attract. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Dugan and Becky Albertalli.Ashley Marie Parker and Lizzie Hernandez have exactly three things in common: neither have been in a relationship for more than two weeks; they share the same best friend, Camille;  and they cannot stand one another. Parker is a boundary-pushing fashionista and Lizzie is an introverted musician with stage fright. When an epic Parker-Lizzie bickering match goes way too far, Camille finally snaps and challenges them to date each other for one month. So Parker and Lizzie spend a month going on dates, and opening up to one another. But as they start to fall in like, the other parts of their lives start to crumble. Facing their own separate hurdles, Parker and Lizzie need to understand if their relationship is strong enough to combat their old habits, and if you can truly fall in love after only 30 days.

Snuggle up for the sweet story of Frankie, his love for adventure and passion for trains in this charming 24-page storybook. Frankie is having the best day. His friend Ms Rachel is helping him make the perfect train track. But when a little accident occurs, his plans are ruined. With help from Ms Rachel, Frankie learns how to work through his big, uneasy emotions and the day turns out to be one of the best ever!Ms Rachel shows Frankie how to manage big feelings through grounding techniques and conflict resolution skills in this gentle story about empathy, forgiveness and managing uncomfortable emotions. A delightful tale, perfect for littles and caregivers too. Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel: Hide and Seek with Herbie!Ms Rachel: 100 First WordsMs Rachel: Potty Time with Bean

adventure and romance novel for children and young adults

romance and adventure novel for children and young adults

'I suspect that in Soho anything can happen and frequently does.'1960 is knocking on the door, and eighteen-year-old Margaret 'Birdy' Arbuthnot, presently of Surbiton, wants more than her current existence in the dull suburbs. She wants to LIVE - in capital letters! Could Soho, with its bright lights and dark corridors, hold the key to a life more novel-like and less... Surrey? (Even if Mummy thinks it is a square mile of vice, full of men with overly shiny shoes.)At the cusp of the new year, Birdy resolves to only say 'yes' to everything for the next twelve months. She can't possibly realise that her biggest 'yes' will launch her directly into the London orbit of the aristocratic Mannering family, and transform her life into one worth writing novels about. The joyfully funny companion novel to A Calamity of Mannerings, by Carnegie-nominated bestselling author Joanna Nadin.

Sisters Melanda and Mitch Notwitch plan to break out their parentsfrom the Dark and Horrible and Disgusting Prison for Witches. Butfirst, they've got to break in. All they need is a spell thatwill get them arrested . . .

Aggie Morton lives in a small seaside town. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, she hasn't had much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool to solve the case before Aggie's beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didn't commit!

Honey is settling into her role as scout bee for her hive. Now she has a new mission: to find more water. Together with her friends Beanie, Hex and Fred the Fly, Honey buzzes off on an adventure. Yet they soon discover there's something very wrong with the local stream. It's going to take lots of cunning and clever tricks to fix the problem and make sure the water flows freely again.

What does a boy with an incredible imagination do when he finds a book about African animals? He gets his best friends and goes on a safari, of course! Jump in the truck with Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they head out in search of African wildlife. What surprises are in store for Milo and his friends as they embark on this wild imaginary adventure?

What does a boy with a fantastic imagination do when he hears a strange sound coming from his homemade radio receiver? He grabs his best friends and goes on a space adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they blast off in search of a mysterious signal. What amazing things will they discover on their imaginary outer space adventure?

Battling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

An emotional coming-of-age story about a young woman running away from herself while trying to find a way back. Deeply moving, authentically raw, and humming with the possibility of a new love.

This sweet, funny, electrifying romance stars sixteen-year-old Audre Mercy-Moore, first introduced in the New York Times bestseller Seven Days in June. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon.

Emma Rockford needs magic for the new school year. Before Emma'sbeloved Nana died, she left detailed instructions on how to accessa magical wishing well. Obnoxious new kid, Jackson, starts tossingin wishes of his own that knock her wishes off course. Emmadiscovers that her wishes are starting to come true . but for Jackson.