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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 Geri Halliwell-Horner
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    It's a new term at Heverbridge School and Bloodstone Island is inturmoil. Rosie discovers Imperium Palace, but is the palace oneof scientific genius or deadly menace? While she fights to know thetruth about her past-and her family's ancient ties to Bloodstone-Rosiebegins to wonder if the price for the truth may be too high.

  • by Jasbinder Bilan
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  • by Karen Owen
    £7.99

    The Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives (SPUD) are in a race to solve a new mystery! When they find puffins coated in waste oil that has been dumped in the sea, they must find out who is to blame. Can Callie. Grace and mynah bird Bo crack the case before damage is caused to precious sea life?

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    by Kel Menton
    £7.99

  • by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes
    £7.99

    Welcome to Moon Wood, a magical world beyond your wildest dreams!Bella and her friends live in the sleepy, happy town of Sunny Wood and they're excited about the mysterious apothecary shop that has just opened.

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    by Peter Carnavas
    £7.99

    Leo and Ralph have been best friends ever since Ralph flew down from one of Jupiter's moons. But now Leo's older, and Mum and Dad think it's time to say goodbye to Ralph. When the family moves to a small country town, they hope that Leo might finally make a real friend. but someone like Ralph is hard to leave behind...

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    by Stephen Shaskan
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    Pizza and Taco are BACK! This time around they're bored, so they decide to throw an awesome party! What could possibly go wrong?Pizza and Taco are going to have the BEST PARTY EVER! They have a location, and a guest list, and decorations. Everything is perfect!...Until it isn't. In fact, it's kind of a DISASTER.Ice Cream has a meltdown, and who knew Hamburger was lactose intolerant? (Who invited Cheeseburger anyway?)The second in a hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, perfect for boosting reading confidence.Follow Pizza and Taco's wacky adventures in the rest of the series:Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?Pizza and Taco 2: Best Party Ever!Pizza and Taco 3: Super-Awesome Comic! (coming November 2025)Pizza and Taco 4: Too Cool for School! (coming November 2025)

  • by Lindsey Duga
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    by Stefany Valentine
    £13.99

  • by Jenny Valentine
    £7.49

    A new series of middle grade diaries in the vein of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, with a celebrity/influencer hook

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    by Yesenia Moises
    £10.99

    A little mermaid explores the magical feeling of playing and creating with fishy friends in Sounds Like Joy, a colorful underwater picture book and essential read-aloud from Yesenia Moises, illustrator of tennis Olympian Serena Williams's The Adventures of Qai Qai!One day, Joy finds something unexpected on the ocean reef. When she shakes it, it makes a brand-new noise!Soon she and her aquatic animal friends are dancing to the beat and feeling amazing . . . until her "jingle-jangle" loses a few important pieces and stops making the special sound she loves.The little mermaid's friends spring into action with some creative noisemaking to cheer her up! How can they use what they have under the sea to make the sound she's missing?

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    by Terri Libenson
    £8.99

    The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series--told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip. Crushes. Camping.MIDDLE SCHOOLThese days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler.Class-clown Joe's jokes aren't landing the way they used to. Who doesn't love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don't even seem to care if he's around.When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together--and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected.New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about finding friendship in the least likely of places.

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    by Edward Underhill
    £11.99

    From acclaimed author Edward Underhill comes a trans rom-com about serendipity, chance encounter, and the ultimate missed connection. This joyful celebration of queer love and found family is perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, Emery Lee, and Julian Winters. Arden isn't excited about moving. Los Angeles was an easy place to fit in and find a supportive queer community. But Winifred, Michigan? That sounds like a much more difficult place to exist. Pasadena, California, is the perfect city for Gabe's reinvention. Everyone knew everything about him in small-town Shelby, Illinois. Gabe, who wants to be out and proud, can't wait to relocate. When Arden and Gabe randomly meet in the lobby of a motel in Nebraska, it feels like fate. Both are trans, but more importantly, both are huge fans of the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi. Clearly, the universe is trying to tell them something. Right?But after an incredible evening of hanging out, the pair part ways only knowing the other's first name. And as both boys struggle to adjust to their new homes, their thoughts keep being drawn back to their time together. Is one perfect night enough to bring Arden and Gabe back to each other, or will the boys need some help to find each other again?

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    by Corey R. Tabor
    £10.99

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    by Mo Willems
    £7.99

    There are ME bunnies. There are YOU bunnies. There are US bunnies . . . and WE bunnies . . . and THEM bunnies.   There are a lot of bunnies in Me & Other Bunnies.

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    by Madeleine Roux
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  • by Ben Clanton
    £7.99

    Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings!

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    by Kayla Miller
    £9.49

    Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Click graphic novel series and coauthor of the Besties series, returns with a new Olive story! Olive's hopes for a relaxing two weeks at Camp Acorn Lake are challenged when two of her friends stop speaking to each other.A storm is brewing--in the skies and in Olive's friend group.Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting...and it's not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle. With Willow enjoying her busy activity and social schedule, Olive has no choice but to spend most of her time with unhappy first-time camper Nat. It's far from the fun-filled, sun-filled summer she had planned. Luckily, Olive is able to distract herself with a new challenge: pitching a winning plan for improving the camp! Willow, Nat, and even the feuding Max and Bree want to help Olive make the camp a better place, but with all the drama, they're lacking the teamwork to make the dream work. Can Olive find a way to free herself and her friends from everything that's holding them back, or are they doomed to stay stuck in their disagreements?New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller returns with another vibrant and emotional story about the joys and challenges of navigating friend groups and the importance of remembering that the only feelings you can control are your own.Read more about Olive & friends in the World of Click books!Click Graphic Novels: Click ActCampClashCrunchBreak StuckBesties Graphic Novels: Besties: Work It OutBesties: Find Their GrooveBesties: Prank War

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    by Jason Flom
    £11.49

    Everyone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can’t be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. “The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!”—NeuroclasticLulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she’s happy—but in her heart, she has thick gray skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! “If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!”As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don’t understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn’t let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ...The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns—her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.

  • by Jamie Hammond
    £7.99

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    by Anne Camlin
    £10.99

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    by Frances Tosdevin
    £10.99

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    by Olivia A. Cole
    £7.99

    She Gets the Girl meets Bottoms in this fun and flirty young adult sapphic rom-com about two teens who want revenge on the flaky popular girl they’re both crushing on.

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    by Holly Jackson
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  • by Barbie
    £6.49

    Grab your pencils and get ready for a colouring adventure with a dream team of Barbies!

  • by Pip Bird
    £6.99

    Join Theo on new adventure at Dragon Towers - the school where everyone has their own dragon best friend!A hilarious new series from the author of the Naughtiest Unicorn - highly illustrated, full of fun and adventure, and starring a dragon with a magical bum. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.

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    by Lucy Powrie
    £7.99

    Perfect for fans Jenny Han and Elle McNicoll. Meet Effie and Aiden,two teenagers who meet at a local coffee shop and decide to fakedate to convince their circle they have what it takes to be ina relationship. But when their fake dates are exposed, will theybe able to convince their friends that they want to date . thistime . for real?

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    by Rebecca Westcott
    £7.99

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    by Marisa Linton
    £7.99

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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