Young Adult

Jo Average takes to the wilderness to track down Bigfoot and become a school legend in this brilliantly funny adventure from Lollie Award winning author Jenny Pearson.

Evie is heartbroken and betrayed when a video of her confrontingher cheating ex boyfriend goes viral, so she flees to London forthe summer. Evie spends her days avoiding her Father and wanderingthe historic streets where she keeps meeting a charming and beautifulBritish busker named Aiden.

Award-winning author Sue Wallman is back with a nail-biting storyof a manipulation - one classmate will stop at nothing until Kara'slife is ruined, but can Kara suss them out?

Eighteen year old Aria Patel believes in facts. And here's one of them: a predictable, no-drama senior year is the key to living her best, least complicated life. In the autumn, Aria is heading to her dream school to study Physics, her true love. Unlike "real" love, science is something you can count on. On an almost regular day, Aria gets a strange text from her mom and heads home to investigate, just in time to see a car careening right towards her parents' car. Before she can warn them, she's overcome by a severe headache. The air in front of her seems to shimmer and waver, swallowing her, as she loses consciousness. She awakens as herself but in a parallel universe - everything is familiar, yet different. At first Aria is confused about this alternative life, believing it's a dream, or a nightmare, but before she can make sense of anything, she's pulled through the shimmering ripple into another universe and another version of herself. Then it happens again. And again... Can Aria navigate these parallel universes and get home to save her parents? And will she break one of her own ground rules for living in the multiverse, and fall in love?

'If I can cross him any way, I bless myself every way.'Much Ado About Nothing takes place in Messina in Italy. It follows Hero and Claudio, a young couple, and the constantly arguing Beatrice and Benedick. But the jealous Don John complicates their lives with his scheming, and everything goes horribly wrong.

'Give me my robe. Put on my crown.'Antony and Cleopatra is set in ancient Rome and Egypt, and portrays real events from Roman history. Antony, a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt fall in love. But their passion leads to tragedy.

'Love all, trust a few.'All's Well That Ends Well is the story of Helena, an orphaned, low-born girl who is desperately in love with Bertram, a nobleman. He swears he will never be her husband. Can Helena ever convince Bertram to love her back.

'Friends, Romans, countrymen ...'Julius Caesar is Rome's greatest general. He returns to the city celebrating a glorious victory. But among the cheering crowds, a group of conspirators are determined to stop him from becoming emperor. Will they succeed?

'Let no face be kept in mind.'As You Like It is set in the Forest of Arden, where life is peaceful for those who live there. But for Rosalind - the daughter of an exiled duke - things become uncomplicated when her true love, Orlando, flees to the forest. Together, they become caught up in a thrilling game of love and deception.

'O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?'Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story in the world. Romeo and Juliet's families hate each other, but when the two young people fall in love, can they bring their families together and be happy?

With a foreword by Alexis Hall, author of Boyfriend Material and A Lady for a DukeAnne and Captain Wentworth fell in love eight years ago. Although Anne broke off their engagement as her father wished, their flame flickers on, however dim. When they finally meet again, Wentworth has secured wealth and status to become an eligible option. But both Anne and Wentworth have their eyes on other people, and Anne must follow her heart to decide whether to start again or rekindle an old flame. Fall head over heels for First Impressions, Puffin Classics' boldly designed new YA Jane Austen collection. Like all the best romcoms, Austen's novels are full of meet-cutes, missed connections and drama; they are masterclasses in the lost arts of stolen glances and breath-taking gestures. With a stunning modern design and forewords from leading YA romance authors, this eye-catching six-book series is an open invitation to escape the brutal nonchalance of modern dating and embrace your inner romantic. Alexis Hall is an English romance writer renowned for warm and witty queer love stories. From fantasy and science-fiction to Regency romance, Alexis is a self-described 'genrequeer' author who writes books on a range of subjects in an array of genres - though most of them involve kissing.

England, 1645.Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a Royalist noblemanfighting for King Charles I in a civil war. With her homebesieged by Cromwell's army, Merri sets out on a daring mission forhelp. But the country is full of enemy soldiers, turncoats andspies. In a world turned upside down, who can she really trust?

An emotionally raw and romantic portrait of grief, growth, and acceptance, perfect for fans of Laura Nowlin's If He Had Been with Me.What comes after heartbreak?Lia and Beck. Beck and Lia. Despite army-brat life orbiting them in and out of each other's worlds, Lia knows they are destined to be together. It's more than their friendship and chemistry. When Lia's mom was a teen, a fortune teller said her daughter would fall in love with her best friend's son. Lia and Beck were always meant to be. Or so they thought.When tragedy steals Beck away, Lia is devastated. She lived her life by her mom's old fortune. If she was fated to be with Beck and he is gone, who is she supposed to be? And is there room in her broken heart for life, let alone new love?

Harper wants to be an influencer. She'll do anything to be like herfamous Tubeify-star cousin, Bellee. When Bellee is the latestvictim in a string of influencer kidnappings, Harper discovers thekidnappings are fake - 'victims' are put on an island for a newreality show and Harper is added at the last minute. . .

This heartfelt and sweet YA romance follows a boy who falls for the ghost haunting his family's new houseperfect for fans of My Life with the Walter Boys and The Dead Romantics. Soon to be an original film starring Peyton List (Cobra Kai, School Spirits) and Michael Cimino (Love, Victor, Never Have I Ever)! After the death of his father, Cole and his mother move from New York City to a sleepy town in Jersey for a fresh start. There's just one problemCole is shocked to learn he's sharing a room in his new house with the ghost of 17-year-old Bea, who died in the 1920s and is under the curse of an ancient ring. When Cole wears the ring, hes able to see Bea, and the two become fast friends over their shared love of music. As Cole and Bea start to develop strong feelings for each other, Cole discovers a way to undo the cursewhich would mean that Beas spirit can finally move on. Faced with an impossible choice, Cole must decide if hes willing to lose the girl he loves forever.

Romeo and Juliet meets The Inheritance Games, in this gothic contemporary fantasy.The locals of Idlewood whisper of a tragic love story that began a decades long blood feud.For as long as anyone can remember, the De Luca witches and the wealthy Barrion family have been sworn enemies. Ever since the curse that changed their fates forever. Now, if a Barrion falls in love with you, you'll die.But when Penny Emberly's mother becomes the curse's latest victim, she must bring together two bitter rivals, Alonso and Corey, in order to save her mum's life and stop the feud for good.But as the trio navigates unpredictable magic, the tangled web of their family histories, and complicated attractions, it becomes clear that there's more than dark secrets at play.Can Penny find a way of breaking the curse...without losing her heart in the process?

Picnics by the river, drinking hot chocolates and learning to row a boat, Mole soon becomes a _true_ riverbanker like his friend, Ratty. By the river, Mole meets a rich and spend-crazy Toad who lands himself in trouble after buying a motorcar. In order to help Mr Toad, Mole must find Badger, but that will mean a trip to the forbidden Wild Wood ...

Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies- on a series of fun adventure stories. help them to navigatetheir LOO roll business venture, a GRANNY showdown at the supermarket,and storm PEDRO which is blowing a STINK in the town.

A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. A bilingual story with illustrations (English/Spanish). Selected for the ALA's 2019 Rainbow List

A hilarious, heartfelt supernatural YA rom-com in which a would-beguardian angel falls in love with her target, perfect for fansof The Good Place , The Dead Romantics and Afterlove.

The epic conclusion to Blood for Blood, the cinematic heart-wrenching Mafia romance trilogy from number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle.

The gripping second instalment in Blood for Blood, the heart-racing Mafia romance trilogy from number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle.

Summary

The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level! Thirteen-year-old Mason guides his friends as they collect ingredients for a meal that's key to beating the beast. But IRL, his leadership skills have no effect on his little brother. Tasked with making dinner while their parents work evenings, Mason battles to please the eight-year-old and is struggling to keep his cool. With help from his squad, can Mason find victory dealing with the dragon and his sibling? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad is on an Open World quest to save Atlantis from sea monsters! Thirteen-year-old Kai isn't thrilled about this underwater level. He usually takes a background role managing the group's supplies, but now he's vital in giving out air refills or else it's game over. Worse, Kai is feeling even more pressure IRL with an upcoming oral presentation at school. With help from the squad, can Kai figure out how to breathe deep and work through his anxiety? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.