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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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    - Majesty
    by Katharine McGee
    £7.99

  • by Sophie Gonzales
    £7.99

    SIMON VS THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA meets a modern-day, queer re-imagining of GREASE.

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    by Kathryn Purdie
    £7.99

    Includes an excerpt from the second book in the duology.

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    by Kevin van Whye
    £7.99

    'One of the most adorable, big-hearted, charming books in existence' - Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaEveryone at Fairvale Academy knows Bryson Keller, the super-hot soccer captain who doesn't believe in high-school relationships. They also know about the dare Bryson accepted - each week he has to date the first person who asks him out.A single school week is all anyone gets. There have been no exceptions to this. None.Until me, that is.Because brilliant Bryson Keller forgot one thing. He never said it could only be girls . . .To All The Boys I've Loved Before meets Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this irresistible LGBTQ+ rom com.'An adorable featherlight romance' - Guardian

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    by Simon James Green
    £7.99

    A novel that will have you laughing out loud one minute, and swooning the next! In the town of Newsands, painfully shy Alex is abandoned by his two best friends for the summer. But he unexpectedly lands a part-time job at Wonderland, a run-down amusement arcade on the seafront, where he gets to know the other teen misfits who work there. Alex starts to come out of his shell, and even starts to develop feelings for co-worker Ben... who, as Alex's bad luck would have it, has a girlfriend. Then as debtors close in on Wonderland and mysterious, threatening notes start to appear, Alex and his new friends take it on themselves to save their declining employer. But, like everything in Wonderland, nothing is quite what it seems...

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    by Marissa Meyer
    £7.99

    Perfect for for all who love comics, superhero movies, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Supernova is Marissa Meyer's epic conclusion to the New York Times-bestselling Renegades series.

  • - A Big Bright Feelings Book
    by Tom Percival
    £7.99

  • by Gabby Rivera
    £7.99

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    by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
    £8.99 - 10.99

    Gothic, intoxicating, feminist and romantic - this is the breathtakingly imagined untold story of the brides of Dracula, by bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave in her much-anticipated YA debut.

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    by Rainbow Rowell
    £10.99

    #1 New York Times bestseller Rainbow Rowell teams up with Faith Erin Hicks for Pumpkinheads, a smart, swoony YA full colour graphic novel story of missed connections in a pumpkin patch!

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    by S. K. Ali
    £7.99

    Eighteen-year-old Muslims Adam and Zayneb meet in Doha, Qatar, during spring break and fall in love as both struggle to find a way to live their own truths.

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    by Tehlor Kay Mejia
    £7.99

    In this daring and romantic fantasy debut, society-wife-in-training Dani has a great awakening after being recruited by rebel spies and falling for her biggest rival. Ideal for fans of "The Handmaid's Tale" and Latinx authors Zoraida C--rdova and Anna-Marie McLemore.

  • by Onjali Q. Rauf
    £7.99

    Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.

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    by Mackenzi Lee
    £7.99

    "Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor--even if she has to scheme her way across Europe to do it"--Provided by publisher.

  • by Becky Albertalli
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    by Trish Cook
    £8.99

    Discover a summer love story like no other: now a major motion picture starring Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and perfect for fans of The Fault in our Stars and Everything, Everything.

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    by Mackenzi Lee
    £7.99

    A young bisexual British lord embarks on an unforgettable Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend/secret crush. An eighteenth century romantic adventure for the modern age.

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    by Francesca Zappia
    £7.99

    Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of Monstrous Sea, a wildly popular webcomic, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she's worked for begins to crumble.

  • by Connie Glynn
    £7.99

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    - The official film tie-in that will take your breath away
    by Lauren Oliver
    £7.99 - 8.99

    A bestselling summer read as heartbreaking as The Lovely Bones and as gripping as Jenny Downham's Before I Die. **Now a major Netflix movie starring Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley*'Gossip Girl meets Groundhog Day' Grazia'Tender, funny and raw' Marie Claire'A clever, funny, insightful and utterly addictive novel' Daily Mail'Compelling and poignant, a truly memorable read' CloserThey say 'live every day as if it's your last' - but you never actually think it's going to be. At least I didn't. The thing is, you don't get to know when it happens. You don't remember to tell your family that you love them or - in my case - remember to say goodbye to them at all. But what if, like me, you could live your last day over and over again? Could you make it perfect? If your whole life flashed before your eyes, would you have no regrets? Or are there some things you'd want to change...?'This book will take your breath away' She'A beautifully written and outrageously weepy tale' Daily Mirror

  • by L. Montgomery
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    The fourth book about the red-haired Anne Shirley from Green Gables.Now a young woman and her romance with Gilbert Blythe beginning to flourish, Anne Shirley becomes Principal of Summerside High School. But Summerside is virtually ruled by the Pringle family, who don't want Anne at the school. It takes all of Anne's courage and tact, and the comfort she draws from the eccentric household at Windy Willows, to overcome local prejudice and confront the dreaded Pringles.

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    by Philip Reeve
    £7.99

    The third thrilling book in the award-winning MORTAL ENGINES quartet. In a world removed from the huge motorized cities of MORTAL ENGINES, Wren is desperate to escape the static city of Anchorage, and a charming submarine pirate is ready to help her. But when she steals a mysterious object, she ignites a conflict that could tear the world apart. MORTAL ENGINES launched Philip Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future.

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    by Krystal Sutherland
    £7.99

    Soon to be a film on Amazon Prime starring Lili ReinhartHenry Page, a hopeless romantic and film buff, is smitten as soon as Grace Town walks into his classroom. And when Henry and Grace are both offered positions as editors of their high school newspaper, the mystery of Grace begins to captivate him.

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    by Joss Stirling
    £7.99

    Most of us are doomed to knowing there's something better out there but we can't discover it. What would you do if the hottest guy in school turned out to be your perfect match - your soulfinder? Sky is the shy English girl, new to the American high school in Wickenridge, and she's about to surprise everyone - most of all herself.

  • by Julien Neel
    £7.99

    A novel which tells the story of a young girl and her mum. It deals with her second boyfriend and what to do about the first. It is about popularity and social networking.

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    - Science Simplified
    by Sarina Peterson
    £17.49

    Join The Amoeba Sisters in this Fun Science Book for Kids (Ages 14-16)Biology doesn't have to be hard. With The Amoeba Sisters, teachers and students alike can learn basic concepts of biology through easy-to-learn mnemonics, illustrations, comparisons, and so much more!This isn't your basic biology book. Over 1 million people have tuned into The Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel to learn science and biology facts in a whole new way. In their debut science book for kids, you can dive deeper into biology concepts that may have felt baffling before. You'll learn essential science concepts through a journey filled with colorful illustrations, mnemonic devices, real-life explanations and comparisons that you and your teens can easily understand.Teaching biology in a whole new way. Most science books for kids are text-heavy and read like typical school textbooks. With this biology book, not only can your teen learn everything they need to learn about biology, but parents and teachers alike can also find new ways to teach this ever-intimidating subject. Inside The Amoeba Sisters' Tour Through Biology, you'll find: Explanations for basic biological concepts and why they're importantIllustrations and mnemonic devices that even teachers would find helpful28 concepts, including as enzymes, DNA structures, photosynthesis and so much moreIf you liked science books for kids like The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth, Life Cycles, or The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, you'll love The Amoeba Sisters' Tour Through Biology.

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    by Lynn Painter
    £7.99

    In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student.

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    by Katherine Webber
    £7.99

    Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour!

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    by Erik J. Brown
    £7.99

    THEY FOUND EACH OTHER. NOW THEY MUST RESCUE WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND. The highly-anticipated sequel to the queer genre-bending dystopian romance All That's Left in the World.Against the backdrop of a ravaged world, Andrew and Jamie have settled in a new community, more in love than ever. Finally they've reached safety and have each taken on roles and responsibilities in this new life. But it's soon clear they want different things:Jamie is ready to move on and take to the road, just the two of them.Andrew wants to remain in the safety of numbers.With a storm brewing up the coast they have no choice to head back into the wilderness where old enemies roam and they don't know who to trust. Can they find their way back to safety and each other?

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    by Alex Aster
    £8.99

    Immerse yourself in the epic saga of 'Lightlark', the first book of The Lightlark Saga series, penned by the talented Alex Aster. Published in 2023, this mesmerizing tale takes you on a journey through a world of fantasy, intricately crafted by the author's vivid imagination. The genre of the book is a blend of fantasy and adventure, which will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Alex Aster's storytelling prowess is on full display, as she weaves a tale that is as captivating as it is thrilling. The book was brought to life by Abrams & Chronicle Books, a publisher known for its commitment to bringing quality literature to readers around the world. If you're a fan of fantasy and adventure, 'Lightlark' is a must-read. Experience the magic, the mystery, and the wonder of The Lightlark Saga today.

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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