Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.
In book one, the twins are simply not having it. St Clare's is beneath them and they're determined to cause a stir. But life at St Clare's is not as easy as they thought. They have several surprises and arguments before they admit their troubles are of their own making, and settle down to make friends. Expect mischief at St Clare's!
Enid Blyton has been delighting readers for more than seventy years. Her best-loved characters include Noddy the wooden boy, Timmy the dog from The Famous Five and heroine Darrell Rivers from Malory Towers.
(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
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The third book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreakers series: a romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Melissa Albert.
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KINGDOMS WILL CLASH. CHOOSE YOUR SIDE.
Grey has been revealed as the rightful prince of Emberfall. But the kingdom is crumbling fast, torn between his claim and that of the reigning Prince Rhen and Princess Harper.
Newly crowned as Queen of the enemy kingdom Syhl Shallow, Lia Mara struggles to rule with a gentler hand than her mother. But as Grey moves closer to claiming the crown of Emberfall, both Harper and Lia Mara are forced to question where they stand – and how far they can follow the dictates of their hearts.
Brigid Kemmerer's heart-pounding saga comes to a thrilling climax, as two kingdoms come closer and closer to conflict – and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all.
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For more fantasy romance, don’t miss Brigid Kemmerer’s heart-stopping Defy the Night series or her Cursebreakers spin-off series, Forging Silver Into Stars.
Now a major Netflix series!
Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding
members of THE BABYSITTERS CLUB. Whatever
comes up - cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls
- you can count on them to save the day.
Babysitting isn't always easy though, and neither is dealing with
strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious
secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most:
friendship.
Raina Telgemeier, using
the signature style featured in her acclaimed graphic novels Smile and Sisters,
perfectly captures
all the drama and humor of the original novel!
BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Kristy's Great Idea (book 1)
Truth About Stacey (book 2)
Mary Anne Saves the Day (book 3)
Claudia and Mean Janine (book 4)
Dawn and the Impossible Three (book 5)
Kristy's Big Day (book 6)
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD 2020
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARDS 2021
'Brilliant and impactful' - Pandora Sykes
This is the story of one family, one dreamy summer – the summer when everything changes. In a holiday house by the sea, in a big, messy family, one teenager watches as brothers and sisters, parents and older cousins fill hot days with wine and games and planning a wedding.
Enter the Goddens – irresistible, charming, languidly sexy Kit and surly, silent Hugo. Suddenly there’s a serpent in this paradise – and the consequences will be devastating.
From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a lyrical and quintessential coming-of-age tale – a summer book that’s as heady, timeless and irresistible as Bonjour Tristesse and I Capture the Castle but as sharp and fresh as Normal People.
Featuring a bonus essay from Meg Rosoff on her experiences of summer, this is THE unmissable book of the summer.
From the author of How I Live Now, one of TIME magazine's 100 Best YA Books of All Time.
All's fair in love, war and noodles! This delicious debut is perfect for fans of teen romcoms like When Dimple Met Rishi and Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before.
A timely and honest coming-of-age story that explores
the complicated relationship between identity, culture, family,
and love.
Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant, Zara Hossain,
has been leading a fairly typical life in Texas since her
family moved there for her father's work. While dealing with the
Islamophobia that she faces at school, Zara has to lay low, trying
not to stir up any trouble and jeopardize their family's dependent
visa status while they await their green card approval.
But one day her tormentor, star football player Tyler Benson,
takes things too far, leaving a threatening note in her locker, and
gets suspended.
As an act of revenge against her for speaking out,
Tyler and his friends vandalize Zara's house with racist graffiti,
leading to a violent crime that puts Zara's entire future
at risk.
Now she must pay the ultimate price and choose
between fighting to stay in the only place she's ever called home
or losing the life she loves and everyone in
it.
Jessie Jones has just discovered she's a witch. Too bad there isn't a hex to make slimy Callum Henderson and his friends disappear ... yet. The first book in a feisty, funny YA series about discovering your place and your power.
