The edge-of-your-seat YA thriller you've been looking
for ...
'What a debut. So tense – and it didn't lead where I
thought it was going.' SUE WALLMAN, author of YOUR
TURN TO DIE
'Frankenstein meets Heathers. Bonnie and
Clyde for the digital age, Every Line of You is a gripping
thriller about the power of AI and a fresh twist on the intensity
of first love.' AMY MCCAW, author of MINA AND THE
UNDEAD
'Big issues are explored in this thrilling,
high-concept page-turner that I devoured in two sittings.'
PAULA RAWSTHORNE, author of SHELL
Lydia has been creating her AI, Henry, for years – since
before her little brother died in the accident that haunts her nightmares;
since before her dad walked out, leaving her and Mum painfully
alone; since before her best friend turned into her worst
enemy.
Now, Henry is strong, clever, loving and scarily capable: Lydia's
built herself the perfect boyfriend in a hard-drive filled with
lines of code.
But what is Henry really – and how far is he willing
to go to be everything Lydia desires?
EVERY LINE OF YOU's twist after twist will have everyone
talking about Lydia and Henry's complex Bonnie-and-Clyde relationship
Elements of thriller, psychological drama and love: Her
meets Girl, Interrupted with hints of Black
Mirror
This dark, modern twist on young love explores the complexity
and scope of artificial intelligence while also examining
bigger themes of humanity, revenge, grief, love and forgiveness
From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes
an exciting fantastical mystery series - think Harry Potter meets
Agatha Christie!
'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery,
this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The
Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the
most original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES
Magic must never be misused ...
When there's a murder in the village and a hag is heard howling
at the local inn, secret witch Raven Charming realizes she could
have a rival – one who practises the worst kind of magic.
With the help of amateur sleuth, Mortimer Scratch, and Nightshade,
a talking cat with a feline sense of detection, she sets out
to solve what's been going on ...
A magical murder mystery perfect for fans of Robin Stevens
and Harry Potter
Book 1 in a new spin-off series from the author of The
Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month
and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award
Features fan-favourite Nightshade as the star of her
very own mystery!
Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:
'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES
'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER
'[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ... full of great
characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room
murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit
with added wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST
Flora and Henry were born a few blocks from each other, innocent
of the forces that might keep a white boy and an African American
girl apart; years later they meet again and their mutual love of
music sparks an even more powerful connection. But what Flora and
Henry don't know is that they are pawns in a game played by the
eternal adversaries Love and Death, here brilliantly reimagined
as two extremely sympathetic and fascinating characters. Can their
hearts and their wills overcome not only their earthly circumstances,
but forces that have battled throughout history?
Adiba Jaigirdar, author of one of TIME's Best YA books of all time and winner of the YA Book Prize 2022, gives Titanic an Ocean's 8 makeover in this nail-biting heist set onboard the infamous ship.
Four friends have stolen aboard the Titanic. They're after the Rubaiyat - a book inlaid with priceless jewels. Josefa is a charismatic thief, Hinnah a daring acrobat, Violet an outstanding actress and Emilie a talented artist.
It is Josefa's plan, but she needs all of their skills. Despite their very different backgrounds, in a world of first-class passengers and suspicious crew members, the girls must work together to pull off the heist of their lives.
But careless mistakes, old grudges and new romances threaten to jeopardise everything they've worked towards. And with the Titanic sailing ever further north, the girls' chances of survival are a million to one...
A heart-pounding, romantic adventure from the award-winning author of Hani and Ishu's Fake Guide to Dating.
A feel-good YA graphic novel romance about a hot-headed ice hockey player who asks for temper management lessons from the cool, calm boy in drama club – perfect for fans of Heartstopper!
When Alix punches her mean-girl teammate Lindsay, her future in ice hockey is on the line. Alix needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure Ezra, the cool and collected theater kid, is the answer. So she asks for his help. But as they hang out and start getting closer, Alix learns that there is more to Ezra than the calm front he puts on. And that maybe this friendship could become something more . . .
With black and white inside illustrations, Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks is an uplifting YA graphic novel about friends, relationships and anger management. Don't miss Faith's other YA graphic novels: One Year at Ellsmere and Friends With Boys, Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong (with Prudence Shen) and Pumpkinheads (with Rainbow Rowell).
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From the author of “The Snow Goose”.
“I was aware, from the very beginning, that I was a most unusual cat…”
Thomasina is the beloved pet cat of 7-year-old Mary Ruadh, whose strict father is the town's vet. When Thomasina falls ill, her father sees no other option but to put the cat down. Heartbroken by his cruelty, Mary stops speaking to her father and falls dangerously ill herself.
Meanwhile, Thomasina is rescued by Lori, a young woman who lives alone in an isolated glen and is rumoured to be a witch with healing powers.
While Lori helps Thomasina recover from her ordeal, Mary's health continues to deteriorate and it is only when Thomasina makes her miraculous return, on a dark and stormy night, and is reunited with her owner that Mary is pulled from the brink of death.
This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what honesty is, and help them understand the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others.
Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done?
The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
One day, Little Squirrel finds a beautiful snowflake. 'Mine, all mine,' he thinks happily to himself. But when Little Squirrel's big brothers and sisters see what he has found, they want to play with it too. Little Squirrel doesn't want to share, so he builds himself a tree house and hides away with his beautiful find. But as time goes by, and the tree house begins to feel lonely, Little Squirrel realises that his snowflake would be even more wonderful if he shared it. 'Children who have been torn between hoarding favorite things or sharing them will certainly relate to Little Squirrel's dilemma.' - School Library Journal
Young witch Salem Hyde is stubborn, impulsive and loves flying. Whammy is nervous, careful and loves staying on the ground. Somehow, though, they're friends. This book continues the series and will contain more adventures (and spells gone awry!) and laughs.
Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new AI technology in this gripping thriller.
Freya desperately wants to be a famous influencer, like her former best friend, Hye-jin, but no matter what she does, her posts flop. Until Freya’s stepdad arrives home with AdelAIDE, a home-assistant robot.
It quickly becomes clear that AdelAIDE is much more powerful than other home-assistant technology, and the thing AdelAIDE wants most of all is to help her new owners. Especially Freya.
AdelAIDE has lots of ideas to help Freya boost her profile and get more likes and followers. But when Freya starts to follow AdelAIDE’s more radical advice, things quickly spiral out of control …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.
