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A board book based on Horton Hears a Who! for Dr. Seuss's youngest
fans--perfect for showing the rewards of being kind! Horton the
Elephant describes how life in the Jungle of Nool has changed for
the better since he heard--and saved--the tiny Whos in this sweet,
sturdy board book based on Horton Hears a Who! Written in simple
rhymed verse and aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, it's a perfect
introduction to one of Dr. Seuss's most beloved characters and
happiest stories. Now everyone in the family--even pre-readers--can
share in the joy when Horton's kindness and perseverance saves the
Whos and inspires his jungle friends to change their ways! Fans of
I Am Horton will want to check out these other super-simple board
book introductions to classic Dr. Seuss characters: I Am Sam-I-Am;
I Am the Lorax; I Am Max; and I Am Cindy-lou Who!
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets I May Destroy You, this dark YA
thriller will have your heart in your mouth from the very first
page! "Gina Blaxill weaves together a dark and engrossing tale that
will grip readers from start to finish." Ann Sei Lin, author of
Rebel Skies. "Brilliantly twisty and intense!" Kat Ellis, author of
Wicked Little Deeds. "It asks us to look at ourselves. You won't be
able to put it down until the tense final pages let you go." Bryony
Pearce, author of Little Rumours. Tragedy hits a teenage New Year's
party . . . When Alana's best friend is found drowned in a pool,
the forensic reports discover date-rape drug GHB in her blood. GHB
from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Despite the swirling
rumours, the suspected group of boys seem untouchable. To
investigate, Alana allows herself to be pulled into their
glittering orbit. But among shifting alliances, changing alibis and
buried secrets, can she pinpoint which of the boys is responsible
before she becomes their next target? Perfect for fans of Holly
Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher. From the Carnegie
nominated author, Gina Blaxill. A bold feminist read with a pacy
thriller plot that YA fans will love. Carnegie-nominated author
Gina Blaxill looks head on at privilege, bias and sexual assault in
a way that will resonate with Young Adults today. Perfect for fans
of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher.
Go behind the headlines to explore the wider background of news
stories that are making a major impact across the world. In
Violence Against Women we ask why so many women across the world
are victims of violence, from domestic abuse and rape to forced
abortions, female genital mutilation and murder. Why does it
happen, who are the perpetrators and what can be done to stop it
happening? This book includes quotes from key figures, opinions
from all sides of the argument and debate panels that invite
readers aged 12+ to discuss the issues that shape our world. Other
titles in the Behind the News series: Global Financial Crisis,
Hostage Takers, Race and Crime, School Shootings and Uprising in
the Middle East
Struggling to balance the expectations of her immigrant mother with
her deep ambivalence about her own place in the world,
seventeen-year-old Ocean Wu takes her savings and goes off the
grid. A haunting and romantic novel about family, friendship,
philosophy, and love from Amy Zhang, the acclaimed author of
Falling into Place and This Is Where the World Ends. Ocean Wu has
always felt enormous pressure to succeed. After struggling with
depression during her senior year in high school, Ocean moves to
New York City, where she has been accepted at a prestigious
university. But Ocean feels so emotionally raw and unmoored (and
uncertain about what is real and what is not), that she decides to
defer and live off her savings until she can get herself together.
She also decides not to tell her mother (whom she loves very much
but doesn't want to disappoint) that she is deferring-at least
until she absolutely must. In New York, Ocean moves into an
apartment with Georgie and Tashya, two strangers who soon become
friends, and gets a job tutoring. She also meets a boy-Constantine
Brave (a name that makes her laugh)-late one night on the subway.
Constant is a fellow student and a graffiti artist, and Constant
and Ocean soon start corresponding via Google Docs-they discuss
physics, philosophy, art, literature, and love. But everything
falls apart when Ocean goes home for Thanksgiving, Constant reveals
his true character, Georgie and Tashya break up, and the police get
involved. Ocean, Constant, Georgie, and Tashya are all
cartographers-mapping out their futures, their dreams, and their
paths toward adulthood in this stunning and heartbreaking novel
about finding the strength to control your own destiny. For fans of
Nina LaCour's We Are Okay and Daniel Nayeri's Everything Sad Is
Untrue.
From the family that brought you the Lena in the Spotlight series
and the popular For Girls Like You magazine comes Ansley's Big Bake
Off, book one in the Daniels Sisters series. This realistic fiction
story of family, friendship, and the challenges that so many young
girls face each day growing up will appeal to girls 8-12 looking to
express their talents and individuality alongside their faith. In
this fun, relatable, and inspirational story, Ansley and her family
move to a new city to seek a fresh start after the death of their
mother. Once there, Ansley finds comfort in things she
loves-family, friends, gymnastics, and most of all baking! She even
gets the chance to enter a bake off at the fair. But her dreams of
taking home the trophy and being on TV are threatened by strong
competition: Taylor, a mean girl from her new school. With the
loving and prayerful support of her family, Ansley knows she has a
real shot at winning. But with Taylor in the mix, will Ansley be
able to rise to the occasion? Ansley's Big Bake Off: Features
diverse characters Is an engaging read for girls ages 8-12 Is an
addition to the Faithgirlz brand Is a perfect birthday gift from
parents and grandparents to tween girls, and is great for Spring
Break and summer vacation reading Is written by girls for girls If
you enjoy Ansley's Big Bake Off, check out the other books in the
Daniels Sisters series of middle grade fiction: Ashton's Dancing
Dreams Amber's Song
A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a
person a friend and a house a home. Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam.
Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted.
Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the mansion that
sits on the highest hill in Coreville, is the best house in town.
But when Sam is accepted into snobbish Castleton Academy as an
autistic "Miracle Boy", he leaves Asha, who is also autistic, to
navigate middle school alone. He also leaves her wondering if she
can take anything for granted any more. Because soon Sam is
spending time with Prestyn, Asha's nemesis, whose family owns
Donnybrooke and have forbidden Asha to set foot inside. But when it
becomes clear that Prestyn's interest in Sam is less than friendly,
will Asha be able to find it in herself to help her former friend?
Told from the points of view of Asha, Sam and Donnybrooke itself,
this is a highly original debut about friendship, peer pressure and
bullying. "A sharply insightful, gripping read, with a painfully
accurate portrait of childhood friendships, and a sentient house
like no other." Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to
Being Good
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In a Pickle
(Hardcover)
Martinko Martinko; Illustrated by Maggie Mailer
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Berrington -- the spider who wore glasses is the story of a bright
young spider who struggles with his eyesight and gets bullied at
school because he has trouble following the lessons. But, with the
support of two good friends, he overcomes the problem of having a
lazy eye and stands up to the bullies who have been teasing him.
This is a light-hearted story of challenge, friendship and
overcoming bullying; all told through the eyes of a young spider.
Berrington -- the spider who wore glasses is a fun story for all
kids, and particularly those who might be having a tricky time at
school. It is ideal for children of any age, especially those up to
the age of 10 or 11.
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the UKLA Book Award Winner
of the Young Quills Historical Fiction Award Shortlisted for the YA
Book Prize, Diverse Book Award and Iris Award Longlisted for the YA
Jhalak Prize Nobody free till everybody free. Moa is fourteen. The
only life he has ever known is toiling on the Frontier sugar cane
plantation for endless hot days, fearing the vicious whips of the
overseers. Then one night he learns of an uprising, led by the
charismatic Tacky. Moa is to be a cane warrior, and fight for the
freedom of all the enslaved people in the nearby plantations. But
before they can escape, Moa and his friend Keverton must face their
first great task: to kill their overseer, Misser Donaldson. Time is
ticking, and the day of the uprising approaches . . . Irresistible,
gripping and unforgettable, Cane Warriors follows the true story of
Tacky's War in Jamaica, 1760.
Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series! 'Highly
recommend for reluctant readers' SCHOOL READING LIST 'A
big-hearted, comic-style adventure full of thrills, spills and
laughter' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST Finn loves drawing comic strips
featuring his two cartoon heroes, Arley and Tapper. But after being
teased at school, he finds he can't draw them any more - and is
shocked to see them climbing out of his sketchbook for real! With
the help of his friend Isha, Finn needs to find a way to draw them
back to their comic world - and quickly ... A brilliant
action-packed comic series for readers aged 8-12, illustrated by
Phil Corbett! A big-hearted adventure about celebrating
individuality, friendship and true loyalty. Deals with children's
insecurities, worries and the debilitating effect of anxiety with a
lightness of touch. Author Tom Ellen is the co-author of three
books for teens, including Lobsters, shortlisted for the YA Book
Prize.
'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence
‘An utter page turner from a storming new talent. Passionate, committed
and shines a ray of light into the darkest places - the YA novel of
2020!’ Melvin Burgess
'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world' Alex Wheatle
When fifteen-year-old Nathan discovers that his older brother Al, has
taken his own life, his whole world is torn apart.
Al was special.
Al was talented.
Al had so many dreams ... so why did he do it?
Convinced that his brother was in trouble, Nathan decides to retrace
Al’s footsteps. As he does, he meets Megan, Al's former classmate, who
is as determined as Nathan to keep Al's memory alive.
Together they start seeking answers, but will either of them be able to
handle the truth about Al’s death when they eventually discover what
happened?
An extraordinary novel about loss, understanding and the importance of
speaking up when all you want to do is shut down, from an incredible
new talent, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Gayle Foreman, Jennifer
Niven and Nikesh Shukla.
#BurnBright
Warning - this novel contains themes that some readers may find
upsetting, including suicide and intense bullying.
A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a truly
original, powerful and emotional story from the author of The
Bunker Diary. 'It gets to you ... you want to tell everyone how
good it is.' SUNDAY TIMES 'A particularly moving and unusual love
story.' GUARDIAN 'A gripping story' FINANCIAL TIMES Caitlin's life
changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking across the causeway
one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most beautiful boy she
has ever seen - and when she meets him, her world comes alive. But
to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice and
hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that lurks at
every unexpected twist and turn, until she realises that she must
do what she knows in her heart is right. A striking reissue of the
powerful, emotive novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin
Brooks, author of The Bunker Diary. One of a number of iconic
Chicken House bestsellers to be reissued for Chicken House's 20th
anniversary celebrations.
Bullying. Parents, teachers, and other adults are talking about it.
But what exactly is bullying? There are many types of bullying, and
many types of bullies. This nonfiction book details the various
types of bullying, discusses the effects it can have on both
victims and instigators, and teaches students how to recognize if
someone is being bullied, and what to do to put a stop to it.
Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this book
includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,
and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images,
and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the
text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig
Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills.
The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and
websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this
title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for
students preparing for college and career readiness.
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