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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Parents' divorce & separation, family break-up
The story of a teenage girl on the brink, and the bumpy road back to
recovery.
Bella is at breaking point. Everyone in her life needs something from
her, and there’s only one thing that dulls the pain.
Alcohol smooths the sharp edges and makes it all so much easier. When
Bella drinks, she doesn’t feel heartbroken over her ex. Or caught in
the middle of her parents’ divorce. Or overcome with grief for her
grandmother.
But one night changes everything. When she awakes in hospital with no
memory of what happened, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, that
means rehab and the bumpy road to recovery.
My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan is the thrilling story of
British-Indian World War Two heroine, Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan.
It's 1940 and hundreds of families are being forced to flee
Nazi-occupied France. Noor refuses to stand by while Nazi forces
invade her home and terrorise her people, so she travels to England
and signs up to join the war efforts, despite her mother's wishes.
It isn't long before her talents are noticed and she is chosen by
Winston Churchill to sneak back into France as an undercover agent.
Noor returns home - but this time, as a secret agent... Can Noor
keep her true identity hidden, report her findings back to London
and help the Allies win the war? Perfect for any child wanting to
learn more about history's untold stories Great background reading
for Key Stage 2 & 3 My Story: exciting stories with reliable
and accurate historical detail Experience history first-hand with
My Story.
A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea,
shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in
deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling
at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF
INK & STARS 'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding
manor house that goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for
Agatha in this spooky, addictive tale of friendship and family.'
THE TIMES 'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY, winner
of the Costa Book Award The Lake District, 1899 The Earl is dead
and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old
Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a
tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claims to be her
father. Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she
is not alone on her quest for the truth. On the last day of the
year, when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious girl of light
creeps through the crack in time; she will not rest until the dark,
terrible secrets of the past have been revealed ... The third novel
by acclaimed bestselling author Lucy Strange, author of The Secret
of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea A thrilling gothic
adventure for young readers aged 9 and up - perfect for fans of
Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine
Agatha Gosswater as she untangles the dark mystery of her own past,
with the backdrop of the eerie Gosswater Lake
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Strong and Tough
(Paperback)
Rico Hinson-King; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
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_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick
make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An
empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young
Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the
award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie.
On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his
age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle,
inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who
was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of
finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he
feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does,
just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is
by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like
Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find
his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!).
Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words
too, who wrote his story so that other children going through
similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy
in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm,
friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who
famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including
the Tracy Beaker series.
How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone
around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with
her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that
represents neurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott "Aoife
Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great care,
humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones "A fun and relatable read
about awkwardness, self-acceptance, family and friendship." Sarah
McIntyre "Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through
her journey." Sue Cheung Frankie knows she's not like anyone else
in her class: she's different, but she can't quite figure out why.
Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small for her
age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyone else
seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of her at school.
Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was different
too? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So she
and her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down. A
graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism, told with
humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a
distinctive blue and orange palette. Perfect for fans of Raina
Telgemeier.
"The Agency for Scandal is glorious! Clever, funny, charming, and
achingly romantic, it is a delight from start to finish. Laura Wood
always writes about love and friendship with a deft hand, and this
is her best work yet" Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns An
all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the
nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper class world
straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and bravery to
unmask a villain. Eighteen-year-old Isobel Stanhope is keeping a
lot of secrets. There's the fact that she's head over heels in love
with a Duke who doesn't know she exists; there's the fact that her
family is penniless but nobody in society knows about it; and then
there's her job at the Aviary, an investigative agency run by women
that specializes in digging up scandal on powerful men. When Izzy
finds herself pulled into a case that involves gaslighting,
blackmail, and missing jewels, as well as the Duke who holds her
heart, can she and her friends untangle the web of secrets and lies
to uncover the truth and protect the innocent? And when the stakes
are so high, what happens when the crush she's been hiding begins
to turn into so much more? 'Incredibly charming' Sophie Irwin,
author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting Bridgerton meets
Charlie's Angels - the most romantic, exciting, empowering YA of
the year. A smart, charming, brilliantly plotted and swooningly
romantic story about a collective of bold women changing their
world.
Amazing Grace is back! To Grace, family has always meant her Ma,
her Nana and a cat called Paw-Paw. So when Papa invites her to
visit him in The Gambia, she dreams of finding the kind of
fairy-tale family she has read about in stories. But, as Nana
reminds her, families are what you make them. This warm and
delightful picture book is the follow-up to the much-loved
international best-seller, Amazing Grace.
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My Family
(Hardcover)
Shannah Daley
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A hilariously heart-warming picture book celebrating families that
come in all shapes and sizes! One dog... SO many ducklings! When
one little dog finds himself becoming Dad to a flock of ducklings,
it leads to hilarity, mix-ups ... and a lot of love. Out for a
walk, Ralph the dog stumbles across an egg. Of course, he decides
that the best thing for him to do is walk right on by. But, CRACK!
the egg hatches, right then and there! What's inside? A very cute,
very fluffy little duckling. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a
duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph! A
laugh-out-loud picture book exploring what it means to be family
Gorgeously written and illustrated with heart and humour by Lorna
Scobie Inspired by a real clutch of ducklings who decided Lorna's
sister was their parent! This book is perfect for fans of Jon
Klassen and Chris Haughton
No matter what their family situation, teenagers can often clash
with their relatives on issues ranging from small sibling squabbles
to major crises like divorce and abuse. This relateable guide helps
students build strong relationships with their parents, siblings
and other family members through open communication and compromise.
Whether readers live with their biological parents, adopted
parents, foster parents or grandparents, they will find helpful
advice and resources for navigating and resolving conflicts both
big and small.
My Story: Princess Sophia Duleep Singh - the thrilling story of the
princess and suffragette. Born in Britain to Indian and Egyptian
parents, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh was a prominent suffragette
and campaigned for the women's right to vote. Explore Sophia's
incredible life with My Story. Perfect for any child wanting to
learn more about history's untold stories Great background reading
for Key Stage 2 & 3 My Story: exciting stories with reliable
and accurate historical detail Experience history first-hand with
My Story.
The third and final edge-of-your-seat adventure in Maz Evans's
laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 'Twists,
turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want? Tears? Laughter?
Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE 'Vi Spy: Licence
to Chill is brilliant - knockabout, laugh-a-minute, heartfelt fun'
ROSS MONTGOMERY 'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN Vi has tried to
save the Earth before ... and failed. Now, her world faces a
terrible threat: her Gran is seriously ill. Time is not on their
side. And with the world's number one enemy laughing at them from
space, Vi and her family blast off on an adventure that is truly
out of this world ... IT'S PURE GOLD! The third and final book in a
brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure series; book 1, Vi Spy:
Licence to Chill, was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards From
the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out? series; book 1
shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize A laugh-out-loud funny,
high-octane spy story perfect for readers aged 8 and up Perfectly
combines humour and heart: addresses the realities of being caught
between divorcing parents Praise for the WHO LET THE GODS OUT?
series: 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I
think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS 'One of the
funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick
and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS '[A] relentlessly witty, fast-paced middle
grade adventure' M.G. LEONARD
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