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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: safety matters
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
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
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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.
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Other Boys
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Damian Alexander
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In Other Boys, debut author Damian Alexander delivers a moving
middle grade graphic memoir about his struggles with bullying, the
death of his mother, and coming out. Damian is the new kid at
school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's
plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking.
Starting on the first day seventh grade, he won't utter a word. If
he keeps his mouth shut, the bullies will have nothing to tease him
about--right? But Damian's vow of silence doesn't work--his
classmates can tell there's something different about him. His
family doesn't look like the kind on TV: his mother is dead, his
father is gone, and he's being raised by his grandparents in a
low-income household. And Damian does things that boys aren't
supposed do, like play with Barbies instead of GI Joe. Kids have
teased him about this his whole life, especially other boys. But if
boys can be so cruel, why does Damian have a crush on one?
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Only For Me
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Michelle Derrig
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'The playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of
Zephaniah's writing shines through ... hilarious and later
heartbreaking' Guardian A teacher is dead, murdered by two of his
students in front of the whole school. Right in front of Jackson
Jones. But Mr Joseph was a good man - people liked him, respected
him. How could those boys stab him and jog away like nothing had
happened? Unable to process what he has seen, Jackson begins his
own investigation: everyone knows who did it, but as Jackson
uncovers more about the boys, he becomes convinced that people need
to understand why. Brilliantly written and with a real ear for
dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love
Benjamin Zephaniah's novels for young adult readers: Refugee Boy
Face Gangsta Rap Teacher's Dead
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.
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.
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.
In this dark, genre-defying picture-book adaptation of Snow White,
acclaimed artist Beatrice Alemagna tells the story from the point
of view of the jealous stepmother queen, to complicate the question
of goodness and set into high relief the shadow side, with its
capacity for evil, of human life.Once upon a time, a child was born
with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black
as ebony: the princess Snow White. She is possessed of beauty and
innocence, but there in the shadows lurks a queen who will remarry
her widower father, a queen who is as empty and envious, as
narcissistic and fractured as is every life that gets stuck in the
endless reflecting pool or mirror of the self. Void of love, it is
hatred that animates her. But like all true fairy tales, this story
doesn't ask us to judge and condemn the queen and her hatred, but
rather to consider the kinds of behaviors and situations that
invite evil, and where true innocence or goodness might lie.
Following the first-person account of the queen, this picture book
for older readers illuminates her blinding obsession and insatiable
jealousy, right up to the point of her violent undoing.This large
format picture book is made up of a repeating pattern of text and
image: each double spread of text is followed by four striking
full-spread paintings, which are as riveting as they are
unsettling. A bold adaptation of the Grimm's original text, this
version of Snow White brilliantly puts us all in touch with the
messy, shadowed, fraught, and fragile inwardness we each possess.
This is the second book to appear under Unruly, an imprint of
picture books for older readers, and will include an author's note
and a short note to readers about how it continues to build this
experimental framework of visually complex, sophisticated picture
books for teens and adults.
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.
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Fuzzy Mud
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Louis Sachar
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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.
Students at Lycroft Phelps are marked for success. As a straight-A
student and girlfriend of the school's star rower, Charlotte
believes in what the school has to offer. Meanwhile, scholarship
student Max is struggling. Until he's asked to join the rowing team
offering him popularity - but at what cost? Then there's Quinn, a
sixth-generation legacy student, who should be able to lay claim to
the school in a way others can't. Who instead must watch the boy
who assaulted her continue to play at the top of the school's food
chain. Only in the dead of night does Q realize the solution to her
suffering: Colin Pearce must die. But Lycroft Phelps has more than
one dark secret at its heart, and as the three students uncover
just how far the school will go to keep those ugly truths hidden,
there's a lot more than reputation at stake... A tense and timely
thriller with a revenge plot that'll have you on the edge of your
seat. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow, Chelsea Pitcher and
Louise O'Neill. (Trigger warning: this book contains descriptions
of sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting.)
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