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Bibbidi-bobbidi-blood. Everyone knows that a fairy godmother helped
Cinderella get to the ball where she met the prince. No one knows
that the fairy godmother’s motives for helping Cinderella might
not have been as charming as they seem. Until now … For
centuries, the enchanted members of the Entente used their magic to
keep the Thirteen Queendoms in harmony. Until the day that Queen
Magrit outlawed magic, executed the Entente, and plunged the
queendoms into war. Only one Entente survives. Alone and magicless,
Farrow dreams of nothing but revenge. And the best way to reach the
queen is through her son, Prince Mather, who is nearing the age
when he will need a bride. But the closer Farrow gets to the
prince, the more she finds herself drawn to him. To reclaim her
magic and destroy the queen, Farrow will have to question
what—and more importantly, who—she’s willing to sacrifice.
Set in a lush, dangerous world woven with fairy tale mythology, New
York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige launches a brand new
Fairy Godmother origin story full of intrigue, magic, and romance.
One of Us is Lying meets This Lie Will Kill You but with a chilling
supernatural twist that will keep you guessing until the very end .
. . 'Chilling, funny and gripping' Emily Barr, author of The Truth
and Lies of Ella Black 'A supernatural terror-fest!' Kat Ellis,
author of Harrow Lake 'Point Horror for a new generation' Kathryn
Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First Young, brunette women are
being attacked in London. 16-year-old, Irish-born Niamh has just
arrived for a summer of freedom, and quickly discovers that the
girls being attacked look frighteningly similar to her. But Niamh
is determined not to let her fear destroy her Summer. But can her
new friends be trusted? Will she be able to stay ahead of the
attacker? Or will she be next? Packed with voice-driven whodunit
storytelling, and a retro slasher-movie feel reminiscent of cult
classics Scream and Urban Legend, this dark, pacy, and
irresistibly-creepy debut really has something for everybody! 'Last
One to Die is by turns chilling, funny and gripping. I rooted for
Niamh all the way through, as she navigated her way through horror
after horror. As well as a terrifying plot masterfully told, this
book has nuanced, tender relationships between characters, and is
particularly good on female friendship. I loved (and was totally
fooled by) the red herrings along the way, and the final twist made
me want to go back to the beginning and read it all over again.'
Emily Barr, author of The Truth and Lies of Ella Black 'Point
Horror for a new generation . . . best read under the covers in one
sitting.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'A
supernatural terror-fest! Murphy takes you on a terrifying murder
spree across London, relentlessly building the tension to a
blood-curdling climax. I absolutely devoured it!' Kat Ellis, author
of Harrow Lake
A whirlwind romance from the New York Times bestselling authors of
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, now a Netflix original
series! I've left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the
page. If you don't, put the book back on the shelf, please. At the
urge of her lucky-in-love brother, sixteen-year-old Lily has left a
red notebook full of challenges on her favourite bookshop shelf,
waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares.
Curious, Dash isn't one to back down from a challenge - and the
Book of Dares is the perfect distraction he's been looking for. As
they send each other on a scavenger hunt across Manhattan, a
whirlwhind romance ensues on paper. But finding out if they share
their on-page chemistry in real life could be their biggest dare
yet.... Perfect for fans of Emily in Paris, To All the Boys I've
Loved Before and The Kissing Booth. 'One of the best books I've
ever read' The Guardian on Every Day Readers LOVE Dash & Lily's
Book of Dares! 'A perfect Christmas read' ***** 'I absolutely loved
this book. The way that Dash and Lily meet and develop their
romance is unique and made for a cute and fun story' ***** 'The
Christmas love story that everyone wants' ***** 'I read this book
in less than a day because it just sucked me right in and I found
it impossible to put down' ***** 'Dash and Lily make me want to
leave my own red journal somewhere in New York to create a love
story for myself' ***** 'Perfect for book lovers, it was a pacey
read and I loved every moment of it!' ***** 'I fell completely head
over heels with Dash and Lily's story' ***** 'Oh, how I loved Dash
& Lily's Book of Dares! This... has everything I want in a
novel and to have Christmas time in New York in the background just
made it extra special' *****
'We've got at least seven hours to get what we want before the sun
comes up.' School is over, and Lucy has the perfect way to
celebrate: tonight she's going to find Shadow, the mysterious
graffiti artist whose work appears all over the city. Somewhere in
the glassy darkness, he's out there, spraying colour, birds and
blue sky on the night. And Lucy knows that a guy who paints like
Shadow is someone she could fall for - really fall for. The last
person Lucy wants to spend this night with is Ed, the guy she's
managed to avoid since punching him in the nose on the most awkward
date of her life. But when Ed tells Lucy he knows where to find
Shadow, the two of them are suddenly on an all-night search to
places where Shadow's pieces of heartbreak and escape echo off the
city walls. And what Lucy can't see is the one thing that's right
before her eyes.
Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this “gripping, magical, and heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and hope” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Wilhelmina Silver’s world is golden. Living half-wild on an African farm with her horse, her monkey, and her best friend, every day is beautiful. But when her home is sold and Will is sent away to boarding school in England, the world becomes impossibly difficult. Lions and hyenas are nothing compared to packs of vicious schoolgirls. Where can a girl run to in London? And will she have the courage to survive?
From the author of Rooftoppers, which Booklist called “a glorious adventure,” comes an utterly beautiful story that’s “a treasure of a book” (VOYA).
Rayne is still enjoying life at remote Morton's Keep, an escape
from the city life she hated so much. But there are hints of
something creepy and out of kilter still in the house, especially
when a mysterious new housekeeper takes over. Then - suddenly and
shockingly - a violent murder occurs on the outskirts of Marcle
Lees, and Rayne's life is turned upside down all over again...
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A celebration of friendship from 11-year-old Pride of Britain
winners, Hughie and Freddie. Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi tell
us why friends are so special, and show us what we can all do to be
a brilliant friend! The perfect picture book celebrating the
importance of friendship and togetherness. Hughie and Freddie
raised more than GBP250,000 after Hughie was diagnosed with
leukaemia and Freddie vowed to help him thank his doctors and
nurses. They won the Pride of Britain Young Fundraiser Award 2021.
25p per copy sold goes to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Charity A fun-filled, vibrant picture book This book celebrates
friendship, highlighting how important togetherness is in our world
Nishat and Flávia are rivals at school, but Nishat can't help the secret crush burning in her heart - even though her parents disapprove of the fact she likes girls. Can she possibly find her happy ever after? A gorgeous, heart-warming, queer YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli.
When Nishat comes out to her parents, they say she can be anyone she wants - as long as she isn't herself. Because Muslim girls aren't lesbians. Nishat doesn't want to lose her family, but she also doesn't want to hide who she is, which only gets harder once Flávia walks into her life.
Beautiful and charismatic, Flávia takes Nishat's breath away. But as their lives become tangled, they're caught up in a rivalry that gets in the way of any feelings they might have for each other.
Can Nishat find a way to be true to herself... and find love too?
Adiba Jaigirdar is a stunning new voice in young adult fiction, writing uplifting, authentic stories from a Bengali-Irish perspective.
"Will leave a mark on your heart." Stephanie Garber, author of the
Caraval series "A smart romance with heart and guts and all the
intoxicating feelings in between." Maureen Johnson, author of 13
Little Blue Envelopes Falling in love wasn't part of the plan.
Eliza Quan fully expects to be voted the next editor in chief of
her school paper. She works hard, she respects the facts, and she
has the most experience. Len DiMartile is an injured star baseball
player who seems to have joined the paper just to have something to
do. Naturally, the staff picks Len to be their next leader. Because
while they may respect Eliza, they don't particularly like her -
but right now, Eliza is not here to be liked. She's here to win.
But someone does like Eliza. A lot. Shame it's the boy standing in
the way of her becoming editor in chief... Irresistible
enemies-to-lovers story, Not Here to be Liked by Michelle Quach, is
taking TikTok by storm.
From the acclaimed author of Afterlove comes a sapphic love story
about the call of the sea, and the power of home. New Year's Day: A
girl is brought to shore by fisherman - wild dark eyes, dark curls
made darker and wilder by skin so pale she looks like an unfinished
canvas. She knows she is called Nico, but other than that, she has
no memory of why she was in the sea, or what came before. Reunited
with her ex-girlfriend Mara, the pair try to uncover the mystery of
what happened to lead to the accident. But there could be a reason
Nico has locked everything behind a door. One day, she's going to
be brave enough to open it, and what will happen to her then? What
will happen to them? A beautiful YA mystery about two girls finding
out the truth about the past... and the start of a brand new story
together... 'I want everyone to read Ash and Poppy's love story.'
Holly Bourne on Afterlove 'A book to make you feel and think' Terri
Terry on Afterlove
Return to the world of Mortal Engines in this new book of three
short stories about the rebellious young aviatrix, Anna Fang,
illustrated by Ian McQue. A key character in the Mortal Engines
book and film, this is your chance to learn more of her past. Night
Flights includes Traction City, the 2011 World Book Day Book by
Philip Reeve. In a dangerous future world where gigantic, motorised
cities attack and devour each other, London hunts where no other
predator dares. But Anna Fang - pilot, adventurer, spy - isn't
afraid. The three stories show gripping, moving, exciting moments
in Anna Fang's life: her childhood as a slave aboard the moving
city Arkangel, a showdown against a robotic Stalker that is
terrifyingly out of control and her free life as an intelligence
agent for the Anti-Traction league that might not be quite as free
as she hoped.
Is a life in film right for Sarah? Set in the late 1920s against
the backdrop of the early days of British cinema, this story is
told in 101 numbered parts. By 1925, the rate of 24 frames per
second had been established worldwide for silent films. So 101
frames - the "pieces" of the title - make about four seconds. Four
seconds of film is enough for 16-year-old Sarah Freebody to become
an object of fascination for a young producer who will not rest
until he has secured her for his next project. Sarah becomes Clara
Hope, acts in films, meets exciting people, falls in love and, in
the end, has to decide whether a life in film is right for her.
From bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and the National Book
Award-nominated A Very Large Expanse of Sea, Tahereh Mafi, comes a
stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating dual-identity as a
Muslim teenager in America, and reclaiming your right to joy.
It’s 2003. It’s been several months since the US officially declared
war on Iraq, and the political world has evolved. Shadi, who wears
hijab (a visible allegiance to Islam) keeps her head down. Hate crimes
are spiking. Undercover FBI agents are infiltrating mosques and
interrogating members of the congregation, and the local Muslim
community is beginning to fracture. Shadi hears the fights after
services, the arguments between families about what it means to be
Muslim, about what they should be doing and saying as a community but
she does not engage.
She’s too busy drowning in her own troubles to find the time to deal
with bigots.
Shadi is named for joy, but she’s haunted by sorrow. Her brother is
dead, her father is dying, her mother is falling apart, and her best
friend has mysteriously dropped out of her life. And then, of course,
there’s the small matter of her heart
It’s broken. Shadi has tried to navigate the remains of her
quickly-shattering world by soldiering through, saying nothing, until
finally, one day, everything changes.
She explodes.
Perfect for fans of the Shatter Me series as well as Angie Thomas's The
Hate U Give and Nicola Yoon's The Sun is Also A Star.
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In L. L. McKinney's A Dream So Dark, the thrilling sequel to A
Blade So Black, Alice goes deeper into a dark version of
Wonderland. Still reeling from her recent battle (and grounded
until she graduates high school), Alice must cross the Veil to
rescue her friends and stop the Black Knight once and for all. But
the deeper she ventures into Wonderland, the more topsy-turvy
everything becomes. It's not until she's at her wits' end that she
realizes-Wonderland is trying to save her. There's a new player on
the board; a poet capable of using Nightmares to not only influence
the living but raise the dead. This Poet is looking to claim the
Black Queen's power-and Alice's budding abilities-as their own.
Dreams have never been so dark in Wonderland, and if there is any
hope of defeating this mystery poet's magic, Alice must confront
the worst in herself, in the people she loves, and in the very
nature of fear itself.
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