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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Teenage romance
Edinburgh, 1930, and the world is on the brink of change. Leading the charge is the glamorous, free-spirited Miss Jean Brodie, schoolteacher at the Marcia Blaine Academy, whose guiding principle is 'Give me a girl at an impressionable age and she ll be mine for life. I am dedicated to you in my prime.' While Miss Brodie manipulates and charms 'her girls' - known as the Brodie Set - with notions of romance and heroism, tragedy and a cruel betrayal beckon.
This is one of the 22 novels written by Muriel Spark in her lifetime. All are being published by Polygon in hardback Centenary Editions between November 2017 and September 2018.
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The WILD BOOK
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Juan Villoro; Translated by Lawrence Schimel
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Thirteen-year-old Juan's summer is off to a terrible start. First,
his parents separate. Then, almost as bad, Juan is sent away to his
strange Uncle Tito's house for the entire holiday! Who wants to
live with an oddball recluse who has zigzag eyebrows, drinks
fifteen cups of smoky tea a day, and lives inside a huge,
mysterious library? As Juan adjusts to his new life among
teetering, dusty shelves, he notices something odd: the books move
on their own! He rushes to tell Uncle Tito, who lets his nephew in
on a secret: Juan is a Princeps Reader, which means books respond
magically to him, and he's the only one who can find the elusive,
never-before-read Wild Book. An unforgettable adventure story about
books, libraries, and the power of reading.
Hani and Ishu couldn't be less alike - and they definitely don't like
each other. But when fates collide and they pretend to date each other,
things start to get messy... A heart-warming queer YA love story for
fans of Becky Albertalli.
Everyone likes Hani Khan - she's easy going and one of the most popular
girls at school. But when she comes out to her friends as bisexual,
they don't believe her, claiming she can't be bi if she's only dated
guys. Panicked, Hani blurts out that she's in a relationship... with a
girl her friends can't stand - Ishu Dey.
Ishu is the polar opposite of Hani. An academic overachiever, she hopes
that becoming head girl will set her on the right track for university.
Her only problem? Becoming head girl is a popularity contest and Ishu
is hardly popular. Pretending to date Hani is the only way she'll stand
a chance of being elected.
Despite their mutually beneficial pact, they start developing real
feelings for each other. But some people will do anything to stop two
Bengali girls from achieving happily ever after.
Jonathan Hopkirk and Adam 'Kurl' Kurlansky are partnered in English
class, writing letters to one another in a weekly pen pal
assignment. With each letter, the two begin to develop a friendship
that grows into love. But with homophobia, bullying, and familial
abuse, Jonathan and Kurl must struggle to overcome their conflicts
and hold onto their relationship, and each other.We Contain
Multitudes is the sort of novel that has readers falling in love
with their characters, becoming so invested in their stories and
conflicts that it's impossible to put the book down. The literary
languages and references throughout (particularly to Walt Whitman)
bring to mind award-winning novels such as I'll Give You the Sun,
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, and
more.With a growing appreciation for LGBTQ+ characters and stories,
and such a compelling novel with engaging characters and stunning
language, We Contain Multitudes has the potential to be a
commercial and literary success.
Vibrant. - Emily A. Duncan, New York Times bestselling author of
Wicked Saints An enchanting and thrilling contemporary fantasy. -
Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So
Dark and Lonely A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to
protect it--at any cost. New York Times bestselling author Sara
Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for
fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black. Hidden deep in the
mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that
connects ancient worlds--each with their own magic--together. For
generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its
walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return. For Maddie
Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience
this magic first-hand. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where
her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie's brother.
It's where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier
Brekken. And it's where one day she hopes to inherit the role of
Innkeeper from her beloved uncle. But this summer, the impossible
happens--a dead body is found, shattering everything the inn stands
for. With Brekken missing, her uncle gravely injured, and a
dangerous creature on the loose, Maddie suddenly finds herself
responsible for the safety of everyone in Havenfall. She'll do
anything to uncover the truth, even if it means working together
with an alluring new staffer Taya, who seems to know more than
she's letting on. As dark secrets are revealed about the inn
itself, one thing becomes clear to Maddie--no one can be trusted,
and no one is safe . . . Sara Holland takes the lush fantasy that
captured readers in Everless and Evermore and weaves it into the
real world to create a wholly captivating new series where power
and peril lurk behind every door.
Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the final book
of New York Times bestseller Holly Black's critically acclaimed
Modern Faerie Tales series. The time has come for Roiben's
coronation, and pixie Kaye is sure of one thing - she loves him.
When she declares herself to Roiben during the celebration, he's
forced to send her on a seemingly impossible quest to find a faerie
who can tell a lie. But Kaye's adventure soon leads to danger when
she finds herself caught up in the games of the Seelie Court. Queen
Silarial wants Roiben's throne, and she will use any means
necessary to get it. Can a pixie outplay a queen?
Ellie's dreams of being with Henry, her ONE TRUE LOVE, are not
going to happen. Not while Henry is trapped under a mountain
BATTLING with his arch-enemy, the EVIL WHITE DRAGON. But when
FLAMES from the FAE LANDS of Annwyn incinerate Snowdon, Ellie needs
Henry to stop the fire spreading and that means defeating the White
Dragon ONCE AND FOR ALL. With her best friends, dependable George
and embarrassing/brave Rhi, Ellie sets out to locate a MAGICAL
SWORD, find a WIZARD who can slay a dragon and finally FREE Henry.
As WILDFIRE sweeps through the mountains, Ellie and her friends
have little time to journey into the LETHAL REALM of the Fae Lands
and SAVE their beloved SNOWDONIA. Here be Wizards is the tremendous
climax to the Snowdonia Chronicles trilogy by award-winning author
Sarah Mussi.
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Matched Up
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Jenny Ireland
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When Lexie sees Shane for the first time, she’s blown away. Not only by
the way he plays football (although that is great), but by his looks,
and how he’s not like the other boys. Best of all, he feels the same
way about her. Electricity at first sight.
But there's a problem.
New in town, Shane has taken the position in Westing FC's starting 11
that Lexie’s brother, Niall, had set his sights on. Now, they must be
each other's biggest secret. Shane's family situation is complicated,
so there isn't much space for a girlfriend... or is there?
At first, the sneaking around is exciting: after practice, meeting on
the beach, hiding from Niall. But things are about to get complicated...
'Fans of Geek Girl will love this!' - Top of the Pops magazine A
hilariously funny and deliciously romantic 'clean teen' book for
teens. Perfect for fans of Geek Girl and Girl Online. Everybody
wants to be a famous It Girl. Don't they? Anna Huntley's aims in
life: 1) To recreate famous film scenes with Dog (pet Labrador)
such as the lift from The Lion King during that Circle of Life
song. 2) To not accidentally set Deputy Queen Bee, Josie Graham's,
hair on fire. Again. 3) To keep first and only school friends by
not doing anything in usual manner of socially inept dork and
outcast. 4) To work out whether 1) and 2) constitute being socially
inept - or outcastish. 5) To hide in the cupboard FOR LIFE after
her dad gets engaged to one of the most famous actresses EVER, the
paparazzi move in and everyone in school (The World) is on the
brink of discovering why no one wants to be friends with Anna . . .
A fantastic, laugh-out-loud read for girls aged 11+ who love Louise
Rennison and Zoella. Katy Birchall is the author of the
side-splittingly funny The It Girl: Superstar Geek, The It Girl:
Team Awkward and its eagerly-awaited sequel The It Girl: Don't Tell
the Bridesmaid. Katy won the 24/7 Theatre Festival Award for Most
Promising new Comedy Writer with her very serious play about a
ninja monkey at a dinner party. Her pet Labradors are the loves of
her life, she is mildly obsessed with Jane Austen and one day she
hopes to wake up as an elf in The Lord of the Rings. Katy lives in
Brixton, London.
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The Deep-Sea Duke
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Lauren James; Cover design or artwork by Helen Crawford-White
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Hugo is spending the holidays on his friend Dorian's home planet,
Hydrox. Although thrilled at the invitation, Hugo is still
astonished that Duke Dorian could possibly want to be friends with
an android watchmaker like him. But when the pair land on Hydrox
along with their friend Ada, they soon discover that there are much
bigger problems afoot. A race of butterflies from a neighbouring
star system have evacuated their now-uninhabitable planet, and
Hydrox is struggling to find space for the growing number of
refugees. Meanwhile, deep in the seas beneath Dorian's home, a
strange creature is on a path of destruction ... Can the unlikely
trio step in before the crisis gets out of control? Dive into a
strange new world in this truly imaginative companion to The
Starlight Watchmaker.
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Ella's Daddy
(Hardcover)
Shadra Jenkins; Illustrated by Zach Raw
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 A funny, heartbreaking story about life and loss, and
making every second count. Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the
world's biggest prankster. Now Eric can't believe Finn's not here
anymore. ...Or is he? Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond
the grave, and as he follows Finn's wild, cryptic instructions, his
hope grows that he'll find Finn laughing at the end. The journey
also brings memories - and a truth that seems impossible to accept.
Simon James Green is the award-winning author of books like
Sleepover Takeover and The Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck, which
was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize. This story blends
hilarity with heart, perfect for fans of books by Helen Rutter,
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ben Bailey Smith and Ross Welford. Hilarious
illustrations throughout by Jennifer Jamieson  PRAISE FOR
SIMON'S MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS Sleepover Takeover "This is a
fantastically funny, exciting, unexpected, and sometimes touching,
mystery thriller"Â BookTrust "A funny madcap mystery adventure
perfect for fans of Danny Wallace's THE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK
or Charlie Higson's WORST. HOLIDAY. EVER."Â LoveReading 4 Kids
Life Of Riley: Beginner's Luck "This funny, gentle story is packed
with snappy humour and hilarious characters."Â BookTrust
"Though the laughs are sustained from start to finish, there is
some depth to the drama in Life of Riley, too. The characterisation
is original and refreshing."Â Books For Keeps "This funny,
gentle story is packed with snappy humour and hilarious characters.
You can’t help but love Riley, a brilliant, witty, world-weary
kid and long-suffering underdog. There’s a lovely message about
being grateful for all the things that you have and for
appreciating the people who support you, no matter what. Perfect
for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans or children about to start secondary
school, though there’s a lot of fun to be had for grown ups here
too."Â LoveReading 4 Kids
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