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Markus Fales, a seasoned Army Combat Medic, celebrates his 30th birthday just before being thrust into the chaotic reality of World War III. Amidst the turmoil and violence, his valiant efforts to save lives ultimately lead to his own tragic demise as he takes a bullet while shielding a fellow soldier. However, instead of finding eternal rest, Mark awakens to a bewildering revelation-he has been transported to a parallel universe. In this strange new reality, he undergoes a transformation, becoming William Fenwick, a troubled teenager grappling with inner demons. Mark's memories and life experiences remain intact, merging with the teenage struggles and challenges he now faces as Wil. It's during his quest to return home that Wil encounters Emily, a vibrant and intelligent classmate. Emily becomes a significant turning point in his journey. As he gets to know her, Wil begins to question his longing for his former life and the desire to escape his new reality. Emily introduces him to a world of possibilities, forging a connection that forces him to reassess his priorities. With his newfound youth, Wil seizes the opportunity to rewrite his own story, using the knowledge and skills of a mature adult trapped within the body of a sixteen-year-old. As he forges new relationships, confronts personal demons, and delves into the complex dynamics of this parallel world, Wil strives to find purpose, redemption, and a sense of belonging. "Echoes of Two Lives" is a compelling tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the exploration of identity. It delves deep into the profound challenges of reconciling the past and present as Wil embarks on a dual journey of survival and introspection. Will his desire to return home continue to drive him, or will Emily and the experiences of his new life alter the course of his destiny, leaving behind the echoes of his previous existence?

When chaotic bisexual Imogen convinces openly gay captain of the football team Ollie to help her put on a fully inclusive and accessible pride festival, they find friendship, acceptance and maybe even romance (not with each other, obviously) along the way...

Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?A totally gripping read for readers of 10 and over, from the winner of the Wales Children's Book of the Year Award 2023. Marcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is working with their dad on plans for their next theft. Everyone assumes Marcus will follow in their footsteps, but he has other ideas, different hopes. When a mysterious accident lands a man in hospital, it confirms what everyone in their community expects and Marcus gets the blame. He feels trapped. Only new girl Emma - with her peace protest banners and political badges - questions this story. Can they work together to clear his name - and help Marcus become the person he really wants to be?'An exceptional story from one of our finest writers' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse An exciting and moving story about questioning your loyalties, from the acclaimed author of The Valley of Lost Secrets. Perfect for readers of 10+ who love Phil Earle, Frank Cottrell-Boyce or Brian Conaghan.

From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing story about an elephantâEUR(TM)s quest for acceptanceâEUR"destined to become a modern classic. Penelope loves her ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goesâEUR"school, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style, PenelopeâEUR(TM)s Balloons is a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship. âEUR¿Debut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community.

The exhilarating highs and messy lows that encapsulate the end of high-school come together in this immersive YA romance debut. With Mina and Caplan on the cusp of new beginnings, what does this mean for their friendship..?

Nasrin Mahdavi is an Iranian-American college freshman who's a triple threat on Broadway—but she's living a double life.It’s her first semester majoring in musical theater at NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, and Nasrin spends her days prepping for auditions, sweating through dance classes, and belting her heart out for the viral streaming show she’s been cast in. But on calls with her maman and baba, she’s the golden child who put her theater dreams aside to follow in their entrepreneurial footsteps as a business major. At least her whole life isn’t a lie—she is taking a single business course. Except she’s kind of failing it. Nasrin needs to bring her grade up fast if she’s going to keep her parents in the dark, so she grudgingly signs up for tutoring with the infuriatingly smug and annoyingly attractive Max. And yet . . . as the semester rushes by, the sparks of anger that first flew between them start to turn into a very different kind of spark. The kind she definitely does not have time for.Except when Nasrin’s charmingly devious cousin takes an interest in Max too, Nasrin has to figure out exactly what has been an act, and what’s for real. Can Nasrin decide what—and who—is truly worth fighting for, and find a way to step into the spotlight as her full self?

A mutant potato learns that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility in this second book in the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.

Join the Mighty Pups team as they attempt an epic rescue, when Harold turns the lighthouse into a rocket!

Prepare to lick the toenails of adventure! Betty Steady's faster than an angry goose and stronger than an ogre in yoga pants and she DON'T NEED NO STINKING HELP FROM NO ONE! But can she prevent the Toad Witch from attacking Wobbly Rock?The funniest young fiction debut of 2024, for readers of Mr Gumand Grimwood!

Join our favourite four dinos as they compete in the Giganto Games!

A big-hearted small-town romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll, Some Like it Cold is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Beth Reekles and Gilmore Girls. After a long absence, 18-year-old Jasper is finally heading home for the holidays - and she's keeping secrets. Arthur, a budding filmmaker, is turning the town of Lake Pristine into a small town story worthy of the big screen. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of the town's golden girl - the antagonist of his school days; a girl he's never forgotten. Jasper Montgomery is back in Lake Pristine for one reason: to say goodbye. But before long small-town tensions start to rise, and a certain brooding film buff starts to look like a very big reason to stay . . . The perfect story to get lost in, Some Like it Cold centres Jasper as an autistic heroine in a big-hearted small-town romance that will melt your heart, from the bestselling author of A Kind of Spark.

The epic sequel to THE QUEEN'S RISING: a tale of love, rebellion, alliance and betrayal, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin.

XL, the robot teacher, seems to be a good replacement for Mr Sprout. However, Purple Class discover that XL isn't so perfect! Explore the importance of friendship in this charming story.Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils in Y3/P4 at Oxford Reading Level 10 to read without support.

What could be cuter and more fun than a baby dinosaur?!

Découvrez l'univers captivant d'Olivia, une petite fille autiste de 5 ans, créative et généreuse, qui adore dessiner des drapeaux et lire des livres sur les chats. "Regarde comme je m'épanouis quand je me fais de nouveaux amis" est un livre d'enfant réconfortant sur l'amitié, parfaitement adapté aux jeunes lecteurs qui commencent à explorer les compétences sociales et l'intelligence émotionnelle.Le parcours d'Olivia sur la voie de l'amitié commence lorsqu'elle rencontre Rosie, une Bloom Buddy. Ce duo dynamique transforme l'appréhension initiale d'Olivia en une série de rencontres réconfortantes. Grâce aux conseils de Rosie et à sa "bulle de bravoure ", Olivia apprend de précieuses leçons sur la communication, le courage et la beauté de l'amitié.Pourquoi ce livre est indispensable :Une histoire réaliste qui favorise la croissance émotionnelle : À mesure qu'Olivia raconte son histoire, les enfants y voient un reflet de leurs propres expériences lorsqu'ils se font des amis et naviguent dans des situations sociales, soulignant l'importance de l'empathie et de la compréhension dans le développement de la petite enfance.Stratégies d'adaptation pratiques : Cette histoire captivante propose des techniques concrètes pour gérer les émotions et nouer des amitiés, ce qui est idéal pour les enfants autistes ou ceux qui cherchent à comprendre leurs camarades atteints de neurodiversité.Défense de la neurodiversité : Écrit par Grace Ledden, une analyste comportementale certifiée, ce livre n'est pas seulement divertissant mais aussi éducatif, favorisant un monde qui embrasse la neurodiversité et le caractère unique de chaque enfant.Des illustrations pleines de tendresse : Laissez-vous emporter par les scènes émouvantes qui saupoudrent chaque page d'une pincée d'espièglerie et d'une cascade d'amour.Un ouvrage parfait pour les parents en quête de livres pour enfants adaptés à l'autisme, pour les enseignants désireux d'enrichir leurs ressources pour les classes inclusives ou pour tous ceux et toutes celles qui apprécient les histoires touchantes sur le développement personnel et l'amitié.Rejoignez l'aventure d'Olivia et de Rosie en ajoutant ce conte inspirant à votre panier dès maintenant et observez votre enfant s'épanouir dans son parcours social et émotionnel !

"Sometimes we have to sacrifice what we want most for the ones we love... Even if the thing we want most, we can't live without."New York wasn't anything like I thought it would be and neither was Jake's wealthy family. At least, now I was safe... or was I? Hiding in plain sight, I was submerged in high society expectations, with dire consequences if anyone found out who I really was.The discovery of Jake's past shed new light on his motivations while his ex-fiancee, Kat, tried to win him back. Jake couldn't protect me from what he couldn't see and the unseen could prove far more lethal. With tormenting voices from without and within, I struggled to navigate this new world of dangers while trying to stay a step ahead of the skeletons that lurked in my closet.

Sumérgete en el mundo fascinante de Olivia, una niña de 5 años autista, creativa y de buen corazón, a la que le encanta dibujar banderas y leer libros sobre gatos. "Mírame florecer cuando hago amigos nuevos" es un conmovedor libro infantil sobre la amistad, perfecto para pequeños lectores que empiezan a explorar las habilidades sociales y la inteligencia emocional.El viaje de amistad de Olivia comienza cuando conoce a Rosi, la Bloom Buddy. Olivia pasa de ser una niña tímida en el patio de recreo a una confiada hacedora de amigos, a medida que su inquietud inicial cambia en una serie de emotivos encuentros. Con la guía de Rosi y su "burbuja de valentía", Olivia aprende valiosas lecciones sobre comunicación, valentía y la belleza de hacer amigos.Por qué deberías leer este libro:Una historia afín para el crecimiento emocional: A medida que Olivia cuenta su proceso, los niños ven un reflejo de sus propias experiencias a la hora de hacer amigos y desenvolverse en situaciones sociales, lo que demuestra la importancia de la empatía y el entendimiento en el desarrollo de la primera infancia.Estrategias prácticas de afrontamiento: Esta atrapante historia ofrece técnicas para la vida real que permiten manejar las emociones y entablar amistades, ideal para niños con autismo o para aquellos que buscan comprender a sus pares neurodiversos.En defensa de la neurodiversidad: Escrito por Grace Ledden, analista conductual certificada, este libro no solo es divertido, sino que también educa fomentando un mundo que respete la neurodiversidad y la singularidad de cada niño.Ilustraciones encantadoras: Déjate llevar por escenas emotivas que salpican cada página con una pizca de alegría y mucho amor. Perfecto como cuento antes de dormir o como herramienta de lectura en clase.Perfecto para padres que buscan libros infantiles orientados al autismo, profesores que quieren enriquecer los recursos de sus aulas inclusivas o cualquiera que disfrute de las historias positivas de crecimiento personal y amistad.Únete a la aventura de Olivia y Rosi: ¡añade ahora este inspirador cuento a tu cesta y verás cómo tu hijo florece en su viaje social y emocional!

Tuffati nell'affascinante mondo di Olivia, una bambina autistica di 5 anni creativa e dal cuore gentile, che ama disegnare bandiere e leggere libri sui gatti. "Guardami sbocciare quando faccio nuove amicizie" è un commovente libro sull'amicizia, perfetto per i giovani lettori che iniziano a esplorare le abilità sociali e l'intelligenza emotiva.Il viaggio dell'amicizia di Olivia inizia quando incontra Rosie, la Bloom Buddy. Assisti alla sua trasformazione, da bambina timida al parco giochi a fiduciosa generatrice di amici, mentre questo dinamico duo trasforma l'apprensione iniziale di Olivia in una serie di incontri toccanti. Grazie alla guida di Rosie e alla sua "bolla del coraggio", Olivia impara lezioni preziose sulla comunicazione, sul coraggio e sulla bellezza del fare amicizia.Perché questo libro è un must:Trama inerente la crescita emotiva in cui è facile identificarsi: nel viaggio condiviso da Olivia, i bambini vedono un riflesso delle proprie esperienze nel fare amicizia e nell'affrontare le varie situazioni sociali, evidenziando l'importanza dell'empatia e della comprensione nello sviluppo della prima infanzia.Strategie pratiche di coping: questa storia avvincente offre tecniche da applicare alla vita reale per gestire le emozioni e fare amicizia. Tali tecniche sono ideali per bambini con autismo o per chi cerca di comprendere i propri coetanei con neurodiversità.Supporto alla neurodiversità: scritto da Grace Ledden, analista del comportamento abilitata, questo libro non solo intrattiene ma educa, promuovendo un mondo che abbraccia la neurodiversità e l'unicità di ogni bambino.Illustrazioni adorabili: lasciati trasportare da scene commoventi che spruzzano un pizzico di giocosità e tanto amore su ogni pagina. Perfetto per le favole della buonanotte o le letture in classe.Ideale per i genitori che cercano libri per bambini sull'autismo, per gli insegnanti che desiderano arricchire le proprie risorse didattiche inclusive o per chiunque ami le storie stimolanti di sviluppo personale e amicizia.Unisciti all'avventura di Olivia e Rosie: aggiungi subito questa storia entusiasmante al tuo carrello e guarda il tuo bambino sbocciare lungo il suo viaggio sociale ed emotivo!

When Olivia, a 5 year old girl with autism, feels so overwhelmed by her shyness and anxiety that she's on the verge of a meltdown, she meets Rosie, her Bloom Buddy, who introduces her to the 'Bravery Bubble' and other coping strategies for managing her emotions."[My 6-year-old ASD son] said 'Hello, do you want to be my friend?' [and] 'Do you want to play?' I'd never heard him say this before and asked his therapist if this was something they were working on. She said no. It didn't click until today that he got it from this book. I have and will recommend both books to everyone I know with ASD kids." -Verified Purchaser of Watch Me Bloom When I Make New FriendsWritten by award-winning author, Grace Ledden, a board-certified Behavior Analyst, Watch Me Bloom When I Make New Friends teaches children effective social coping strategies and the confidence to overcome shyness and anxiety. This book equips them with the tools to build meaningful friendships and navigate complex social situations, making it an invaluable resource for young minds learning to connect with others."Good job, Olivia," said Rosie. "Remember, it's okay to feel nervous and shy. If you ever need me again, think of me, and I will be here to help you."With beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is suitable for all children who might feel shy or anxious about making new friends. Explore the entire Bloom Buddies series for more coping skills adventures!Inside Watch Me Bloom When I Make New Friends, you will find:Relatable and Engaging Storyline: Witnessing challenges and victories as told by Olivia, helps every child see themselves in the narrative, understanding that their feelings of nervousness and shyness are valid and heard and they too can blossom.Practical Coping Strategies: Through engaging storytelling, your child will learn actionable techniques to manage their emotions-tools they can use in real-life situations.Championing Neurodiversity: Written by Grace Ledden, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, this book not only entertains but educates, fostering a world that embraces neurodiversity and every child's uniqueness.Beautiful Illustrations: Beautiful scenes that sprinkle a dash of playfulness and a whole lot of love on every page. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom readings.FREE digital downloads: Scan the included QR code with your phone to download additional exclusive content featuring Olivia & Rosie.

This is Taylor Blake - welcome to her life: complicated crushes, embarrassing encounters and being a kiss virgin! A hilarious and heartfelt new teen series from Laura Jane Williams. Fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison will love this.If Taylor Blake's life were a TV show, the cast of characters would be very, very small. In her life there's literally only:1. Her mum, who thinks she's 'cool' and 'with it' and has a TikTok account that she updates four (!!!!) times a day. Cringe.2. Her grandma and grandad, who Mum is always shouting at for saying things that are a bad influence on Taylor, when they're actually funnier than Mum is.3. Star and Lucy, Taylor's best friends who are also a couple and always together, so even though they are individuals who happen to be partnered, they really only count as one person because they're joined at the hip.However, all that is about to change! Because now Taylor is in Year Nine and she gets to be a host for the French Exchange programme. There's going to be cool parties and sophisticated conversation and ... well, Taylor's first kiss! It's called French kissing because they invented it, didn't they? She might even meet the love of her life! So even though things have been dull and rubbish for practically Taylor's whole life, in seven days everything will be very different. This is Taylor's moment to LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE!

"think of it as pretty little thoughts of you", is a collection of poetry derived from a restless mind. What started off as a journal of poetry I kept in the side of my bed became this poetry book. That has been filled with intention and emotion only found with true dedication. The book is a rollercoaster of emotions that will take you through the ups and downs. In such rendered beautifulness, the thoughts that my heart speaks to me. Are those that will keep you up at night stuck in a book.This book will make you want to sit outside in a comfy chair and read each page taking pauses in between. Work such as this has to be admired. Its remarkable how this came to be. "think of it as my pretty little thoughts of you", is definitely a read worth having.