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A twisty murder mystery, a pulse-pounding thriller, a contemporarysetting with a breath-taking speculative twist: this is YA fictionat its absolute finest.

Step into the world of Lottie Brooks in 'Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip' by Katie Kirby. Published in 2023 by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this book is a delightful dive into the genre of children's literature. The story unfolds as Lottie embarks on a school trip that turns out to be anything but ordinary. Kirby's knack for creating relatable characters and engaging narratives shines through, making it a must-read for young readers. Despite the chaos and hilarity that ensues, Lottie's story is one of resilience and friendship. Grab your copy today and join Lottie on her unforgettable school trip adventure. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this is a book that will surely make its mark in children's literature.

Previous me hired...ninjas?! It all began with Konoha Satou’s Dark History, a fantasy romance fic written for her own satisfaction as a teen. But now, as its most odious villainess, the details are a matter of life-and-death! After somehow landing herself a fiancé following said man’s nearly fatal duel with Ginoford, Satou was looking forward to at least a short break from the craziness of Iana’s life. But when a ninja shows up claiming her requested assassin is finally available to do her bidding, she plunges into chaos once more!

Raeliana McMillan thought she was escaping death through her fake engagement to Duke Noah Wynknight…only to realize that he’s a whole different kind of danger! Thoughtful and flirty one moment, cold and calculating the next, Noah is quickly blurring the line between obligation and volition. On top of that, her resentful ex and Noah’s jealous admirers all seem to be plotting against her—as if she didn’t have enough to worry about. And with the heroine Noah is fated to fall for missing, Raeliana’s starting to wonder just how much her actions are changing the story…

Yorkshire boy Ellis is at a crossroads. Having finished school and been dumped by the girl he thought was the love of his life, he doesn't know what he wants to do next.

Stitched Up is the refreshing second novel from author and journalist Jo O'Connell, exploring the pressures of starting a new school, sustainable fashion and staying true to yourself, perfect for younger fans of Geek Girl and Elle McNicoll.

When Malena Rosario goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn, she is humiliated by the administration for the Florida high school into covering up. Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel, and is not willing to keep quiet when she notices the new girl being forced to cover up her chest. Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to become the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. And they'll have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship. If they want to stand up for their ideals, they first must stand up for themselves. -- adapted from jacket

Rachel Renee Russell serves up more laughs and adorable illustrations in the next installment of the bestselling Dork Diaries series.

Reviewers have this to say about Rosalind Brackenbury's books:"I have been thrilled reading this book, from start to finish. The author has fine mind and fine writing style that is mesmerizing at times.""... literary in the best possible sense of the word.""... she is flawless.""... lyrical, introspective and intriguing."And this about Circus at the End of the World:"In less than 200 pages Brackenbury creates characters who depend on their strength and conviction to carry them through the dreary hardship that turn most people into whiners. But these characters don't whine; they win. And they juggle (literally and figuratively) to explain life to themselves. Brackenbury, who is a poet, uses the tightness and verbal tension of poetry to create vignettes of landscape, personal and natural, that will stay with the reader long after the book is done."- Quinn McDonald, QuinnCreative""The Circus At The End Of The World"" is about a boy's search for his mother, a woman's desire to explore the world and a man's longing for love. It begins and ends in Tasmania as the 20th century becomes the 21st and includes juggling, magic and teenage romance.

Meet Squish, Jester, and Purr. They are childhood friends. Through troubles and triumphs, they make a great team. The Squish book series takes us into the child's world and offers a helping hand with the struggles that we all face in childhood and even in adulthood. With stories and illustrations that draw us to the heart of these issues, these books beautifully and lovingly deliver psychological skills to children.

Meet Squish, Jester, and Purr. They are childhood friends. Through troubles and triumphs, they make a great team. Colour Me Squish features 25 full-page illustrations from the inspiring Squish book series for children to colour and decorate. Enjoy Colour Me Squish on its own or alongside the Squish book series.

"When a boy's grandmother shows him how to fold an origami crane, the boy and crane become instant friends. They sail around the room and play, but the crane also watches over the boy and comforts him in a time of loss. The crane is always on the boy's nightstand--it's the last thing he sees each night and the first thing he sees each morning. Over time, the boy grows older, and the crane becomes dusty. But even when the boy becomes a young man, the crane plays a part in the most important moments of his life. And one day, just like his grandmother before him, the man shows his own son how to fold origami as the crane looks on"--

Das darf nicht wahr sein! Mit sechzehn sollte es doch die grösste Sorge sein, wie man mit Jungs flirtet. Stattdessen muss Anna ihre beste Freundin Julia und alles, was ihr vertraut ist, zurücklassen, wenn sie in nur zwei Monaten mit ihren Eltern nach England zieht. Während Julia die verbleibende Zeit dazu nutzen will, Anna für die Jungs in England fit zu machen, zieht Anna plötzlich die Aufmerksamkeit von Oliver, dem Hottie in der Klasse, auf sich. Es wäre aber wirklich dumm, sich gerade jetzt zu verlieben ...Vier Jahre später trifft Anna in ihrer ersten Woche an der Uni ausgerechnet wieder auf Oliver - den einzigen Menschen, dem sie nach ihrer Rückkehr aus England nicht begegnen wollte. Es sollte jedoch nicht allzu schwer sein, ihm aus dem Weg zu gehen, schliesslich ist die Uni ziemlich gross. Nur blöd, dass er etwas anderes im Sinn zu haben scheint ...

Jeanne, fille du baron Simon-Jacques Le Perthuis des Vauds et de sa femme Adélaïde, est une aristocrate qui, à ses dix-sept ans, quitte le couvent. Elle s'en va donc de chez elle ; ses parents lui lèguent le château Les Peuples pour y vivre. Elle rencontre le vicomte Julien de Lamare quelques jours après sa sortie du couvent.

Spiel mit mir!Die lebensfrohe Anastassja wird von Alexander zu sich nach Hause eingeladen. Die neugierige Anastassja erlebt ihre blaue Wunder. Bankomatkarte, Burger und Pommes sind fremd für sie. So viele neuen Eindrücke! Den Höhepunkt erlebt sie in der Vollmondnacht. Durch Zufall beobachtet sie die Eltern Alexanders bei einem Liebesspiel...Zurück in der Schule muss Vladimir als persönlicher Bodyguard von Anastassja und Aleksej einspringen. Es besteht die Gefahr einer Entführung und Anastassja wird ständig von Visionen geplagt und rettet so ihren Bruder.Es ist alles nur Show!Michael und Sebastian Jackson, die persönlichen Albträume ihres Bruders Florian, sind das zweite Jahr im Internat. In diesem Jahr lernt Michael die schüchterne Emilie kennen. Bei einem gemeinsamen Lauf durch den Wald stürzen sie in eine Schlucht. Sie werden mehr tot, als lebendig aufgefunden. Während Emilie schnell wieder auf den Beinen ist, landet Michael im Rollstuhl. Kann Emilie seine laufenden Depressionen abfangen?