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Would you look after a little lost dinosaur? Of course you would! You'd make him a cosy bed in your shed, andgive him lots of tickles and cuddles. But what if the dinosaur wasmissing his mum? Could you bear to let him go? Packed with warmthand humour, this fabulous picture book will tug your heartstringsand tickle your funny bones!

Would you look after a little lost dinosaur? Of course you would! You'd make him a cosy bed in your shed, andgive him lots of tickles and cuddles. But what if the dinosaur wasmissing his mum? Could you bear to let him go? Packed with warmthand humour, this fabulous picture book will tug your heartstringsand tickle your funny bones!

Just like Romeo, he's falling for Juliet.Juliet Ripley doesn't believe in love. She's witnessed more than her fair share of tragic endings and has sworn off the cursed thing for good. But when Beeloved, the dating app her overbearing mum runs, needs a PR boost, she agrees to help create a reality dating show.Garrick Walton keeps love at arm's length but when asked to take part in the dating series as the shows Knight in Shining Armour he can't say no. Flirting is his forte and the park could use some good press after the charity fraud fiasco.Except it's not the contestants that have caught his eyes, it's the brutally honest producer, Juliet, he's really drawn to.The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to deny their feelings.Will they risk it all for their own happily-ever-after??A Knight Before Christmas is a fluffy, cosy, happily-ever-after YA rom-com novel set at Fairytale Gardens a small-town theme park.Tropes:Forced proximityUnexpected PairingsSmall townFound family and First love representation

When your world is crumbling around you, how do you make life sweet again?

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another stunning, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, following a freshman girl whose college life is turned upside down when her roommate's ex-convict brother moves into their dorm and starts controlling their every move. Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC. When her new roommate's brother is released from prison, the last thing Jordyn expects is to come home and find the ex-convict on their dorm room sofa. But Devonte needs a place to stay while he gets back on his feet-and how could she say no to one of her new best friends?Devonte is older, as charming as he is intelligent, pushing every student he meets to make better choices about their young lives. But Jordyn senses something sinister beneath his friendly advice and growing group of followers. When one of Jordyn's roommates goes missing, she must enlist the help of the university's lone white student to uncover the mystery-or become trapped at the center of a web of lies more tangled than she can imagine.

Join Minnie for an epic Viking adventure across the sea!

The second novel in a brilliant fantasy adventure series from the best-selling author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.

I am vengeance. Fury. Power.Seventeen-year-old pirate Aster Oberon faces a stunning new reality, gifted with magical ability that she's struggling to master. Worse, both she and Will-the Nightweaver who has captured her heart-have been cursed. In mere weeks, they will become ferocious Underlings, creatures forced to serve the evil Queen Morana. The only way to break the curse is by procuring Morana's blood.To track down the cure, Aster teams up with both Will and Titus, the infuriatingly handsome prince of the Eerie who secretly aims to overthrow his royal family's tyrannical reign. The trio's journey takes them to Castle Grim where danger is around every corner, and no one is who they seem.Between deadly dinners, extravagant balls, and shifting desires toward Will and Titus, Aster will have to keep her daggers at the ready and determine who she can trust before the ticking clock of her curse runs out.Layered with devastating revelations and twisty romance, this heart-pounding sequel to Nightweaver will leave readers racing toward the truth about Aster and her destiny.

The deeply romantic sequel to the bestselling Rival Darling - perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Powerless.

Young kids will love joining Thomas and his friends for a fun-filled adventure in this Thomas storybook based on the feature-length Thomas & Friends All Engines Go movie!

The final Fushigi Ygi story in the Universe of the Four Gods begins!The year is 1923. Suzuno Osugi's father Takao warns her to stay away from The Universe of the Four Gods, telling her it's a book that only men can touch. Takao worked with late Einosuke Okuda, who translated its text. He knows that in order to enact its story, the book needs one last heroine: the priestess of Byakko!Just as Suzuno reunites with Karm and Kasal, the brothers she met on her first trip into The Universe of the Four Gods, Ning-Lan unleashes a brutal attack that leaves Kasal mortally wounded. In the aftermath, Karm must come to terms with stepping into his newly awakened powers as a Celestial Warrior. But as the group begins their search for the other Celestial Warriors, something sinister awaits them out in the desert

Hannah Montana meets Heartstopper in this story of a teen pop star on the run from fame who finds family, love and gender euphoria when they become entangled with a local band.Teen pop sensation Sasha may be famous, but they've always kept a layer of anonymity by covering their face to perform. Facing pressure to unmask in public, Sasha runs away to a nowhere midwestern city, planning to finish senior year and come out as nonbinary away from the limelight. But their plan falters from the moment they meet Wavelength, an alt-rock band, and their lead singer.Lillian is struggling to keep the band together, caught in a mess of lyrics, late-night texts and ill-conceived love notes. She's torn between feelings for her ex-girlfriend (and ex-bandmember) and her new infatuation with Sasha. Maybe this stranger is the new singer and the new love she's looking for - even though Sasha's stories don't seem to quite add up.If a whisper of Sasha's fame gets out, their new life is over. Sasha's manager is tracking them down, Wavelength is on the rise, and everyone's hearts are in the mosh pit. Turn off the houselights. The band's counting in.Key Text Featureschaptersdialoguelyrics

Favourite storyteller Julia Donaldson brilliantly weaves togetherthis captivating tale of two friends, a special tree . . . and theamazing story of how paper is made. With perfect, read-aloud rhymesand glowing illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this paper chasewill take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Out of Step, into You is a sapphic contemporary romance following childhood friends turned cross-country team rivals who are forced to work together to win the state championship - for fans of She Gets the Girl.You can't outrun love.Taylor and Marianna were each other's whole world - best friends, running partners, practically sisters - until Marianna moved away and Taylor promptly ghosted her. When the former best friends turned rivals end up on the same cross-country team three years later, everything is a competition... and a reminder of old feelings, as well as blossoming new ones.Marianna runs because she's angry.The oldest child of a single mother, she knows all about responsibility - for her siblings, at her part-time job. She just has to stay focused and be faster than the past nipping at her heels if she wants to secure a new, brighter future. With or without Taylor.Taylor runs to prove herself. The only child of a Divison 1 athlete, she's no stranger to high expectations. With enough effort, she knows she can immortalize herself with a state record and make her parents proud. Then, she can discover her own passion. She definitely doesn't have time to untangle her feelings towards Mari.Can this pair figure out a way to work together before their past catches up with them?

Rien n'est plus dangereux qu'un secret.Suite à la disparition d'Elizabeth Holland, les rumeurs vont bon train dans les rues du Manhattan de 1899. Mais c'est sur les épaules de Diana, la sœur d'Elizabeth, que repose désormais le destin de leur famille, alors que beaucoup complotent contre elle. Entre Pénélope qui est prête à tout pour faire tomber Henry dans ses filets, et l'ancienne domestique d'Elizabeth, Lina, qui découvre que les ragots valent leur poids en or, Diana a de quoi s'inquiéter. Coups bas à l'heure du thé, trahisons au cœur de la nuit, et bals somptueux où bruissent des plus folles rumeurs sont au rendez-vous.Plongez dans l'univers plaqué or de la haute société américaine du XIXe siècle, entre scandales et complots, passion et humour. Si vous avez aimé « Gossip Girl », alors la Saga des Rebelles est faite pour vous.La Saga des Rebelles Les ravissantes Elisabeth et Diana Holland règnent d'une main de maître sur la haute société de Manhattan. Mais quand les sœurs découvrent que leur statut au sein de l'élite new-yorkaise est loin d'être stable, tout le monde devient une menace. De la perfide mondaine Pénélope Hayes au débonnaire séduisant Henry Schoonmaker en passant par l'acariâtre servante Linda Broud, tous veulent leur part du gâteau !Anna Godbersen est une autrice américaine de romans historiques et de romances. Elle a fait ses débuts en 2007 avec le roman historique pour jeunes adultes « Rebelles ». Depuis, sa Saga des Rebelles a connu un succès mondial.

A moving story of understanding your heritage and loving who you are from award-winning author Maisie ChanMy name is Nate Yu Riley, and sometimes I think I'm the worst Chinese person ever!Nate knows he looks Chinese on the outside - but what is he on the inside?

If Edgar Allan Poe wrote for children! Fox and Mole find a spooky story spilling into their lives in this autumnal tale for older picture-book readers. Fox and Mole live alone on a headland, in two houses, side by side. Mole is carefree and self-centred. Fox is responsible and self-sacrificing. As autumn draws in, the friends read a spooky story together (that Mole keeps interrupting) about a racoon who transforms into a scuffling monster (a slightly spooky bit) while Mole eats Fox's cookies (all of them). Fox's anger with Mole's selfishness grows and soon Fox too begins to transform... The Wind in the Willows meets the Brontës in this unique picture book, told in four chapters, which promises an immersive thrill for readers aged 6 and up. A cozy, wry, gothic tale for curling up with on long, dark evenings.

From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor. The dark has come alive . . . Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out of the dark crevices of the world, and with it Sascia's fascination with the darkness was born. Now eighteen, that fascination has become an obsession, and while exploring an area known for its connection to the Darkworld, Sascia sees a person climb out of the darkness. But Nugau is no ordinary person, they're a genderfluid elf prince with one mission . . . to kill Sascia. Except, the second time they meet, Nugau is younger and doesn't recognise Sascia. And the third time, Nugau stumbles out of the darkness with poison running through their veins, expressing their undying love for her. Piecing together the puzzle, Sascia makes two shocking discoveries: the timelines of her world and Nugau's are not linear, and she is inexplicably enmeshed in a war between humanity and elves. But with their worlds at battle, is it worth fighting for each other . . . ?Praise for Threads that Bind:'A fantastical - and utterly original - world. A must-read for all fantasy fans.' Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea'A gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance and modern myth.' Alexandra Bracken, author of Lore'Kika Hatzopoulou delivers a high-stakes, page-turning mystery with an utterly gasp-worthy twist.' Leslie Vedder, author of the Bone Spindle trilogy

Stella Chen is annoyed. Her parents have forced her to join the Zhao family on a college tour around the West Coast, and their overachieving son Alan, who she hasn't seen since she was six, is insufferable. It also seems like her parents can't wait to take a break from her, as she's a constant reminder of the son they recently lost - Stella's big brother, David. Tensions fly as Stella struggles with grief, long-kept family secrets are revealed, and at some point along the way she begins to see Alan as more than just the bratty kid from her childhood... All the Way Around the Sun is a powerful childhood friends-to-lovers tale about secrets, grief and family bonds, from the author of This Place is Still Beautiful.