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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.

Big Rhino and Little Rhiino take a walk together and discover what is HONKING! Meet goose and her three baby geese, before Little Rhino yawns and heads off to bed with Big Rhino following.

A new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-stylevideo game world and the real world of elementary schoolwhere friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, andteamwork will always win!

A story about self-discovery, grief, and destiny that begs the question:How do you keep going when your world has stopped spinning?

With lively text and charming illustrations, this sweetly observed story introduces children to the days of the week, and shares a positive experience of growing up with separated parents. Whether it's wiggling on her cosy Wednesday with Mama, visiting the library with her childminder on Thursday, making origami cranes with her grandparents on Saturday or scooting in the park with Daddy on Sunday, this little girl cherishes the time she spends with all her caregivers. Through the eyes of a creative and curious child, this is an uplifting look at the familiarity and anticipation of a daily routine and spending time with all the special people who take care of children.

The much-awaited companion to the New York Times bestselling You've Reached Sam. It's been a year since Oliver's best friend Sam died. Even though he knows he won't get a response, Oliver can't stop texting Sam's number, especially as the anniversary of his death approaches. Then one day he accidentally hits the call button, and someone picks up.But the voice on the other end isn't Sam.

Nora Nightsky is a star - literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the Little Bear constellation and sprinkling magic down to earth to grant human wishes. But Nora is nowhere near as shiny as her perfect brother and sister. She prefers a cosy black hole! She doesn't think much of wish-granting either. Why can't humans solve their own problems!?

From debut author Erin Becker comes an action-packed but tender novel about first romance, queer identity, and learning how to be brave when it matters the most.On the soccer field, Magic Mel is in her element. She’s ready to lead her team to victory at the city championship in her new role as captain. Off the field, however, is a totally different story. Mel can’t get a handle on her class presentation, her friend group has completely dissolved, and her ex-friend-current-teammate, Tory, is being the worst. The only place she feels like herself is in her text conversations where she shares her secret poetry with BTtoYouPlease.Tory McNally, on the other hand, is keeping everything together, thank you very much. So what if her mom is more preoccupied with her craft projects and new husband than her, or that she’s down to one IRL friend because of annoying, overly peppy “Magic” Mel? She’s perfectly fine, and even when she maybe isn’t, she’s got NotEmilyD to text with.As the championships loom closer, everything around Mel and Tory starts to get more and more complicated: the dynamics on the field, the rift between their friend group, and, as they connect anonymously online, maybe even their feelings for each other . . .