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DARKNESS, DRAMA AND DEATH FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AND BESTSELLING* AUTHOR OF CLEAN AND HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL COVEN.SING FOR YOUR LIFE! Welcome to the New Alliance – a reimagined world after a war and a flood. Taryn Beck and her family don’t have much, and her younger brother needs vital medication to survive. Medication they can’t access or afford. Taryn secretly enters Network G’s reality show: Starmaker, the most watched TV show in the world. The rules are simple; young women from all over the globe compete to join an all-singing, all-dancing pop outfit, DOLLHOU5E. If you win, a life of luxury, stardom and wealth awaits . . . But there’s a catch. Eliminated contestants are literally eliminated; “volunteered” to Project Population, an initiative designed to cull the community.    Sequestered in the sinister Dreamhouse, and filmed 24 hours-a-day, Taryn soon realises that reality TV is far from real. She and her fellow trainees are pitted against each other in cruel challenges. Working with gorgeous boyband mentor, Cade, Taryn covertly plots to expose this brutal regime and destroy Starmaker from the inside.   Get ready for the performance of Taryn’s life.The explosive new YA novel from Juno Dawson.      *Her Majesty’s Royal Coven reached TCM category number one on 26th July 2022.

What does a boy with an amazing imagination do when he finds a book about secret codes at the library? He joins his best friends on an amazing secret agent adventure, of course! Sneak along with Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they try break into the evil Dr Daisy's lair. Will Milo and his friends crack the secret computer code to discover her plans before they're discovered?

What does a boy with an awesome imagination do when he discovers an old scroll with a map to a hidden tomb? He gathers his best friends to go on a creepy adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack and Cheddar as they explore dark and spooky tunnels in search of a mummy's tomb. Will they succeed in discovering the secrets of the tomb, or become victims of the mummy's curse?

A spellbinding magical adventure. Master storyteller Helen Dunmore writes the story of Sapphire and her brother Conor, and their discovery of INGO, a powerful and exciting world under the sea. You'll find the mermaid of Zennor inside Zennor church. She fell in love with a human, but she was a Mer creature and so she couldn't come to live with him up in the dry air. She swam up the stream to hear him sing, then one day he swam down it and was never seen again. He became one of the Mer people... Sapphire's father told her that story when she was little. When he is lost at sea she can't help but think of that old myth; she's convinced he's still alive. The following summer her brother Conor keeps disappearing for hours on end. She goes to the cove to find him, but instead meets Faro, an enigmatic and intriguing Merman. He takes her to Ingo and introduces her to a world she never knew existed. She must let go of all her Air thoughts and embrace the sea and all things Mer. After her first visit she is entranced - merely the sound of running water makes her yearn to be in Ingo once more. Ingo blood runs strongly in Sapphy and Conor fears she will leave the Air world for good. He pleads with her to ignore her craving for the sea and stay safely in their cottage up on the cliff. But not only is Sapphy intoxicated by the Mer world, she longs to see her father once more. And she's sure she can hear him singing across the water... "e;I wish I was away in IngoFar across the briny sea..."e;

When stardom calls, can love survive?Everyone wants a piece of the Drew Schafer, the talented and troubled lead singer of up-and-coming band The Kerbs. Only his girlfriend Ruby knows the real Drew - the gentle, vulnerable boy beneath the stardust. But no one else even knows that Ruby exists...Told over three music festivals, this searing new novel from bestselling prize winner Sara Barnard charts the highs and heartbreaks of what it means for a dream to come true.

Mary-Kate and her granny are going to stay at a very quiet castle near a very quiet loch in the Scottish village of Bonkillyknock. The perfect destination for reading beside fireplaces and drinking cups of tea with Granny's friends. However, this is no ordinary holiday - it's the 93rd World Society of Monster Hunters' Conference! So, when an ear-shattering howl interrupts the convention, Mary-Kate isn't too anxious. After all, the experts are on hand to investigate. But when the castle kitchen is destroyed and everyone suspects the usually peaceful Loch Morgavie monster, Mary-Kate isn't sure the clues add up. Could there be some other beastly problem bothering Bonkillyknock Castle? It's up to Mary-Kate to find out...

Amazon #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Being a TeenA "moving, empathetic must-read about growing up and discovering what matters." -BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick"[An] accomplished work that packs a big emotional punch..." -Readers' Favorite"Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, this timely coming-of-age novel explores the complex bonds of multi-generational families and a young teen's quest to define her identity." -BookLife by Publishers WeeklyWelcome to Bainbridge Avenue, where fourteen-year-old Vicki's life takes a bumpy turn. She's got a lot on her plate-sharing a cramped room with her siblings, worrying about her mom who can't catch a break, and dreaming about a dad who's nowhere to be found. But things start to change when Vicki meets Rosa from Apartment 1A, who introduces her to the building's basement, a hidden world full of forgotten stories and secrets waiting to be uncovered. As Vicki sets out beyond her neighborhood, searching for her place in the world, she wonders if the imperfect family and friends she has on Bainbridge Avenue might just be the treasures she's been looking for all along. Join her on a journey of hope, heartache, and unexpected discoveries in Back to Bainbridge.

A sexy thriller-with a shocking twist-by the author of Everything We Never Said.River Santos is stuck-in her job, in her dead-end town, in her grief. Her father died in a house fire, her mother has been MIA for nearly a year, and the only person she can count on is her best friend.Things feel like they're turning around when Logan-the mysterious, hot guy at work-suddenly seems interested. But things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend, Noah, starts showing up.The flames of romance must take a backseat though, when startling revelations about the deadly fire emerge...River isn't sure who to trust anymore, but she needs to figure it out, fast.

The first in a hilarious series from multi-award-winning teacher and World Book Day Ambassador, MC Grammar!

New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft's Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched romantic fantasy that will keep you racing through the pages long into the night.

A magical middle-grade adventure about two sisters who need to rely on their own wits and each other when they're pulled into a new world, from black&write! fellow and bestselling author, Lisa Fuller.

Can you conquer death itself? And at what price? A thrilling andbeautifully written dystopian fantasy sequel to THESE STOLEN LIVES,full of tension, romance and godly powers. Perfect for fans ofMalorie Blackman and Tahereh Mafi.

Magical adventures in a forest full of fairies with everyone's favourite human-fairy best friend team, Lola and Larch, for fans of Rainbow Magic and Isadora Moon. Lola and Larch uncover a threat to the forest where the fairy clan lives.

My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary: PLOP OF THE CLASS is packed full offriendship, fun and toilet jokes galore!

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill a seemingly impossible school assignment—and learns about friendship, community, and himself along the way.Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight.Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical role model performed his twelve labors by himself, Herc begins to see that he may not have to go it alone.

Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult NovelIn Adam Cesare's terrifying young adult debut, Quinn Maybrook finds herself caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress--that just may cost her life.Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start. But what they don't know is that ever since the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory shut down, Kettle Springs has cracked in half. On one side are the adults, who are desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and on the other are the kids, who want to have fun, make prank videos, and get out of Kettle Springs as quick as they can.Kettle Springs is caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress. It's a fight that looks like it will destroy the town. Until Frendo, the Baypen mascot, a creepy clown in a pork-pie hat, goes homicidal and decides that the only way for Kettle Springs to grow back is to cull the rotten crop of kids who live there now. YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee

The SWOONY summer rom-com for fans of Lynn Painter and book lovers everywhere!

It's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he's ready for anything at his BIG new school—but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some "oopsies" along the way!

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 2.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING FOILED BOARD.From the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing.  Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they’d always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn – an Ordinary – has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death.   Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it’s a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives…   Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary Powerless and Reckless available now.  ​Fearless available to pre-order now.  RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING POWERLESS TRILOGY.Praise for Powerless: ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls 'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review ‘Incredible and impressive’ Goodreads Reader Reader ‘A riveting fantasy debut’ Bookseller Review  ‘This destroyed me... In a good way!’ Bookseller Review

Q: What is your Roman Empire? A: A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome. The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men. They seek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant young woman. In Pompeii, Gia dreams of being a female Gladiator, but there is no such thing. When she wins the favour of Claudia – the beautiful daughter of the Emperor – her star begins to rise in the arena, but so does the risk to her life. Together, the girls must battle conspiracies to overthrow the Empire, and their growing feelings for one another. Feelings the Goddesses had not planned on.A scintillating and enchanting new series, perfect for fans of Powerless, Lore and Crescent City.