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New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story.Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entertainment company and her father’s presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend.Nathaniel is off limits—she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn’t any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can’t forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . .So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it’s hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parent’s expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?

The epic conclusion to Blood for Blood, the cinematic heart-wrenching Mafia romance trilogy from number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle.

The gripping second instalment in Blood for Blood, the heart-racing Mafia romance trilogy from number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle.

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The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level! Thirteen-year-old Mason guides his friends as they collect ingredients for a meal that's key to beating the beast. But IRL, his leadership skills have no effect on his little brother. Tasked with making dinner while their parents work evenings, Mason battles to please the eight-year-old and is struggling to keep his cool. With help from his squad, can Mason find victory dealing with the dragon and his sibling? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad is on an Open World quest to save Atlantis from sea monsters! Thirteen-year-old Kai isn't thrilled about this underwater level. He usually takes a background role managing the group's supplies, but now he's vital in giving out air refills or else it's game over. Worse, Kai is feeling even more pressure IRL with an upcoming oral presentation at school. With help from the squad, can Kai figure out how to breathe deep and work through his anxiety? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The Rival is a charming and irresistible romantic comedy from Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and Begin Again!

For fans of Richard Scarry, join two friends on a hilarious adventure through an animal city as they embark on a topsy-turvy journey to find each other. Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it's Kimbo's birthday! Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo's house! Will they ever get to celebrate together? From the creators of No. 5 Bubblegum Street, featuring artwork that "share[s] the bright hand-drawn style of beloved Scarry characters" (The Times), join the friends as their paths get tangled and the city takes them on an adventure. Will they ever get to celebrate together? There is so much to see in this vibrant city! Come along and join the adventure!

From the award-winning author of Cocoa Magic comes a story of humor, hope, and heart. Bella and Bean, two small hippos, enjoy spending their days lounging in the mud, but Bella has a big dream, and she is determined to see it come true.

From the duo that brought you Mystery at the Biltmore: The Vanderhoff Heist comes another page-turning mystery. When a famous feline at the Biltmore is catnapped and Elodie is asked to keep the investigation a secret, she will need to try new tactics to find the culprit.

A dark, intoxicating and unputdownable thriller, simmering with atmosphere

The party continues but the problems get bigger in the second instalment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma.

The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .

The curse is calling, the bitten unite . . . return to the Town of the Turned as things get DANGEROUS in the third book in the chilling, thrilling Bite Risk series.

When Valerie finds Auden's food blog, the two are drawn together and connect over their shared love of food, and start to discover new ways to express themselves to the full.

Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this enchanting new series, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess!Twelve-year-old Ella's spent her life dreaming about adventure, but it's hard when you're stuck with a stepfamily who treat you like a maid. So when she unexpectedly wakes up in a land far, far away, she's thrilled at the chance to embark on an epic quest. That is, until she finds herself trapped once more - this time in the castle of a dangerous beast...Belle, meanwhile, has big plans. Her family's business is on the brink of ruin, and to save it she's going to enter-and win-a royal competition to honour the prince's thirteenth birthday. But when she unexpectedly wakes up in the home of a stepfamily she doesn't know, she has to come up with a new plan - and fast!Can Ella escape the beast's clutches? And can Belle escape in time for the competition? Happily-ever-after just got very, very complicated...

What would happen if Sleeping Beauty was faced with a poisoned apple, and Snow White had to do battle against a ferocious dragon?As a baby, Rose was cursed to meet a mysterious fate on her thirteenth birthday. But unclear on the exact details, no one's more surprised than Rose when she's suddenly whisked to a strange palace, trapped by an evil queen holding a suspicious looking apple. . .Princess Snow is preparing for the ceremony that will prove she's fit to rule her kingdom. The problem? Her wicked stepmother. The other problem? Without warning, she finds herself in the middle of the Dreamwood where, on top of everything else, she has to worry about a sleeping curse. . .Can Rose escape the fate that's followed her since birth? And can Snow save her kingdom from her stepmother? Happily-ever-after just got a lot more complicated!

When Lexie sees Shane for the first time, she's blown away. Not only by the way he plays football (although that is great), but by his looks, how he's not like the other boys. Electricity at first sight.He feels the same about her.But there's a problem. New in town, Shane has taken Lexie's brother Niall's position in the national U18s starting 11. So Shane must be her secret. Niall can never find out.And she must be Shane's secret too. His family situation is complicated. He's a carer for his disabled father. It doesn't allow for a girlfriend.At first, the sneaking around is exciting: after practice, meeting on the beach, hiding from Niall. But things are about to get complicated . . .

The tables have turned on the mainland, and whilst the Resistance try to build a haven for refugees seeking safety, new dangers approach from overseas, with allegiances unknown.As fear of the Descendants' retribution rises, Peridot, Euan, and their friends are left with no choice other than to seek the help of Vallaeartha as she battles desperately to control the darkness inside of her.In this explosive conclusion to the Earthlings trilogy both loyalties and friendships are tested, as Peridot and Euan decide just how far they will go to fight for the right to freedom, for all kind.

Leah Zhang is sent on an intensive two-week travel program acrossChina where she is forced to partner with her former annoying classmate,Cyrus. But the deeper they wander into China, the deeperLeah finds herself falling in love with her home, herself and herpartner.

From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a second unique and hilarious middle-grade story, perfect for readers of David Baddiel, Little Badman and Adam Wins the Internet!Pre-order now!Like many thirteen-year-olds, Yasmin Pathman doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up.Her parents want her to be a doctor, and expect her to focus on school - the only computer game they allow her to play is purely educational (yawn!).Yasmin gets so good at it that the game's company invite her to play at a national competition. Her friends, teachers, and family are mega excited about the opportunity, but Yasmin's not!So when her best friend Zane introduces her to a cool football game called FifPro, Yassmin's ready for some fun! She can't get enough of it, secretly playing matches whenever she can, hiding Zane's spare console from her parents, and spending her lunch hours swapping stats with her friends about an anonymous FifPro superstar called The Goat.Before long, Yasmin's gaming talent means she's smashing every match and is desperate to become as great, if not greater than her hero. But when she receives an exciting invite to the national FifPro tournament she faces a dilemma - it's on the SAME day as the other competition!Playing computer games might have taught Yasmin how to be a brilliant problem-solver, but this puzzle might be a level too far. Can she make everyone proud, beat The Goat, and convince her parents that she wants to be a professional gamer?

This cool repackage of a high-selling comedic contemporary novel, The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney, follows Devon as she successfully lies her way into the popular crowd and as her lies come crashing down around her.

A cool, clean repackage of the sequel to a high-selling (100k+ copies) comedic contemporary novel, Devon Delaney Should Totally Know Better follows Devon as she gets caught in another supergigantic lie.

For fans of Talia Hibbert and Lynn Painter comes a funny and unflinchingly honest story about a teen who must come to terms with her disability and what it means for her identity, her love life, and her future.