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The fish in the bathtub
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
A beautiful, heartwarming story set in post- war Poland about a grandfather and his mission to enjoy a traditional carp dinner.
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The knight's kiss
Nicholls, Sally; Suyatna, Nadiyah
Paper Book
An arranged marriage interferes with star-crossed love in this sweeping medieval romance from Sally Nicholls - perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers. Lady Elinor of Hardford has fallen in love for the first time, with Dan, her cousin and knight-in-training. But her father has...
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The girl who lost a leopard
Farook, Nizrana
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From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard!
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The Day My Family Disappeared
Cosgrove, Lee
Paper Book
Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from bestselling author Jo Simmons. Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from the bestselling author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet. Bob Bunyon is fed up. In a family full...
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Aaron Slater, illustrator
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Aaron Slater, Illustrator is an uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you're out of step with your peers, from Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada...
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Journey back to freedom : the Olaudah Equiano story
Johnson, Catherine; Hickey, Katie
Paper Book
From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story. Aged only eleven, Olaudah Equiano was cruelly snatched from his home in Africa and sold into slavery. He spent much...
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The strange case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Paper Book
An eerily superb story of murder and monstrosity on the streets of Victorian London that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations, now available in an accessible format for all readers. Stevenson's classic story of split...
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The raven riddle
Hardy, Vashti; Smillie, Natalie
Paper Book
Grace and Tom are about to face their most challenging mission so far... Bestselling author Vashti Hardy returns with a heartfelt and action-filled third addition to the Griffin Gate series. Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to fight crime...
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Wrath
Sedgwick, Marcus
Paper Book
Marcus Sedgwick crafts a characteristically unsettling mystery exploring teen relationships and our connection to the world around us in his gripping Barrington Stoke debut. From the multi-award-winning author of Midwinterblood and The Ghosts of Heaven comes a suspenseful,...
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Super sub
Gibbons, Alan; Shephard, David
Paper Book
Bengo is the best player Smithy's ever seen, so why is he always left on the bench? An action-packed football story accompanied by fascinating facts and historical detail about famous substitutes. New boy Smithy can't understand why everyone is so excited about a player on the football...
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Storm horse
Elson, Jane
Paper Book
When a mystery horse gallops on to a London housing estate in the middle of a storm, it will change four kids' lives for ever ... A heart-warming tale that celebrates neurodiversity and the power of alternative thinking from an author known for her honest, heartfelt and inclusive stories. Perfect...
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The Griffin Gate
Hardy, Vashti
Paper Book
Bestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart. "Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area ...?" Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin...
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Alice through the looking glass and what she found there
Carroll, Lewis
Paper Book
The timeless sequel to the Kate Greenaway Medal and Kurt Maschler Award-winning Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. For over a century, Lewis Carroll's classic stories of logic and lunacy have inspired delight in young and old alike. Continuing Alice's adventures, Alice Through the Looking-Glass sees...
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Survival in space : the Apollo 13 mission
Long, David
Paper Book
A thrilling and captivating retelling of one of history's most famous space missions, publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13's fateful launch. April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned...
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Daisy and the Unknown Warrior
Bradman, Tony
Paper Book
Following the loss of her Dad during the War, Daisy becomes convinced of a connection to an unnamed British soldier in this moving historical tale, inspired by the true story of Britain's Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at...
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The deep-sea duke
James, Lauren
Paper Book
Lauren James dives into a strange new world with a truly imaginative look at the climate crisis in this breathtaking companion to The Starlight Watchmaker Hugo is spending the holidays on his friend Dorian's home planet, Hydrox. Although thrilled at the invitation, Hugo is still...
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Everdark
Elphinstone, Abi
Paper Book
The stunning prequel to Abi Elphinstone's mesmerising The Unmapped Chronicles series. Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will...
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What magic is this?
Bourne, Holly
Paper Book
The power of female friendship casts its spell in this uplifting Barrington Stoke debut from one of the hottest properties in UKYA. Sophia, Mia and Alexis are clinging on to a spark of hope that maybe âe" just maybe âe" they're special. But could they really be witches with the power...
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Anna Gain and the same sixty seconds
Bass, Guy
Paper Book
A laugh-out-loud and punny take on Groundhog Day for young readers from a top-notch author-illustrator pairing. Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late, and she's certainly never late for the school bus. Every day she catches it in perfect time. But not today. After a series of absurd...
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World burn down
Cole, Stephen
Paper Book
A powerful and potent look at the terrifying destruction humans wreak upon the Amazon rainforest, from the bestselling author of Young Bond. Carlos's mother works for IBAMA, Brazil's Environmental Authority. As head of a specially trained task force, her role is to protect the Amazon...
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Queen of King Street
McLaughlin, Tom
Paper Book
The Royal Family must learn to live like common people in this hilarious Barrington Stoke debut from the author of The Accidental Prime Minister. Unlucky Bertie has only gone and gambled away the entire family fortune. It's the last in a long line of disasters, and...
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The house of clouds
Thompson, Lisa
Paper Book
The power of imagination and storytelling combine in a poignant and uplifting novella of family, connection and overcoming grief. Tabby's fed up. Fed up with losing her best friend and fed up that Grandad has come to stay. Grandad's always telling the same old silly, made-up stories...
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Wuthering Heights
Landman, Tanya; Bronte?, Emily
Paper Book
Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman reignites another beloved Brontë classic in a phenomenal retelling accessible to all readers. The night that Heathcliff, an unkempt orphan, arrives at the Heights, Cathyâe(tm)s life will change for ever âe¦ but theirs will not be a happy...
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The prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Spark, Muriel
Paper Book
Muriel Spark's classic novel of the power of loyalty and influence now available in a stunning package that is accessible for all readers. At an Edinburgh school in the 1930s, glamorous, outspoken Miss Jean Brodie is quite certain of her role as teacher: to devote the wisdom of her...
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Just another little lie
Ainsworth, Eve
Paper Book
Award-winning author Eve Ainsworth returns with a stark, honest and deeply moving novella exploring the difficult subject of alcoholism. Violet's mum hasn't been herself for a while. A few too many glasses of wine in the evening. Mornings when she can't get out of bed. Now Violet's...
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Jane Eyre : a retelling
Landman, Tanya; Bronte?, Charlotte
Paper Book
Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of one of the greatest novels ever written. Orphaned as a child, tormented by her guardian and cast out to a harsh boarding school, Jane Eyre has been raised in the shadow...
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Lark
McGowan, Anthony
Paper Book
Nature's fury tests a brother's courage and a dog's loyalty in this Carnegie Medal winning ending to the story of the beloved brothers of the Truth of Things series. WINNER OF THE 2020 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL. Things are tense at home for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum's coming to...
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Stay a little longer
Rai, Bali
Paper Book
A powerful and immensely moving story of friendship, family and happiness, from an award-winning author well-known for his gritty realism for teens. Aman's dad is gone, leaving her feeling lost and alone. She struggles to talk about it, but it's a fact and he isn't coming back. When...
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White feather
MacPhail, Catherine
Paper Book
A moving tale of war, loss and cowardice.
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Good boy
Peet, Mal
Paper Book
A powerful and unsettling novella from the multi-award-winning Mal Peet, with stunning full-colour illustrations from Kate Greenaway-longlisted Emma Shoard. Sandie has been battling it since childhood: the hulking, snarling black dog of her nightmares. For years, her precious pet dog...
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The disconnect
David, Keren
Paper Book
How will a group of teenagers react when they are offered £1,000 to give up their mobile phone in Keren David's thought-provoking story of perspective and influence. Could you disconnect from your phone for six weeks? An eccentric entrepreneur has challenged Esther's year group to do...
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One shot
Landman, Tanya
Paper Book
A powerful and deeply moving coming-of-age drama from Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman, inspired by the life of infamous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. After the death of her beloved father, Maggie and her family are thrown into a life of destitution. With little income...
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Virus
Bradford, Chris; Frang, Anders
Paper Book
The thrilling, high-octane sequel to sci-fi adventure Gamer, from the bestselling author of Bodyguard In Gamer, Scott escaped Virtual Kombat âe" the all-too-real virtual reality game in which Vince Power risks the lives of street kids for profit. Scott's now on the run and comes...
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