The Lion Above the Door
By: Onjali Q. Raúf
4.35
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class …
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1. Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms
By: Katherine Rundell
3.97
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can’t prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English bo… read more
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2. The Girl of Ink and Stars
By: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
3.68
Format: 228 pages, Paperback
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, and the British Book Awards' Children's Book… read more
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"India is a place where colour is doubly bright. Pinks that scald your eyes, blues you could drown in."-Kiran Millwood Hargrave, The Girl of Ink and Stars
3. Varjak Paw (Varjak Paw #1)
By: Dave McKean , S.F. Said
3.76
Format: None pages, Paperback
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always liv… read more
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- fantasy
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
4. Time Travelling with a Hamster
By: Ross Welford
3.19
Format: 292 pages, ebook
"My dad died twice. Once when he was thirty nine and again four years later when he was twelve. The… read more
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5. Cogheart (The Cogheart Adventures, #1)
By: Peter Bunzl
4.47
Format: 907 pages, Paperback
Some secrets change the world in a heartbeat. . . . Lily's life is in mortal peril. Her father is m… read more
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6. The Guggenheim Mystery (London Eye Mystery #2)
By: Siobhan Dowd , Robin Stevens
4.29
Format: 176 pages, Paperback
My name is Ted Spark. I am 12 years and 281 days old. I have seven friends. Three months ago, I sol… read more
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7. October, October
By: Katya Balen
4.38
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD. October and her dad live in the w… read more
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- contemporary
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"It is my story and it is our story and it isn't perfect and it isn't finished but it is whole."-Katya Balen, October, October
8. The Last Firefox (The Last Firefox #1)
By: Lee Newbery
4.37
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
A heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire.Between bullies at school… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fantasy
- contemporary
9. The Final Year
By: Matt Goodfellow
4.71
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to h… read more
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10. Safiyyah's War
By: Hiba Noor Khan
4.32
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews dur… read more
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- war
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- historical fiction
11. Tyger
By: S.F. Said
4.17
Format: 304 pages, None
In a strange alternate world, where the British Empire has never ended, a young boy called Adam has… read more
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12. The Last Bear (The Last Bear #1)
By: Hannah Gold
4.29
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindne… read more
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- contemporary
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13. The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond (The House at the Edge of Magic, #3)
By: Amy Sparkes
4.18
Format: 186 pages, Kindle Edition
Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny next book in the House at the Edge of Magic series. N… read more
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14. When the Sky Falls
By: Phil Earle
4.32
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Inspired by a true story. It's 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff wom… read more
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- war
- middle grade
- young adult
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- historical fiction
15. The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
By: Ben Miller
3.98
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Following the breakout successes of The Night I Met Father Christmas and The Boy Who Made the World… read more
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16. Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good
By: Louie Stowell
4.11
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Packed with doodles and cartoons, here is the diary of Loki as he’s trapped on earth as a petulant … read more
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17. Escape Room
By: Christopher Edge
3.65
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it’s just a game – the ultimate escape r… read more
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- fantasy
18. The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh (Billy Plimpton, #1)
By: Helen Rutter
4.29
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
When life is funny, make some jokes about it. Billy Plimpton has a big dream: to become a famous… read more
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- school
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- contemporary
19. The Lost Whale
By: Hannah Gold
4.40
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A gorgeously written standalone from the acclaimed author of The Last Bear, Hannah Gold's second no… read more
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- fantasy
"A patchwork of blue, emerald and turquoise, with white horses dancing like diamonds on the surface. The water stretched out forever until it melted into the sky."-Hannah Gold, The Lost Whale
20. The Lion Above the Door
By: Onjali Q. Raúf
4.35
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class … read more
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- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- historical fiction
- novels
- fantasy
21. Finding Bear (The Last Bear #2)
By: Hannah Gold
4.54
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
The unmissable follow-up to the award-winning The Last Bear— perfect for fans of Rosanne Parry and… read more
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22. While the Storm Rages
By: Phil Earle
4.09
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
'A truly brilliant story of courage and resilience and exceptional animals. This wartime ‘Incredibl… read more
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- war
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"How could he get so very, very close, only to see it snatched away?"-Phil Earle, While the Storm Rages
"When something is this good, Noah told himself, it shouldn’t be hidden away. It should be shared with others."-Phil Earle, While the Storm Rages
"But, Noah, it’s coming. Everyone knows it. It’s like a storm. And while the storm rages, it won’t be safe for any of us.’ ‘So we make that decision when it happens, Mum. When it’s overhead and we can…"-Phil Earle, While the Storm Rages
"Because I made a promise to Dad, didn’t I? Swore blind I’d keep Winn with me, and that she’d be safe. We made a deal. And if I don’t keep my part, then how do I know that Dad will keep his? How do I …"-Phil Earle, While the Storm Rages
23. Dread Wood (Dread Wood, #1)
By: Jennifer Killick
4.06
Format: 195 pages, Kindle Edition
The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for… read more
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24. The Light in Everything
By: Katya Balen
4.32
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
From the author of October, October, shortlisted for the 2022 CILIP Carnegie Medal, comes a life-af… read more
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25. Like a Charm
By: Elle McNicoll
4.25
Format: 313 pages, Paperback
Edinburgh is a city filled with magical creatures. No one can see them... until Ramya Knox. As … read more
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"Exactly. These stories about fairies and giants and vampires and trolls... they may have written them completely wrong. But you're still more likely to find a magical monster in a story than someone …"-Elle McNicoll, Like a Charm
"Ramya, your brain...it's why you can see through Glamour. It's why you're immune to Sirens. It's...it's incredible. I wish I were like you. I've never met anyone that can do what you do. I swear. It …"-Elle McNicoll, Like a Charm
"Books are like little pockets of time. Little artifacts from other cultures and other periods of history. You can go to a museum where they put everything behind glass and won't let you touch things.…"-Elle McNicoll, Like a Charm
"Maybe you don't need the whole world. Maybe you don't need a fridge full of gold stars. You don't need to fit the mold. You just need one person who believes you're right, just as you are. That the g…"-Elle McNicoll, Like a Charm
26. The Dog Who Saved the World
By: Ross Welford
4.19
Format: 416 pages, Paperback
When eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject… read more
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27. Secrets of a Sun King
By: Emma Carroll
4.15
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
THE BOOKSELLER'S BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH AUGUST 201… read more
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28. How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
By: Ben Miller
4.17
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Enter a world of wonder in this classic adventure … read more
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29. The Shark Caller
By: Zillah Bethell
4.42
Format: 400 pages, Paperback
Desperate to become a shark caller to avenge the death of her parents, Blue Wing is instead charged… read more
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"Kubilang kau itu munafik. Begitulah menurutku! Kau mengatakan apapun yang sesuai untukmu pada satu waktu dan mengubah faktanya kapanpun kau mau."-Zillah Bethell, The Shark Caller
"Yang masih hidup seharusnya lebih diutamakan daripada yang sudah mati. Itu kata Chimera. Dan dia benar. Yang mati sudah tiada. Kita memang harus menghormati mereka, kita memang harus mengenal mereka,…"-Zillah Bethell, The Shark Caller
"Kurasa orang sama seperti saat mereka dilahirkan. Ada hal yang terjadi pada kita sepanjang hidup yang mungkin mengubah kita, tapi hanya sedikit. Orang itu seperti batu di pantai—laut akan menerjang b…"-Zillah Bethell, The Shark Caller
"Itu bukan salahmu. Aku tahu aku bilang begitu, tapi sebenarnya bukan. Aku hanya marah, dan saat aku marah, aku mengatakan hal-hal yang tidak seharusnya." "Hal-hal yang benar," ujar Siringen. "Bukan. …"-Zillah Bethell, The Shark Caller
30. The Week at World's End
By: Emma Carroll
4.15
Format: 241 pages, Kindle Edition
The hotly anticipated new standalone from the bestselling and award-winning Queen of Historical Fic… read more
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