Birdsong
By: Katya Balen
4.31
Format: 104 pages, Paperback
The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting…
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1. 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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- childrens
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
2. Crossing the Line
By: Tia Fisher
4.28
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
'Do you feel safe?' A powerful novel exploring how teenagers can be swept up into county lines. … read more
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- young adult
- contemporary
3. Choose Love
By: Nicola Davies
4.13
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Choose Love is a cycle of poems that highlights the experience of those forced to become refugees. … read more
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4. Steady For This
By: Nathanael Lessore
3.90
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
MEET MC GROWLS, WANNABE RAPPER AND STAR OF THE SHOW IN THIS HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING TEEN DEBUT. … read more
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- fiction
- young adult
5. 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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- fiction
- middle grade
- childrens
- young adult
6. HappyHead (HappyHead, #1)
By: Josh Silver
4.04
Format: 383 pages, Paperback
Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize, 2024 Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing, 2024 An Ama… read more
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- fiction
- young adult
- contemporary
7. 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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- childrens
- middle grade
- animals
- young adult
- fiction
8. 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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- childrens
- middle grade
- animals
- fiction
- contemporary
9. Leila and the Blue Fox
By: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
4.29
Format: 250 pages, Hardcover
She was very tired. She lay down, her soft head on her soft paws. The sunset licked her face.… read more
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- childrens
- middle grade
- animals
- fiction
- contemporary
"Foxes do dream. Here is Fox's. The sky dusty with stars. The wind strong and blowing. Her belly full and she is running. Above her the sky lights dance, but they are only good for hunting by. She doe…"-Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Leila and the Blue Fox
10. The Song Walker
By: Zillah Bethell
4.16
Format: None pages, None
"There are three questions that I need to find the answers to: -Where am I? -What am I doing here… read more
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- fiction
- middle grade
- childrens
- young adult
11. 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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- childrens
- middle grade
- animals
- fiction
- contemporary
"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
12. 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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- animals
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
13. 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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- childrens
- middle grade
- animals
- young adult
- fiction
"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
14. Needle
By: Patrice Lawrence
3.69
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence explores the harsh reality of the criminal justice system for… read more
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- childrens
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
15. Jamie
By: L.D. Lapinski
4.46
Format: 161 pages, Kindle Edition
A beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, abou… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
- contemporary
"Being trans is fine, it's the world that's the problem. And that's what people don't seem to get. There are loads of us as well. Whether you make room for us or not, whether you accept us or not, whe…"-L.D. Lapinski, Jamie
16. Birdsong
By: Katya Balen
4.31
Format: 104 pages, Paperback
The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting… read more
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- music
- childrens
- female authors
- middle grade
- animals
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- birds
17. Resist
By: Tom Palmer
4.21
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer shines a light on life under wartime occupation, in a beautif… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- young adult
18. Until The Road Ends
By: Phil Earle
4.26
Format: None pages, Paperback
Until the Road Ends is the eagerly awaited new novel from the bestselling author of When the Sky T… read more
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- animals
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
19. Jodie
By: Hilary McKay
3.70
Format: 104 pages, Paperback
Trapped and alone on the salt marshes, Jodie is troubled by a haunting presence in thiseerily atmos… read more
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- childrens
- young adult
20. Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)
By: Katherine Rundell
4.18
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
The day Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.… read more
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- fiction
- middle grade
- childrens
- young adult
"I'm no philosopher, and I prefer, in an ideal world, to go uneaten. (p. 111)"-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)
"What is this rainfall of children? Did I go sailing just to have storms of infants cascading down my sail at me? (p. 74)"-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)
"Nighthand grunted, and signalled for another bottle of wine. "Are you sure?" said Irian. "Shouldn't we keep our wits about us?" "I see no reason to. I prefer the world drunk. It disappoints me less."…"-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)
21. Calling the Whales
By: Jasbinder Bilan
3.45
Format: 80 pages, Paperback
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