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Funny, dramatic, sometimes dark and bang on trend, this thrilling YA novel is perfect for those who love a Black Mirror twist. Harper wants to be an influencer. Badly. She’ll do anything to be like her famous cousin, Belle. When Belle is the latest 'victim' in a string of influencer kidnappings, and is put on an island for a new reality show, Harper wants in too. It's her chance to join the greatest talents and finally make a name for herself. But with demeaning tasks and the constant pressure of a live audience judging their every move, it's not long before cracks begin to appear in the influencers' shiny veneers . . . The Hunger Games meets I’m A Celebrity in this nail-biting, intense teen thriller Funny, dramatic, sometimes dark and bang on trend, this is the perfect read for those who love a Black Mirror twist Explores the negatives and positives of internet culture and idol worship

The action-packed and horrorful zombie adventure from debut author Alice Nuttall, with an original environmental twist... In a world without bees, death-flies are needed to grow food. But death-flies need bodies – lots of them. And bodies mean zombies. Merian understands this, but others are afraid. Can one girl prove that zombies are the future? The action-packed debut novel of MSLexia Children’s and YA 2023 winner, Alice Nuttall. An original idea that turns the usual zombie story on its head – save the zombies, don’t kill them! With environmental themes packaged alongside age-appropriate horror and scares.

A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024. While hiking, Rhi discovers four young women living wild and guarded by wolves. The girls tell her that they are lost princesses raised by a man called Mother. Shocked, Rhi takes them to hospital, all the while haunted by memories of her family trauma. Surely, the girls have been abducted, misled or abused? Yet she can see a bond between them that blurs fantasy and reality. As media hysteria surrounding the young women grows, Rhi comes to a decision that will change all of their lives forever. An unflinching and ambitious novel by debut author Madeline Claire Franklin, an outstanding new talent. Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood. A gripping exploration of trauma and the pressures placed on young women in a modern society.

The Dark Within Us brings an inventive, funny and quirky reimagining of a modern version of hell. Jenny’s felt broken for a long time. Luc has his own issues – you would too if your family ruled Hell. When they meet at a party, sparks fly. She sees a handsome devil. He sees a lost soul. Both sense trouble. But it will take a journey to the very depths of the underworld to bring a girl and a demon together . . . The stunning debut novel from the Times/Chicken House Children’s Competition 2022 Chairman’s Choice Prize winner, Jess Popplewell. Draws on the author’s own experience of homelessness, making this a powerful authentic story. Dante’s Inferno meets Euphoria in this fresh contemporary YA.

A charming Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up! At the hotel for cats, it's up to feline friends Bobine, Mulot, Carpette and Couscousse to make all the furry guests feel at home. But when they learn that George, a mischievous human, is coming to stay, they really have their work cut out for them! Can they avoid a cat-astrophe? The second charming tale following the sweet and loveable group of feline friends. From the bestselling series, translated from the original French by Anna Brooke and with delightful illustrations throughout. Delightful and funny – a classic little gem for readers aged 7 and up. Perfect for fans of Paddington and Mango and Bambang.

An action-packed, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of My Family and Other Romans! I'm Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I'm a demigoddess. Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what's happening now . . . Medusa the gorgon wants her head back - and she's chosen me to find it! Packed full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology - as you've never seen it before! A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? Readers will go on a time-travel adventure - with a LARPing twist Perfect for ages 8 and up; sure to be a hit with KS2 readers, as Romans are a staple on the curriculum

An unforgettable new contemporary story from major YA talent and author of This is Not the End, Molly Morris. Every ten years in Wil’s home town of Lennon, California, one person is chosen to return from the dead. When her ex-best friend Annie LeBlanc is brought back to life for thirty days, Wil's ecstatic – who cares that Annie stopped speaking to her before she died? Discovering a loophole that means Annie can stay alive permanently, Wil has one summer to make things work. But first, Wil might have to face some difficult truths about their past friendship. Addressing healthy friendship and friendship break-ups in a clever, witty and relatable way. Perfect for fans of contemporary YA with a speculative edge such as The Rest of Us Just Live Here.

Sage is an ordinary girl and a werewolf, moving between worlds, desperate to make sense of her life. When her supernatural friend, Lucy, is found murdered in the human domain, Sage is determined to be part of the investigation headed up by the attractive but arrogant warlock, Oren Rinallis. Sage is neither magical nor immortal, but she knows right from wrong - and can scent a killer like no other ...

The Gods Squad are back in a thrilling and hilarious adventure in the Egyptian underworld, as Vesper and Aster attempt to save the sun god Ra and avert global catastrophe. Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series! The Gods Squad is back! Seth, the Egyptian god of war, has kidnapped Ra, the sun god – and now Earth is on the brink of total destruction. It's up to Vesper and Aster to bravely descend to the Egyptian underworld to find Ra and save the world ... again. Enemies old and new are gathering to defeat them, but how many lives do Vesper and Aster have left? The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods! As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back. Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt

Squid Game meets Black Mirror in an electrifying new YA story from the author of acclaimed The Loop series. Fifty minors facing life imprisonment will be given a second chance through a new reality show, The Kill Factor. Contestants will be led through a series of games, each aimed to teach and reform. But only one will win the prize, while the rest will face life in solitary confinement. Winning means freedom, and the kind of money that would change everything for arsonist and accidental murderer Emerson Ness. But what Emerson doesn't know is that more and more contestants will die during each challenge. And the only choice they have is to win over viewers before it's too late . . . A truly edge-of-your-seat sci-fi dystopia with a fresh, reality TV twist Perfect for fans of The Maze Runner and The Hunger Games A sure-fire TikTok hit!

A gorgeously cosy fantasy novel from the acclaimed author of The Apprentice Witch series and The Spell Tailors – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones. Mara’s village needs more rain. Without it, the crops and animals will suffer. But in a world where clouds are brought and sold, the only way Mara can get one is to steal it. But when is it right to do something wrong? And is she brave enough to take on the cloud makers and their greedy trade? A spellbinding new fantasy from the acclaimed author of the Apprentice Witch trilogy and The Spell Tailors Set in a unique magical world, where clouds are made, bought, and sold For fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones – with an eco twist! Explores important themes such as climate change, animal rights and inequality in an engaging child-friendly and accessible way

A high-concept enemies-to-lovers romance – sure to be a BookTok hit! Good news: we all have a soulmate somewhere. Bad news: it’s caused by a deadly virus. If you feel pain, your KinTwin does too. If you die – they die too. Control-freak Zoe is determined to stay alive. And single. She carries a survival kit for every eventuality, except for when her phone lights up with a blood match to Milo Spencer, a boy who lives for recreational danger. Time to find a cure before love wins – or worse ... A brand-new high-concept speculative romance story from the author of My Love Life and the Apocalypse An enemies-to-lovers soulmate story Perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End

At a hotel in Paris, four cats are in charge. There is bossy Bobine, a secret knitter; tough-talking Mulot; Carpette, who is looking for love; and Couscous, who speaks to ghosts. When a scared new cat, Wolfgang, arrives, the feline friends make it their mission to make him feel at home, and to find out why he is so afraid … The first story in the bestselling series, translated from the original French and with delightful illustrations by Marie Voyelle throughout. A classic little gem for readers 7 and up. Sweet, charming and funny – readers will immediately fall in love with the five felines!

An extraordinary new teen YA story set in the same world of Once Upon A Fever - perfect for fans of Philip Pullman. Kitt has completed his financier training and returns to Lundain triumphant. The street urchin has transformed into a polished young man whose touch turns everything to gold. Os, meanwhile, has flunked his methic exams - but a unique talent brings him to the attention of the financier's Guild Master, who enlists him to develop a feeling that will grant Midas fingers to every financier. But his greed results in a terrible accident in which Lundain is consumed by toxic feelings. Only Kitt and Os can restore balance - but it will cost one of them everything ... A stunning teen urban fantasy set five years after the events of the original and critically-acclaimed Once Upon a Fever Can be read as a standalone story, as well as a companion novel Two new characters navigate a disaster in this unique, enchanting alternate-London, in a world in which feelings cause supernatural illnesses Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Laini Taylor

It's not how good you are, but how bad you want it ... Pearl is a young gymnast hoping to be selected for the World Cup in Paris - tumbling her way to medals in memory of her mum. Her best friend Ryan is also invited to train with the Elites which include champion Jada-Rae. All face fear, falls and injury - but then there's the cheating, bullying and sabotage ... If this is the way to win, is friendship for losers? An all-action sporting drama set in the world of gymnastics, from the author of Sister to a Star Packed full of friendships, drama and action; perfect for tweens aged 10-13 years Author Eloise Smith is an ex-Olympic fencer and three-time Commonwealth gold medal winner!

To the horror of young gravedigger, Ned, bodysnatchers have been visiting his churchyard in the dead of night. Until now, he'd been daydreaming about another visitor – daughter of the manor, Obedience Wellrest. But sixteen-year-old Obedience has troubles of her own: her loving but overbearing father, and his wish to see her married to a rich man of science, Phineas Mordaunt. When Mordaunt starts to poke his nose into her family history – in particular, the ruinous research of late Uncle Herbert – Obedience enters into a dangerous game with Death, and Ned might be the only person who can save her … A mesmerising tale of magic, death and science, wrapped up in a delicious Gothic mystery Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell meets Dangerous Remedy – for young adult readers From highly acclaimed Costa Award-shortlisted author, Nicholas Bowling