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Discover more from the world of Heartstopper with these fully illustrated cards.Featuring Alice Oseman's artwork and behind-the-scenes details, you'll find all your favourite characters in this official Heartstopper deck, as well as conversation cards to help you explore essential themes raised by the books and Netflix series - including Pride, Allyship, Gender and Identity.42 ILLUSTRATED CARDS featuring favourite characters and notes on life.BY ALICE OSEMAN creator of the Heartstopper series.WITH ADDITIONAL TEXT from Lauren James, story consultant on the Heartstopper Netflix show.PUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

A powerful and epic novel about fate and the timelessness of first love, this high-concept romance is perfect for fans of Our Infinite Fates and Outlander. “A funny, gripping and incredibly imaginative story of true love and reincarnation.” Louise O’Neill"Funny, romantic and compulsively readable." The BooksellerKatherine and Matthew are destined to be born again and again. Each time their presence changes history for the better, and each time they fall hopelessly in love, only to be tragically separated. How many times can you lose the person you love? For Matthew and Katherine it is again and again, over and over, century after century. But why do they keep coming back? How many times must they die to save the world? What else must they achieve before they can be left to live and love in peace? Maybe the next together will be different…"At once a sweeping love story and a high-concept page-turner, this ambitious, accomplished debut resonates long after the story has ended... Innovatively told through prose, letters, emails, articles and social media posts." Love Reading 4 Kids“Fans of Alexandra Bracken’s Passenger and Heidi Heilig’s The Girl from Everywhere will enjoy this romance through time and history." School Library Journal

How many times can you lose the person you love? High-concept romance from debut writer Lauren James.“A funny, gripping and incredibly imaginative story of true love and reincarnation” – Louise O’Neill, author of Only Ever Yours and Asking for It “The last time they were together, it was late evening and they were being followed…” Katherine and Matthew are destined to be born again and again. Each time fall hopelessly in love, only to be tragically separated. How many times can you lose the one you love? Katherine and Mathew hope the next together will be different.

A mystery to be solved in the past. A love to be uncovered in the future. This thrilling follow-up to The Next Together is another high-concept romance about true love and reincarnation. Perfect for fans of Our Infinite Fates, Outlander and One Last Stop.Named one of the best LGBT-inclusive works for kids and young adults by The IndependentSixteen years ago, after a scandal that rocked the world, teenagers Katherine and Matthew vanished without a trace. Now Clove Sutcliffe is determined to find her long lost relatives… But where do you start looking for a couple who seem to have been reincarnated at every key moment in history? Who were Kate and Matt? Why were they born again and again? And who is the mysterious Ella, who keeps appearing at every turn in Clove's investigation? For Clove, there is a mystery to solve in the past and a love to find in the future."As in the first book, this installment is peppered with love notes, diagrams and photos of future events, which cleverly foreshadows some of the plot twists." School Library Journal

A mystery to be solved in the past. A love to be uncovered in the future. The thrilling follow-up to The Next Together.The epic conclusion to Lauren James’ debut The Next Together about true love and reincarnation. Sixteen years ago, after a scandal that rocked the world, teenagers Katherine and Matthew vanished without a trace. Now Clove Sutcliffe is determined to find her long lost relatives… But where do you start looking for a couple who seem to have been reincarnated at every key moment in history? Who were Kate and Matt? Why were they born again and again? And who is the mysterious Ella, who keeps appearing at every turn in Clove's investigation? For Clove, there is a mystery to solve in the past and a love to find in the future.

"Lauren James is a genius at building tension." SFX Magazine"James is one to watch." Kirkus ReviewsHow far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...

Perfect for fans of The Last of Us, All That's Left in the World and The Last Bookstore on Earth, this thrilling dystopian YA novel imagines a future in which a virus has caused global infertility. A compelling and twisty story of survival, humanity and love in the quiet at the end of the world.Finalist in the National Cyber Awards for Book of the YearAmazon's Teachers' PickShortlisted for the STEAM Children's Book PrizeShortlisted for the YA Book PrizeWinner of the RED Book Award"A hugely rewarding read." SFX Magazine"James is one to watch." Kirkus ReviewsHow far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure – until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity’s entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...

A twisty supernatural thriller featuring a cast of misfit ghosts, a morally grey protagonist and a swoon-worthy romance. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys and Sixteen Souls, this highly original, wickedly funny and hauntingly atmospheric ghost story will keep you in its grip until the very last page. "A wild ride. Twisty plot, murderous ghosts, found family, slow-burn romance - I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down." Alice Oseman"A fast-paced spookfest full of twists and turns, with characters you’ll love (and love to hate!)." Kat Ellis"Ghosts meets Killing Eve ... a masterpiece." Lucy PowrieWhat if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living. Felix, Kasper, Rima and Leah welcome her into their world, eager to make friends with the new arrival. Yet Harriet is more interested in unleashing her own power, even if it means destroying everyone around her. But when all of eternity is at stake, the afterlife can be a dangerous place to make an enemy.Ideal for readers who enjoy:Sharp thrillers with a paranormal twistFound family of ghostsLGBTQ+ slow-burn romanceMorally ambiguous charactersPower struggles beyond the grave

A twisty supernatural thriller featuring a cast of misfit ghosts, a morally grey protagonist and a swoon-worthy romance. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys and Sixteen Souls, this highly original, wickedly funny and hauntingly atmospheric ghost story will keep you in its grip until the very last page. "A wild ride. Twisty plot, murderous ghosts, found family, slow-burn romance - I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down." Alice Oseman"A fast-paced spookfest full of twists and turns, with characters you’ll love (and love to hate!)." Kat Ellis"Ghosts meets Killing Eve ... a masterpiece." Lucy PowrieWhat if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living. Felix, Kasper, Rima and Leah welcome her into their world, eager to make friends with the new arrival. Yet Harriet is more interested in unleashing her own power, even if it means destroying everyone around her. But when all of eternity is at stake, the afterlife can be a dangerous place to make an enemy.Ideal for readers who enjoy:Sharp thrillers with a paranormal twistFound family of ghostsLGBTQ+ slow-burn romanceMorally ambiguous charactersPower struggles beyond the grave

A twisty supernatural thriller featuring a cast of misfit ghosts, a morally grey protagonist and a swoon-worthy romance. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys and Sixteen Souls, this highly original, wickedly funny and hauntingly atmospheric ghost story will keep you in its grip until the very last page. "A wild ride. Twisty plot, murderous ghosts, found family, slow-burn romance - I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down." Alice Oseman"A fast-paced spookfest full of twists and turns, with characters you’ll love (and love to hate!)." Kat Ellis"Ghosts meets Killing Eve ... a masterpiece." Lucy PowrieWhat if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living. Felix, Kasper, Rima and Leah welcome her into their world, eager to make friends with the new arrival. Yet Harriet is more interested in unleashing her own power, even if it means destroying everyone around her. But when all of eternity is at stake, the afterlife can be a dangerous place to make an enemy.Ideal for readers who enjoy:Sharp thrillers with a paranormal twistFound family of ghostsLGBTQ+ slow-burn romanceMorally ambiguous charactersPower struggles beyond the grave

Fandom can be fatal! This contemporary YA murder mystery is perfect for fans of Malibu Rising, We Were Liars and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder."Lauren James’s books are addictive." Alice Oseman"A wild trip into the world of fandom, social media and true crime." Laura Wood"Fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will love this twisty take on fame and fandom, told in true-crime style through blogposts, messages and a fast-paced narrative." The GuardianThe novel of Lauren James's hugely popular online story "An Unauthorized Fan Treatise"When Delilah meets Sawyer Saffitz (son of Anya Saffitz, aka Hollywood royalty), she becomes hooked on a decade-old scandal. In her quest for the truth, Delilah uncovers blogposts written by the mysterious “gottiewrites” and is soon caught up in a world of greed, fandom conspiracy theories … and murder. And the deeper Delilah digs, the more dangerous it becomes – because someone is willing to kill to hide the truth.Readers love Last Seen Online:"Incredibly compelling." NetGalley reviewer"Quick paced and hard to put down." NetGalley reviewer"WOW. This was incredible." NetGalley reviewer"Lauren James always delivers when it comes to unique and totally engaging stories." NetGalley reviewer"The novel captivates with its seamless blend of suspense, Hollywood nostalgia, and the allure of true crime intrigue." NetGalley reviewer"It has murder, mystery, romance, LGBTQ+ representation, gossip, fanfiction references, scandal and thrills galore!" NetGalley reviewer

Die junge britische Autorin Lauren James hat eine mitreißende Liebesgeschichte geschrieben, die Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene begeistern wird. Mit temporeichen Epochenwechseln und einem außergewöhnlichen Layout ist dieser All-Age-Roman für Fans von Outlander oder Rubinrot die perfekte Mischung aus Zeitreise-Abenteuer und romantischer Lovestory. Auf einer Burg in Schottland verliebt sich Kate in Matthew, an Bord eines Segelschiffes sieht sie ihn wieder und schließlich begegnen sich die beiden an der Universität von Nottingham. Allerdings liegen zwischen diesen drei Ereignissen fast 300 Jahre ...Immer wieder kreuzen sich die Wege von Katherine und Matthew, jedes Mal verlieben sie sich unsterblich und jedes Mal bringt der Lauf der Weltgeschichte sie auf tragische Weise auseinander. Doch wie oft kannst du die Liebe deines Lebens verlieren? Nottingham, 2019: "Das nächste Mal ziehen wir irgendwohin, wo es warm ist", seufzt Matt und küsst Kate leidenschaftlich. Carlisle 1745, während des Jakobiteraufstands: Matthew legt seine Hände um Lady Katherines Taille, um ihr auf den Kutschbock zu helfen. Einen langen Moment blicken sie sich in die Augen. Southampton, 1854: Als Junge verkleidet tritt Katy in den Dienst von Kriegsjournalist Matthew Galloway. Hoffentlich merkt er nicht, dass sie eine Frau ist. Nottingham, 2039: Beim Googeln entdeckt die Biologiestudentin Kate ein Foto ihres Laborpartners Matt. Doch das Foto ist bereits zwanzig Jahre alt. Wie kann das möglich sein? "Forever Again – Für alle Augenblicke wir" ist der erste von zwei Bänden.

Vor 16 Jahren sind Kate und Matthew Galloway spurlos verschwunden. Ihre Tochter Clove will endlich wissen, was damals mit ihren Eltern passiert ist. Doch wo beginnt man eine Suche, wenn die Spuren über Jahrhunderte verstreut sind? Und wer waren Kate und Matthew wirklich? Es liegt an Clove allein, das Rätsel um ihre Eltern zu lösen – und dabei ihre  eigene große Liebe zu finden ...Im zweiten Band ihrer zweibändigen Reihe bringt die junge britische Autorin Lauren James ihre mitreißende Liebesgeschichte, die Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene begeistern wird, zu einem äußerst spannenden Finale. Mit temporeichen Epochenwechseln und einem außergewöhnlichen Layout ist dieser All-Age-Roman für Fans von Outlander oder Rubinrot die perfekte Mischung aus Zeitreise-Abenteuer und romantischer Lovestory."Forever again – Wie oft du auch gehst" ist der finale Band der Dilogie.