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From the bestselling author duo behind Can You SeeMe? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis,with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott.Taking place before Can You See Me? and DoYou Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through herautism diagnosis in her final year of primary school.Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6.Being in the top class at school means a whole host ofprivileges, but even better than that is the school production- and Tally is convinced she'll win the lead role.But at home, things aren't going so well. Mum and Dad have beenmaking Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes thingsdidn't bother her so much - but they do, and sometimes she feelsso misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode.Then Tally's mum and dad tell her about something she's neverheard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes. The third book written in collaboration with Libby Scott &prequel to the bestselling Can You See Me?When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaborationwith Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational bookthat will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of whatit's like to be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and TheCurious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time  PRAISE FOR CAN YOU SEE ME'This is a powerful and highly relatable story about fittingin and being yourself. Tally's diary entries give an authenticinsight into one girl's perspective of being autistic, and smashinga host of common assumptions and stereotypes about autismas we see Tally's potent sense of humour and herdeep empathy.' Booktrust'Recommended for readers with autism who will feel genuinelyseen and for those desiring to see othersmore clearly' Kirkus

Mean Girls meets manifestation and murder... A contemporaryteen thriller with a sapphic romance, perfect for fans ofHeathers, Sue Wallman and Holly Jackson. Sixteen-year-old Morgana Merrick is all about control. She's themost feared, powerful and popular girl at Avalon Academy, whileher half-brother, Art, and his chilled-out group of surfer friendsreign peacefully in the year above, known for their legendarybeach parties. At one such party, an ugly encounter with one of Art's friendsleaves Morgana shaken. She retrieves the box under her bed filledwith crystals, charm bags and her Book of Shadows, and asks theuniverse for justice to be served...As frenemy after frenemy wrongs or irritates her, Morgana manifestsrevenge upon them - and, to her surprise, it works. She feelsinvincible. Until someone ends up dead.Is the universe bending to Morgana's will? Or is someone elsebehind the attacks? And can she find out who it is, before anyoneelse meets a deadly end...?

It's time to welcome new girls to Malory Towers, the famous boarding school by the sea, in four brand-new stories by outstanding authors, set in Enid Blyton's much-loved school.YA and Waterstones Book Prize-winner Patrice Lawrence introduces us to proud Marietta with her magnificent head of braided hair. A dormitory argument reveals something unusual about Marietta, and something equally unexpected about Alicia.In Guardian and Stylist columnist Lucy Mangan's story, student librarian Evelyn is wary of her lively, lacrosse-playing classmates. When one of them becomes a regular visitor to the hushed domain of the library, can Evelyn really trust her?Sunita Sharma joins Malory Towers surrounded by a sense of mystery, in Narinder Dhami's fabulous story. But is Sunita really as glamorous as Gwendoline imagines?In Rebecca Westcott's heartwarming story, Darrell and friends fear the worst when spoilt Gwendoline's cousin joins the school. But Maggie is very different from her stuck-up relative . . .

Dandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott will be loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher. Liv takes us on a journey through her life from "Thirteen Weeks Before" to "Six Months After". We discover Liv's passion for photography, her brother's obsession with sticking to the rules, the stupidity of Moronic Louise at school, and how the family copes as Mum's terminal illness takes hold . . . Guided by Mum's own childhood diaries, Liv finds a new way to live.This book is real, funny, utterly touching and absolutely heartwarming. Despite the sadness at the heart of the story, every reader will laugh and keep on turning the pages, charmed by Liv and her mum.'A brilliantly told, ultra modern story about a significant six months in eleven year old Olivia's life - it should be sold with a large box of tissues!' Jacqueline Wilson

Dandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott will be loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher. Liv takes us on a journey through her life from "Thirteen Weeks Before" to "Six Months After". We discover Liv's passion for photography, her brother's obsession with sticking to the rules, the stupidity of Moronic Louise at school, and how the family copes as Mum's terminal illness takes hold . . . Guided by Mum's own childhood diaries, Liv finds a new way to live.This book is real, funny, utterly touching and absolutely heartwarming. Despite the sadness at the heart of the story, every reader will laugh and keep on turning the pages, charmed by Liv and her mum.

Violet Ink by Rebecca Westcott, author of Dandelion Clocks, is a beautiful and brilliant story of two sisters, which fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson will love. Quiet, contemplative Izzy has always adored her charismatic, confident older sister, Alex. But when Alex starts going out with a new boyfriend, everything changes. Izzy isn't sure she can still trust her sister - but she will never stop loving her. Letters from Alex, written in her distinctive purple pen, keep their relationship alive . . .

Violet Ink by Rebecca Westcott, author of Dandelion Clocks, is a beautiful and brilliant story of two sisters, which fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson will love. Quiet, contemplative Izzy has always adored her charismatic, confident older sister, Alex. But when Alex starts going out with a new boyfriend, everything changes. Izzy isn't sure she can still trust her sister - but she will never stop loving her. Letters from Alex, written in her distinctive purple pen, keep their relationship alive . . .

Five Things They Never Told Me is story to be felt and not forgotten, from Rebecca Westcott, author of Dandelion Clocks and Violet Ink . . . It's a glorious summer and Erin and Martha are both stuck at Oak Hill Home for the Elderly. Misunderstood and feeling ignored, they are equally frustrated by the situation. But as Erin learns to listen to Martha, she discovers some very important lessons about making her own voice heard.

A story to be felt and not forgotten, from the acclaimed author of Dandelion Clocks and Violet Ink . . . It's a glorious summer and Erin and Martha are both stuck at Oak Hill Home for the Elderly. Erin is fed up: no one is listening to her, not her mum, nor her dad, nor her friends. She does not want to spend the summer helping out in an old people's home. Martha is even more angry: she doesn't want to be living in the home and she can't make herself understood at all. Misunderstood and feeling ignored by everyone, they are equally frustrated by the situation. But as Erin learns to listen to Martha, she discovers some very important lessons about making her own voice heard.

Tally is autistic and proud. She used to feel like she had to hide her autism, but now Tallyis determined to make sure people see who she really is.But now Tally has a new worry - her schooltrip. And that means new places, new people and newchallenges.She quickly falls in with the popular girls and is grateful thatthey don't make a big deal about her autism, but it's not longbefore Tally realises that, while the girls are popular,they aren't very kind.With a jolt Tally understands that she's not the only one who'sbeen made to feel like she has to hide her true self.But will she find the strength to stand up for herself and thepeople she knows are being treated unfairly, or will she stay quiet?And will Tally ever find her people? The second book written in collaboration with Libby ScottWhen Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaborationwith Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational bookthat will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of whatit's like to be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and TheCurious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT Can You See Me? (2019)Do You Know Me? (2020)Ways To Be Me (2021)

From the bestselling authors of Can You See Me?comes the fourth exceptional Tally book!Year 9 can be tough for everyone, but for Tally it feels eventougher. Everything seems to be changing as she and her friends getolder. Make-up, boys, social media, GCSE prep - why is it allstarting to feel so different?Tally has always known that being autistic means somethings are harder for her than they are for other people. But becominga teenager has left Tally feeling like she has no idea whoshe even is anymore... The fourth book by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott, followingon from Ways to be Me, Can You See Me? and DoYou Know Me?When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, with diary entries by LibbyScott, making it a truly original and authentic book that willgive readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's liketo be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy and Wonder  Books by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott Ways To Be MeCan You See Me?Do You Know Me?All the Pieces of Me

A powerful, contemporary teen novel about the courage to beyourself in the face of online and in-school peer pressure, fromthe co-author of Can You See Me? - perfect for fans ofTamsin Winter, Holly Bourne and Moxie.Fourteen-year-old Eden McCoy doesn't fit in. All she's good atis running, and she doesn't even dare join the track team. Her priorityis to stay in the shadows and avoid the Glossies -a ruthless clique of girls who use social media to punish and humiliatetheir targets, led by their queen Bea and her sidekick Mikki.But one day, Eden breaks her vow to stay unnoticed: she beatstrack star Mikki in a race. This bold move captures the attentionof Bea, who decides Eden needs to either prove her loyalty and becomeone of the Glossies - or suffer the consequences. And so TheTesting begins... As Eden is challenged to play a cruel prank on another kid orhave that same act inflicted on her, her will is pushed to the limit.The only thing keeping her afloat is an unexpected connectionwith a boy called Riley, a fellow runner who messages her online.But how deep does The Testing run? And how long until Eden breaks? A sharply written, grippingly entertaining and movingstory that explores the joy to be found in running, sports and exercise- as well as in community, real friendship and solidarity.Inspired by research into real teen opinions about the risksand benefits of social media. Empathetically explores the different ways girls can be 'putin boxes' and the pressure to act in a way that society or theirpeers expect of them, with a touching mother-daughter relationshipat the heart.

A coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself -- and teaching the world to recognize you, too -- perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder!

"This glimpse into the world of a young autistic girl is astonishingly insightful and honest. Tally's struggles to 'fit in' are heart-wrenching, and her victories are glorious." -- Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign

Things Tally is dreading about sixth grade:

-- Being in classes without her best friends

-- New (scratchy) uniforms

-- Hiding her autism

Tally isn't ashamed of being autistic -- even if it complicates life sometimes, it's part of who she is. But this is her first year at Kingswood Academy, and her best friend, Layla, is the only one who knows. And while a lot of other people are uncomfortable around Tally, Layla has never been one of them . . . until now.

Something is different about sixth grade, and Tally now feels like she has to act "normal." But as Tally hides her true self, she starts to wonder what "normal" means after all and whether fitting in is really what matters most.

Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of friends, family, and finding one's place.

With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott,based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, writtenin collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, hasbeen widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism.Tally is eleven years old and she's justlike her friends. Well, sometimes sheis. If she tries really hard to be. Because there'ssomething that makes Tally not the same asher friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter howhard she tries: Tally is autistic.Tally's autism means there are things that botherher even though she wishes they didn't. Itmeans that some people misunderstand, her and feelfrustrated by her.People think that because Tally's autistic, shedoesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears- and notices - all of it.And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. The first book written in collaboration with Libby ScottWhen Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaborationwith Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational bookthat will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of whatit's like to be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and TheCurious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time  BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT Can You See Me? (2019)Do You Know Me? (2020)Ways To Be Me (2021)