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PIG decides his mum needs a boyfriend, so he sets her up on the Kissy Kissy Online Dating Site (''Meet your hero - hundreds of hunky men free for the online single lady.'') When PIG invites two of them to meet his mum (at the same time) things go from bad to even worse than that. Do people on online dating sites always tell lies?Boys love PIG! Peter Ian Green has another hilarious adventure in this book, one of the bestselling series ''PIG'' by Barbara Catchpole. Coupled with fantastic black-and-white illustrations and an easy-to-read diary format, the laugh-out-loud humour and tale of friendship will appeal to all readers.

Pig is fed up with getting picked on - especially by that Dean Gosnall, who always wants a fight. Pig decides that it''s his red hair that''s the problem, so Gran and Suki decide to help him change its colour. But it goes a bit wrong and Pig ends up with bright, radioactive orange hair. How can Pig go to school with dayglo orange hair? The teachers will ban him and Goofy Gosnall will beat him up. Can Pig''s mum come to the rescue?Boys love PIG! Peter Ian Green has another hilarious adventure in this book, one of the bestselling series ''PIG'' by Barbara Catchpole. Coupled with fantastic black-and-white illustrations and an easy-to-read diary format, the laugh-out-loud humour and tale of friendship will appeal to all readers.

Melissa and Dobie can''t believe they''re in detention together. They hate each other, and couldn''t be more different! Rebellious Dobie despises her wealthy background and has just lost the chance to be a professional dancer. Melissa is smart, sensible, and always doing her best to compensate for a life on the run with her alcoholic mother. Yet in between the anger and disappointment there''s common ground. Once, they both had dreams - what went wrong? They forge an unlikely friendship that gives both of them the strength not to give up on their dreams. But circumstance, and the past, conspire to challenge their resolve right through to the dramatic climax of the story.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Dawn and Perry are best friends. That''s until Brian finally notices Dawn. Brian is a real catch and Dawn can''t quite believe her luck. Suddenly there''s not enough time for Perry. Not enough time when his big secret becomes public knowledge and the hurt, shame and abuse become too much to bear. Not enough time when he needed her most. And so begins Dawn''s battle through guilt and despair to find life again - a life after loss.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Abigail comes from a normal family...Or does she? Are the footsteps outside her door at night a ghost or something far worse? Abigail''s diary holds the key to a secret too awful to contemplate.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

Growing up with a violent, control-freak father, sixteen year old Emma Banks has had a tougher ride than most. Unable to cope with the horrors of her childhood, Emma''s world unravels in a spiral of drug abuse and self-harm. Following a failed suicide attempt, she finds herself committed to a secure psychiatric institution where she is finally forced to confront the painful past she has been trying to escape. Now she must fight the instinct to run and hide, and piece together a way forward. This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

After escaping an abusive past, seventeen year old Savannah lives on the street, working as a prostitute. Elijah is her only friend, but he comes from a different world. After a chance meeting with Jonah, a counselor, she has the opportunity to start a new life. Struggling to accept the things she cannot change, she pushes Jonah away, and sinks further into depression. Elijah is murdered doing business with a vicious street gang, and Savannah soothes her pain by using the drug that Elijah had stolen for her. Now she is alone fighting against the painful memories that haunt her. Can she learn to accept the things she cannot change? This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Carrie and Mae-Ling both attend an exclusive private school in Sydney, but their backgrounds couldn''t be more different. Carrie enjoys the lifestyle her successful father affords her, whilst Mae-Ling is an illegal immigrant from Vietnam. Trying to establish herself in a new country, Mae-Ling''s mother has high expectations of her quiet, hard-working daughter. But now that daughter is lying in hospital with a suspected ecstasy overdose. Sat in the waiting room, Carrie is faced with explaining to Mae-Ling''s mother how her supposedly sweet and dutiful daughter is now fighting for her life. But Mae-Ling is not the only one hiding dark secrets. Only Carrie really knows what happened to Mae-Ling, but will she confess?This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

Set on one of Britain''s tough and often brutal council estates, Gun Dog is a powerful story about the struggle to succeed in a place where the lawless operate without fear and the good are consistently failed by the agencies of law and order. Stevie Davies dreams of escaping from this misery by leaving to go to university. But all that changes when he is forced to hide an automatic pistol by a local teenage thug. Intoxicated by the apparent power the gun gives him in the local community, he is drawn down a perilous path, and his future hangs in the balance. Can the gun give him the freedom he''s been dreaming of? Or will it throw away the key for good? This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

Living high in a crumbling state tower block is no barrel of laughs. Throw in parents more interested in crack than they''ve ever been in you, and life can seem barely worth the living. Especially when they sell the tools you''ve paid for out of your own savings, to feed their habit. Especially when they turn you in to the police, rather than take the rap for their own wrongdoings. No wonder you''d rather be someone else. This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

When your dad gets married again, it''s a good thing, right? Everybody happy all round, right? Not when your new stepmother can''t stand you. And when you don''t think too much of her, it doesn''t help either. That''s bad enough, but then other stuff happens like new babies, and people going nuts. This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Set in South Africa, MindF**k is a powerful, disturbing, and at times frightening story. Chris Burns, and his friends - Kerbs and Sky Eyes - take to the road, heading for the MindF**k rock festival. Along the way they pick up the gorgeous Partygirl. Burns and Partygirl connect immediately. But on the first night, while the rockmusic blasts from the stage, something unexpected happens - Burns''s world gets turned on its head as one of the boys emerges from the tent with blood on his hands. This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

For most of her childhood Constance has felt like an outcast. She''s not quite like other girls: somehow she''s ''different''. But when Constance meets new boyfriend Sean, things seem to change. So begins a journey through anger, shame, loneliness - to a gradual realisation that brings both strength and pride.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Buyisiwe feels like a stranger in the place where he grew up. He simply cannot shrug off the feeling of dread following him through the streets of London. And then he receives the terrible news. His mother can''t take care of him anymore; he has to go and live with his estranged father, Themba, in Africa.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Tom Hathaway leads a pretty comfortable life. He''s got it all. He''s only ever seen at school wearing Prada, Ralph Lauren or Gianfranco Ferre - because then he''s a different person - defined by the cut and the cloth - cool and confident. That''s how it is when your parents have money and you can have style by the label-load.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

In a poor district on the outskirts of Cape Town, Grace lives with her adoptive mother, Martha. Of mixed race, Grace dreams about what her unknown, natural mother might be like, fantasizes about finding her, and is plagued by an intense sense of dislocation. Rebelling against her adoptive mother''s smothering influence, Grace turns to close friend Shardonnay and her sister, Crystal. In contrast, Crystal is a teenage mum and has had to drop out of school, bitter that her future has been decided by one mistake. Tired of being the responsible example, Grace hits the nightclubs with the younger, mixed-up, pop-idols crazy Shardonnay. All the while, though, she keeps a protective eye on Crystal. Is the baby, Ricardo, the reason Crystal suffers black moods and anger? Or is there a deeper problem?This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.

Five teenagers camping in a forest in Hungary stumble across a dead body. That''s scary enough - but what happens next is beyond scary. The discovery triggers a terrifying decent in to blood-lust and vampirism that leads them in to an ancient underworld rules by a French nobleman nearly 400 years old.Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. The first part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world, a group of teenagers, smartphones and the internet. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

Juliette is a model - but she''s also a vampire. In the glamorous world of high fashion, her odd behavior usually goes unnoticed. But a photoshoot in Paris brings Juliette face to face with how her life had changed since she became a vampire. As she falls in love, she finds herself drawn into an alien world of passion, jealousy and murder that stretches back hundreds of years.Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

Finn''s life sucks. And he writes songs about it. But now he''s a vampire, he has something else to sing about, something unique - and dangerous. It adds an edge to his music that sees his career take off at last. Fame and fortune are not that simple, though, and he soon finds that vampires make enemies easily.Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

Omar thinks he''s flying to New York for work experience in a laboratory - but he''s kidnapped en route and taken far away. With no possibility of escaping, he''s forced to work with other vampires in a cutting-edge science establishment - but their methods are unorthodox and unethical, and he doesn''t want to be involved. Is Omar the experimenter - or is he the subject?Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

What happens when a vampire is involved in a hit-and-run accident? And when the hospital where the body is taken is struck by a series of mysterious and ghastly crimes? Ruby goes to the hospital to search for her vampire brother, fearing the worst. But his body has gone missing, and Ruby is soon caught in a tense life-or-death race to find out what has happened.Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

Ava doesn''t know how she came to be in Kosovo, or what is wrong with her. Released by the vampire elite, who believes she is immune to vampirism, she must fend for herself in the freezing Balkan winter. When she falls for a boy who works in the circus, she thinks things are finally going her way - but terror is only ever one step behind her. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

How do you cope when you are suddenly turned in to a vampire? No doubt you have many questions. How long will you live? Do you really need to sleep in a coffin? Con you still fall in love? Can you still eat take-away meals? As vampirism spreads in the wake of Vampire Dawn, this guide to living as one of the undead is a crucial handbook for new vampires.Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. As part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, it is written as a ''guide'' for new vampires. It is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.

Discover the origins of hip hop as a type of music, and the dancing, rhythms and technology that it involves. Find out about famous hip hop figures and the steps to becoming a great rapper. Then read Malik''s story about his hip hop band, in the story ''Make Me a Star''.Glitz! Glamour! Drama! Delve into the fantastic world of the performing arts with this book from the Starstruck series. A non-fiction section is followed by a fiction story on the same topic. Filled with striking photographs and illustrations, this book is ideal for any child who has an interest in an aspect of the world behind the stage curtain.

Learn what it means to be a stand-up comic and discover the best places to perform. Find out about famous stand-up comics and their styles. Find out how to start on the road to a career in comedy. Then read the story ''Jess Terr''s Funny Life'', about how Jess, the college joker, turns the tables on her teacher.Glitz! Glamour! Drama! Delve into the fantastic world of the performing arts with this book from the Starstruck series. A non-fiction section is followed by a fiction story on the same topic. Filled with striking photographs and illustrations, this book is ideal for any child who has an interest in an aspect of the world behind the stage curtain.

Learn about the history of street theatre and the many different kinds of street theatre that can be seen. Find out about the World Buskers Festival and other places that put on amazing street shows. Discover some helpful tips for building a career in public performance. Then read the story ''The Golden Man,'' about Lexi''s adventure whilst performing her balancing act.Glitz! Glamour! Drama! Delve into the fantastic world of the performing arts with this book from the Starstruck series. Filled with striking photographs and illustrations, this book is ideal for any child who has an interest in an aspect of the world behind the stage curtain.

Find out what a star singer really is - and discover the great star singers of the past. Learn what life is like as a star singer, and how to build a career as a singer. Then read the story ''The Star Singer'' to discover how cruel showbiz can sometimes be.Glitz! Glamour! Drama! Delve into the fantastic world of the performing arts with this book from the Starstruck series. A non-fiction section is followed by a fiction story on the same topic. Filled with striking photographs and illustrations, this book is ideal for any child who has an interest in an aspect of the world behind the stage curtain.

Find out what street style really is. Discover more about different street styles - Teddy boys, punks and goth style. Learn about street style in Japan. And most important, find out how to get the style yourself. from around the world. Then read the story ''I''m Not a Sheep!'' where Reena proves you can always stand out from the crowd.Glitz! Glamour! Drama! Delve into the fantastic world of the performing arts with this book from the Starstruck series. A non-fiction section is followed by a fiction story on the same topic. Filled with striking photographs and illustrations, this book is ideal for any child who has an interest in an aspect of the world behind the stage curtain.