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The edition includes deleted scenes, a playlist and a personal note from the author. Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn't have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her. Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together.Kathleen Glasgow latest novel, The Glass Girl, is out now! ‘Girl, Interrupted meets Speak.’ Refinery29‘Glasgow’s poetic writing brings Charlie’s mind to life as she tries to find a path to recovery.’ Independent

From the internationally bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark comes a breathtaking contemporary YA about addiction, family and finding your voice.‘Kathleen Glasgow expands our hearts and invites in a little more humanity.’ Val Emmich, author of Dear Evan HansenThe quiet one, the obedient one, the reliable one. Emmy has spent her life being told exactly who she is. Not strong-willed like her beautiful sister Maddie and not in rehab like her wild brother Joey. But when a tragic accident changes life in her small town forever, can Emmy keep up the act?‘Heartbreaking...breathtaking.’ Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be ‘Raw, honest and overflowing with feelings.’ Erin Hahn, author of You’d Be Mine

The story of one girl’s quest for clarity and forgiveness after an awful, universe-gone-mad-mistake. From the internationally bestselling author of Girl in Pieces‘Breathtaking and heartbreaking, and I loved it with all my heart.’ Jennifer NivenI thought I was done with death, at least a little bit, but death wasn't done with me. It’s always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any other, Tiger’s mother dies. Now it’s Tiger, alone.And she must learn to make friends with the dark.‘A rare and powerful novel...dives deep into the heart of grief and healing with honesty, empathy, and grace.’ Karen M. McManus‘Magnificent. A beautiful, heartbreaking alleluia to survival.’ Brendan Kiely

‘Nothing short of a modern masterpiece.’ Amber Smith, bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be  'A must-read.' Laura Nowlin, bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me ************ The story of a teenage girl on the brink, and the bumpy road back to recovery.  Bella is at breaking point. Everyone in her life needs something from her, and there’s only one thing that dulls the pain. Alcohol smooths the sharp edges and makes things so much easier. When Bella drinks, she doesn’t feel heartbroken over her ex. Or caught in the middle of her parents’ divorce. Or overcome with grief for her grandmother. But one night changes everything. When she awakes in hospital with no memory of what happened, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, that means rehab and the bumpy road to recovery. ‘Stunning in every sense of the word.’ Josh Silver, author of HappyHead‘Raw, powerful - and utterly brilliant.’ Ravena Guron, author of This Book KillsSpecial edition only while stocks last.

The squad you love is out of time. Prepare for the thrilling finale in the epic, bestselling Aurora Cycle series about a band of unlikely heroes who just might be the galaxy's last hope for survival.Is this the end?What happens when you ask a bunch of losers, discipline cases and misfits to save the galaxy from an ancient evil? The ancient evil wins, of course.Wait . . .  Not. So. Fast.When we last saw Squad 312, they were working together seamlessly (aka, freaking out) as an intergalactic battle raged and an ancient superweapon threatened to obliterate Earth. Everything went horribly wrong, naturally.But as it turns out, not all endings are endings, and the team has one last chance to rewrite theirs. Maybe two. It’s complicated.Cue Zila, Fin and Scarlett (and Magellan!) making friends, making enemies and making history? Sure, no problem.Cue Tyler, Kal and Auri joining forces with two of the galaxy’s most hated villains? Um, okay, yeah. That too.Actually saving the galaxy, though?Now that will take a miracle.

A gripping tale of conflict and survival that has inspired millions of young readers and adults alike, with three million copies sold worldwideEleven-year-old Salva is forced to flee on foot when his village comes under attack. Braving every imaginable hardship – including killer lions and hungry crocodiles – he is one of the 'lost boys' travelling the African continent on foot in search of his family and a safe place to stay.Nya goes to the pond two times a day to fetch water. It takes her eight hours. But there is unexpected hope, as these two stories set in Sudan – one unfolding in 2008 and one in 1985 – go on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.

The start of the New York Times bestselling mystery series for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Riverdale from Girl in Pieces author, Kathleen Glasgow and Liz LawsonA Waterstones Best Teenage & YA Book of 2022!‘Full of twists, mysteries and so much heart.’ Erin A. Craig, author of House of Salt and SorrowsThe most popular girl in school is dead. And everyone’s blaming the wrong guy.After falling from grace last summer, Agatha Christie-obsessed Alice Ogilvie needs to stay out of trouble. While smart and reclusive Iris Adams just wants to get the hell out of Castle Cove.But now they have a murder to solve. There are clues the police are ignoring, a list of suspects a mile long and some very dangerous cliffs.Amateur detectives Alice and Iris are about to uncover just how many secrets their sleepy seaside town is hiding…‘Thrilling.’ Cosmopolitan, Best New Releases‘A propulsive mystery starring two unlikely friends who give Nancy Drew a run for her money.’ Jessica Goodman, author of They’ll Never Catch Us

A ground-breaking, heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange An instant no. 1 New York Times Bestseller, April 4 2021Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for YA Fiction, 2021Winner of CrimeFest Best YA Crime Fiction Prize, 2022Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize, 2022A Time magazine pick for Best YA of All Time, 2021KEEP THE SECRET. LIVE THE LIE. EARN YOUR TRUTH.Eighteen-year-old Daunis has always felt like an outsider with her mixed heritage, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation.After she witnesses a shocking murder, Daunis reluctantly agrees to go undercover for the FBI, who are convinced a drug trafficking ring are behind it. But secretly she pursues her own investigation, tracking down the culprits with her knowledge of traditional medicine.As the bodies pile up, Daunis finds herself caught in a web of deceit that threatens the people she loves the most.‘Raw and moving’ Cosmopolitan‘A story that grips like a bulldog clip on your heart’ Katherine Rundell, author of The Good Thieves‘Thrilling and heartwrenching’ Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars‘A swift-paced, compelling thriller’ Guardian

‘Wholly unique and utterly captivating.’ Marie LuHanna is the station captain’s pampered daughter; Nik the reluctant member of a notorious crime family. But while the pair are struggling with the realities of life aboard the galaxy's most boring space station, little do they know that Kady Grant and the Hypatia are headed right toward Heimdall, carrying news of the Kerenza invasion.When an elite BeiTech strike team invades the station, the two are thrown together to defend their home. But alien predators are picking off the station residents one by one, and a malfunction in the station's wormhole means the space-time continuum might be ripped apart before dinner.Soon Hanna and Nik aren’t just fighting for their own survival; the fate of everyone on the Hypatia—and possibly the known universe—is in their hands.But relax. They've totally got this. They hope.Picking up about five minutes after Illuminae ends, Gemina is an electrifying sequel.

‘Delightful... I read the novel with enormous pleasure and admiration.’ PHILIP PULLMANA SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THIS AWARD-WINNING TALE ABOUT THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A LONG WALK TO WATER 13-year-old Tree-ear lives in a Korean village famous for its ceramics. He doesn’t have much but he loves to watch master potter Min at work and dreams of learning the craft one day.Reluctantly Min agrees to let Tree-ear help him. Determined to do whatever it takes to prove himself, Tree-ear embarks on a dangerous journey to present his master’s work to the king, unaware it will change his life forever.

THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK'This funny, award-winning novel by Dutch writer Woltz is original and touching — and has two wonderfully memorable characters…’ Sally Morris, Daily MailIt’s the first day of the holidays and Sam is roaming the island of Texel, imagining what it’d feel like to be the last person on earth. Then, like a whirlwind, 12-year-old islander Tess swoops into his life. Sam’s only option is to go along for the ride.Soon he’s dancing the waltz, burying a pet canary and coming up with an especially weird plan to help Tess find her father, who doesn’t even know she exists. Along the way, Sam discovers the true meaning of family and what it is to be alive. One thing’s for sure – this is a holiday he’ll never forget.

SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM DIRECTED BY AMERICA FERRERAInstant New York Times Bestseller‘I fell in love with Erika L. Sánchez’ stunning novel... The depth, wit and searing intelligence of her writing, and her young Latina heroine, struck me to my core.’ America Ferrera‘This gripping debut about a Mexican-American misfit is alive and crackling.’ New York Times‘A perfect book about imperfection.’ Juan Felipe HerreraThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian meets Jane the Virgin in this poignant but laugh-out-loud funny contemporary YA about losing a sister and finding yourself. When her sister Olga dies in a tragic accident, Julia is left to pick up the pieces of her family. She is also expected to fill the shoes of her sister. But Julia has never been the perfect Mexican daughter.As Julia struggles to find her place in the world, she discovers Olga was not as perfect as everyone thought. Who was her sister really? And how can Julia even attempt to live up to an impossible ideal?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley takes us back into the world of Firekeeper's Daughter in this high-stakes mystery about the power of discovering your stolen historyA Waterstones Best YA Books of 2023A Financial Times Best YA Summer Book 2023HONOUR YOUR ROOTS. BREAK THE RULES. UNCOVER THE TRUTH.Perry Firekeeper-Birch has every intention of quitting her internship. Being stuck in a stuffy museum was never part of her carefree summer plans. But everything changes when Perry meets Warrior Girl, a Native American ancestor whose remains are locked up in a university archive. Perry’s rebellious spark becomes a righteous blaze, and she vows to bring Warrior Girl home – where she belongs.With the help of an unlikely team, including her twin sister and a charming new boy in town, Perry plots a daring heist. Old rivalries and sister secrets will not stop her from uncovering the truth and protecting her community.‘This superb YA thriller interweaves compelling action with a sense of the Native Americans’ long fight for their own history.’ Guardian'Incredibly insightful and eye-opening.' Cultureless

A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events – a cautionary tale about his own demise.For curious children and adults alike.‘Reading this little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light. It’s filled with curious information and powerful feelings, and is humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous by turns.’ Guardian‘A strange, beguiling, beautiful book. No one else could have written it, or anything even a little like it. If Lemony Snicket didn’t exist, we’d have to invent him.’ Anthony McGowan, author of Lark  For more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book – a love letter to readers young and old about the vagaries of real life – long-time fans and new readers alike will experience Snicket’s distinctive voice in a new way.This true story – as true as Lemony Snicket himself – begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections...

‘Fast-paced, furiously funny and utterly fantastic.’ A.F. Steadman‘Culture and technology clash as Zachary Ying takes adventure to a new level!’ Kwame MbaliaPercy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure.Zachary Ying has never had much chance to learn about his Chinese heritage. So when he’s chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack’s body and binds to his AR gaming headset instead. With the legendary tyrant yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth. Using his newfound water dragon powers, can Zack complete the mission in time to save the mortal world?

The teen detective duo return to solve another mystery in the sequel to New York Times bestseller, The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson'Very gripping... very enjoyable.' United By Pop Last year was eventful, to say the least. Alice and Iris were the talk of the town after they teamed up to solve the murder of Brooke Donovan. If it wasn’t for this unlikely duo, the wrong person would almost certainly be sitting in prison. The Castle Cove police aren’t exactly great at solving crimes.Now Alice is impatient for a new case. And as fate would have it, on the night of the annual dance at Levy Castle she walks right into a crime scene. Rebecca Kennedy, on the ground, in a pool of blood. And standing over Kennedy? One of Alice’s ex–friends – Helen Park. Of course, the police are sure it’s an open-and-shut case.But Castle Cove is full of secrets, and Alice and Iris are about to uncover one of its biggest – and most dangerous – secrets of all.Praise for The Agathas:‘Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining.’ Karen M. McManus, author of One Of Us Is Lying‘Full of twists, mysteries and so much heart.’ Erin A. Craig, author of House of Salt and Sorrows

‘It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again... Magnificent.’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear ‘A dog’s eye perspective that’s so vivid you can almost taste the earthworms.’ FT, YA Book of the Year‘This visceral story of heartbreak and survival...has the memorable feel of a classic.’ Guardian, Best children’s and YA books of 2022Chernobyl, 1986. Natasha’s world is coming to an end. Forced to evacuate her home in the middle of the night, she must leave her puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return. Some time later, growing up in the shadow of the ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan have to learn how to live in the wild—and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, claws, and yellow eyes lurk in the overgrown woods. And they’re watching the brothers’ every move…But will the dogs survive without humans? And can humans live without them?

The heart pounding conclusion to bestselling author Kendare Blake's epic fantasy duology about love, honour and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber. REED IS NOW OFFICIALLY A MEMBER OF THE IMMORTAL ORDER OF THE ARISTENE. And she’s not just any Aristene, but a Glorious Death. Reed guides only those heroes whose price for victory on the battlefield is their lives. It is a heavy burden, but she throws herself into the role in the hope of forgetting the prince she loved and betrayed. When fellow Aristene Lyonene is summoned to guide a princess to a glorious marriage, Reed sees an opportunity for a simpler mission and they secretly arrange for Reed to go in her place. But she arrives to find that Prince Hestion is one of the suitors. Now, Reed faces the ultimate battle: can she carry out her duties or will she yield to the desires of her heart? Praise for Champion of Fate:‘One of the best fantasy authors writing today’ Erin A. Craig, author of The Thirteenth Child‘A breathtaking new fantasy that’s going to sweep you away and leave you wanting more’ Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness ‘A gripping tale full of heart-racing battles, sisterly love and found family’ Ann Sei Lin, author of the Rebel Skies trilogy

From the author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes the deliciously dark, enemies to lovers fairy tale retelling readers have been waiting for!‘A candle-lit journey of love, sacrifice and becoming.’ Kiyash Monsef, bestselling author of Once There WasWhen death calls, she must answer.Hazel has always known she was different from her siblings. A thirteenth child, she was promised at birth to Merrick, the god of death.Under his care, Hazel learns the art – and magic – of healing. Word of her extraordinary gift spreads throughout the kingdom. But all gifts come with a price. When Death claims a soul for himself, it is Hazel who must end their suffering… permanently.Soon, destiny brings her to the royal court where she meets Leopold, an infuriatingly alluring prince with a disdain for everything and everyone. Here, Hazel faces her biggest dilemma yet: to carry out her duties or follow the urges of her own heart. Can she go against the will of Death himself to save someone who is marked to die?Readers have been enchanted by The Thirteenth Child:‘I would give this 13 stars if I could. Put this on your best of 2024 lists now’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘You know when you start a book and you realise that this story will be with you for the rest of your life?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I just finished reading this and I don’t know what to do with myself’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A story of gods, love, choosing between what is destined and what is right. I fell in love with every page of this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The ending shredded my heart…beautiful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘*chef's kiss*. a BIG twist that I did not see coming at all’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Darkly gothic and deliciously unsettling, this fantasy is one to stay cosy with and get lost in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘SO SO SAD BUT SO SO GOOD. 😭’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The internationally and New York Times bestselling first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy that bends the sci-fi genre into a new dimension.Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the worst thing she’d ever been through. That was before her planet was invaded. Now, with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra are forced to fight their way onto one of the evacuating craft, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit. But the warship could be the least of their problems. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their biggest threat; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady plunges into a web of data hacking to get to the truth, it’s clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: Ezra. Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents, Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy.‘Never have I read a book so wholly unique and utterly captivating.’ Marie Lu‘It certainly filled the Battlestar Galactica-shaped hole in my heart.’ Victoria AveyardCan’t get enough Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman? Try the epic Aurora Cycle series!

From the New York Times bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy’s best hope for survival.Our heroes are back . . . kind of.First, the bad news: An ancient evil – you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal – is about to be unleashed.The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day.They’ve just got to take care of a few small distractions first.Like the cadre of illegit GIA who’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on Auri.Or Kal’s long-lost sister, who’s not exactly happy to see her baby brother, and has a Syldrathi army at her back.With half the known galaxy on their tails, Squad 312 has never felt so wanted.Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts, inappropriately tight bodysuits and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion’s most unforgettable heroes.And maybe the rest of the galaxy as well.

And the River Drags Her Down is a haunting, lyrical tale of grief, sisterhood and revenge that blends Gothic horror, mystery and Korean folklore, perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting, House of Hollow and CG Drews.'This unsettling, poetic YA horror is full of fury, grief, love and hard-won acceptance.' GuardianSoojin has always known the rules - never bring back anything larger than her palm from the dead, but that was before Mirae died.Sister, I hear you. I feel your hands in the dirt, beckoning. I will answer your call – I’ll return.When her older sister is found drowned in the river that cuts through their small, sleepy town, Soojin is beside herself with grief. Disregarding every rule, she uses her ancestral magic to bring Mirae back from the dead. At first, the sisters delight in their reunion, but Mirae soon grows tired of hiding from the world. She becomes restless and hungry...As the town is rocked by a series of harrowing, unusual deaths, Soojin fears the sister she brought back to life isn't the one she knew.

Humming with the possibility of new love and nostalgia for simpler times, I Am the Cage is a stunning portrait of a young woman’s journey to find herself.****************'Visceral, wrenching and beautiful, Grant’s triumphant novel will stick with you.' JOHN GREEN'The sense of powerlessness – and redemption – will stay with you.' JOJO MOYES'A beautiful and poetic book about the many ways pain, and love in all its forms, leaves a lasting stain.' KATHLEEN GLASGOW***************Nineteen-year-old Elisabeth can finally breathe.Her cosy cabin is quiet. Isolated. Safe. She is determined to be alone – far away from everyone she knows and the memories that haunt her.When a snowstorm plunges the town into darkness, Elisabeth reluctantly accepts help from Noah, the town’s young sheriff. As the two grow close, Elisabeth begins to realise that she can’t stay hidden forever; embracing the dark might be the only way to let the light in.

'A rich and heart-warming adventure steeped in Stone Age history.' Hannah Gold'Powerful ... an exciting read for any little shaman.' The Times'This book transported me headlong into the Stone Age and returned me home with a bigger, warmer, wilder heart.' Sophie KirtleyFriendship is tough in the Stone Age, especially when your best friend is part-Water Spirit…Ever since Little Meg was chosen as the Sunhealer's Shadow, she has devoted herself to learning the ways of the Spirits. So when their anger sends a ferocious storm sweeping through her village, she fears it's her fault. By keeping the bones she was meant to offer up to them, Meg has put her people in terrible danger.As the rain clears, Meg discovers a girl washed up on the shore, who speaks a strange language and scratches pictures in the sand. Little by little, the pair become friends. But if Meg wants to save her village, she must help the girl find her way home.Their perilous journey will take them across the wild sea, to a place that only exists in legends. Will Meg survive to tell the tale?

A propulsive and gripping LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel set in Belfast with a paranormal twist, perfect for fans of Aiden Thomas and Caroline O'Donoghue'Heartfelt, tender and quietly beautiful.' Simon James Green'A completely original, fiercely witty and genuinely chilling debut.' Piers Torday'Propulsive and addictive.' Margaret McDonald'I know about the visions. I have your camera. Call me. Please.'When Michael is uprooted to Belfast, he isn’t just hoping for a fresh start. He’s determined to discover the truth about his dad’s mysterious absence. But from the moment he arrives, he’s plagued with visions of the city’s troubled past.Michael begins settling into his new life and even meets a boy who helps erase the painful memories of his ex. But as the visions grow stronger and more intense, the only person he can really confide in is his new friend Meg.As Meg delves into the supernatural source of the visions, Michael begins to question whether events of the past are linked to his dad’s disappearance.Can he use his powers to find his dad before he’s gone forever?'Big-hearted, clear-eyed and deeply touching. You’ll fall in love with The Last Death Poet.' Patrick Ness

From Carnegie-winning author Anthony McGowan comes another thrilling and heartbreaking animal adventure'An exquisitely written novel from one of our finest writers - a story of humour and tenderness, threaded with hope and the fierce instinct to survive.' Hannah Gold'One of the best animal stories you are likely to read for a very long time.' Piers TordayAn unlikely flock. The adventure of a lifetime.Life can be tough when you’re a bird, especially for Beaky, Herman and Pidge. With the young jackdaw’s twisted beak, the crow’s broken wing and the pigeon’s fear of flying, survival seems impossible. Until, that is, they band together.The trio set out into the wild, leaving the city far behind. But danger lurks at every turn… Will the three birds ever find a place they can call home?'Only a truly great storyteller could write this book and Tony McGowan is the finest one we have.' Phil Earle

A darkly seductive YA fantasy full of betrayal, female rage, ambition and magic about a girl used to serving others who decides to take power for herself, perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth and Bridgerton.'With a propulsive plot, astounding twists, and the most delectable tension between rivals to lovers, To Steal a Throne left me completely enraptured.' Pascale Lacelle'The perfect mix of politics, magic, and romance, with a ruthless heroine at its core and enough twists to keep you guessing until the very last page.' Kate DylanHer magic feeds on lies.His magic could destroy her.Mira Kyler runs the court of Virdei from the shadows. Ever since she helped her half-brother Luc take the throne, she's used her lie-powered magic to blackmail members of the elite and secure his leadership.But newcomer Kaidren Vale is after the throne and Mira fears it will be his for the taking. Kaidren has magic that can detect the nature of someone's magic with a single touch, and if he so much as brushes against her, he will discover that Mira has been manipulating the court for years.As Kaidren and Luc compete in a series of deadly trials, Mira decides she's done hiding in the shadows. She wants the throne for herself and she'll betray them both to get it. But will she be able to resist the one boy who could destroy everything?