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Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN! ' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to MurderAs an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations.But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ... Meet Nora.Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part.But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward).Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ... 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages.I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You'I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it.' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf.Rule number one: Always be prepared . . .Billy's mum isn't like other mums. All she wants is to teach him the Rules of Survival - how to make fire, build shelter and find food. She likes to test Billy on the rules until one day she goes too far, and Billy is sent to live with a dad he barely knows.Then the world changes forever as people begin to be infected with a mysterious virus that turns their skin grey. As chaos breaks out, Billy has to flee the city. Suddenly he realises that this is what his mum was preparing him for - not just to save his family, but to save the whole world.Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week: 'This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.' - Guardian 'A fabulous page-turner' - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'A compelling and timely survivalist journey' - Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold 'A brave and powerful story' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit BirdPraise for Boy in the Tower: 'An unusual and very impressive debut' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

Evie and Lottie are twin sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Evie's sharp and funny. Lottie's a day-dreamer.Evie's the fighter, Lottie's the peace-maker. What they do have in common is their Jewishness - even though the family isn't religious. When their mother gets a high-profile job and is targeted by antisemitic trolls on social media, the girls brush it off at first - but then the threats start getting uglier.. . What We're Scared Of is a taut thriller, a tale of sibling friendship and rivalry - and a searing look at what happens when you scratch beneath the surface.

You know, when you live in a time of progress, it seems that progress is the only possible way. The idea that everything we'd gained, all of those hard-won rights, could be taken away from us, and that open minds could be closed again? But then the Outrage happened."Welcome to England, where the Protectorate enforces the Public Good. Here, there are rules for everything - what to eat, what to wear, what to do, what to say, what to read, what to think, who to obey, who to hate, who to love.Your safety is assured, so long as you follow the rules. Gabriel is a natural born rule-breaker. And his biggest crime of all? Being gay.Gabriel knows his sexuality must be kept secret from all but his closest friends, not only to protect himself, but to protect his boyfriend. Because Eric isn't just the boy who has stolen Gabriel's heart. He's the son of the chief inspector at Degenerate Investigations - the man who poses the single biggest threat to Gabriel's life.And the Protectorate are experts at exposing secrets.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE 2021 BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTIONNOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022"One of 2021's biggest books." gal-demACE OF SPADES is Gossip Girl meets Get Out, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda. Hello, Niveus High.It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer.- AcesWelcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is revealing the darkest secrets of two students.Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Someone is out to get them both.Someone who holds all the aces. And they're planning much more than a high-school game... Unputdownable and utterly compulsive, this high-octane thriller takes a powerful look at institutionalized racism.As seen in Vogue, The Guardian, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Elle, Buzzfeed, Cosmo and Entertainment Weekly, and on BBC Front Row, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson and Angie Thomas. "ACE OF SPADES is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need." Nic Stone, #1 NYT bestselling author"A heart-racing and twisty thriller." Alice Oseman"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery." Buzzfeed"Thunderous and terrifying. There's no way you're putting this down until you get to the last page." Maureen Johnson, NYT bestselling author

Tortugas transcurre bajo el océano de una gran ciudad anónima, durante los últimos días de un viaje que concluye con el inicio de otro, como en una espiral de escapismos. Es una historia de amor frágil entre dos mundos, reales o imaginarios, cuyo punto de encuentro es un centro comercial abandonado al que se accede por una pequeña puerta que pasa desapercibida en el rellano de una escalera de incendios. Alli, unos niños traviesos rompen cristales y un señor con gafas los recoge en silencio con su escoba una y otra vez, al personaje principal le recuerda a su padre desaparecido. Tambien hay un parque.

Maisie Fernandez nazkatuta dago bere pisua eta itxura direla-eta iseka egiten dioten jazarleez. Nazkatuta dago denen txantxen helburua izateaz. Horregatik, gau batean, Maisie Interneten sartu da eta profil faltsu bat sortu du. Sienna ederra, argala eta ausarta da. Laster, mezuak trukatzen hasi da Maisieren institutuko ikaslerik ospetsuenekin. Maisieren asmoa ez da haien lagun egitea: Sienna erabili nahi du haiei mendekua hartzeko.Baina Maisieren gezur-sarea hedatu ahala, gero eta handiagoa da norbaitek bere identitatea agerian uzteko arriskua. Zer gertatuko da egiazko Sienna ?Maisie erabiltzen ari den argazkietako neska? agertzen denean?Eleberri honetan, gazteek beren eguneroko bizitzan aurre egiten dieten arazo ugari planteatzen dira: ospea, maitasun-kontuak, itxura fisikoa, familia-arazoak, ezberdintasun sozioekonomikoak eta horien ondoriozko tirabirak, norbere helburuak, autokonfiantza eta sarean izen onari eustea. Gai horiei guztiei buruzko ikuspuntu ezberdinak ematen dira. Horregatik, irakurgai egokia eta beharrezkoa da. Kirkus ReviewsIrakurgai arin bat baino askoz gehiago da. Gure garaiko suspense-lan honek arrakasta handia izango du gazteen artean. School Library Journal

El 12 de abril de 1961 el cosmonauta Yuri Gagarin, a bordode la nave Vostok 1, se convierte en el primer ser humanoen viajar fuera de la atmósfera. Comenzaba una década de grandescambios sociales y politicos marcados por la Guerra Fria.Cincuenta años despues, Miguel Mendiguren recuerda-mientres vela en un hospital los ultimos dias de vida de su madre,que ha perdido la memoria- la proeza del astronauta ruso.Ante la tristeza por no haber conocido mejor a sus padres,decide reunir sus recuerdos en un cuaderno para compartirloscon su hijo. Rememora entonces cuando tenia diez años y habiaganado un concurso escolar con un trabajo sobre aquella hazañaespacial. A partir de ahi, los demas comenzaron a llamarle Gagarin,un sobrenombre que le acompañaria en la infancia y la juventud.

Gossip Girl but make it royal a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery. James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, hes been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father unexpectedly dies, James is crowned king at seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes. When James boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant continues to expose every last skeleton in the royal closet, James realises even those in his inner circle cant be trusted.

This is the story of four already quite old adventurous Irish peoplewho rowed from Ireland to Galicia and, by dint of rowing, doingthe Way of Saint James by sea.Writer and poet Danny Sheehy, musician Brendan Begley, artistLiam Holden, and stonemason Brendan Moriarty embarked on aCamino by sea in this 2,500 km odyssey. Musician Glen Hansardwould join the adventure s last leg.This reading novelizes the trials and tribulations of a journeythat required Osweat, blood and blisters to complete while deepeningand renewing friendship, creativity and spirituality in the process,"as Danny Sheehy summarised.

One person isn't going to change the world, but your voice can make a huge difference.From Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka, the bestselling authors of You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be, comes the eagerly-awaited inspiring and positive follow-up, You Can Do It: How to Find Your Team and Make a Difference.Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help YOU find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an International footballer to make a difference even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.Packed with more inspiring stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice, and top-tips from social justice educator Shannon Weber, this book will show you how to use your voice and make a difference in this world.

Ivy Cuevas es una adolescente que se ha mudado recientemente con su tía Claire a un pueblo de buen estatus, en busca de un nuevo comienzo y de encontrarse a sí misma por el camino. Esta joven podría parecer una chica normal, pero nada mas lejos de la realidad. Carga con un pasado oscuro, lleno de aventuras y misterios que desea dejar atras. ¿Conseguira Ivy dar una nueva perspectiva a su ...

A Good Girl's Guide to Murdermeets I May Destroy You, this dark YA thrillerwill have your heart in your mouth from the very first page!"Gina Blaxill weaves together a dark and engrossing tale thatwill grip readers from start to finish." Ann Sei Lin,author of Rebel Skies."Brilliantly twisty and intense!" Kat Ellis, authorof Wicked Little Deeds."It asks us to look at ourselves. You won't be able to put itdown until the tense final pages let you go." BryonyPearce, author of Little Rumours.Tragedy hits a teenage New Year's party . . .

A reassuring, fact-packed book for boys on what to expect when growing up.From Dr Emily MacDonagh, practising NHS doctor and OK! magazine's popular Health and Parenting Columnist.Dr Emily talks about the physical and emotional changes of puberty in a simple and friendly way. Topics include:When and why will your body start to change?How will you feel different and why?What's happening to the girls?Why do people identify as different genders?Plus expert tips on healthy eating, positive body image, self-esteem, and lots more.With colourful illustrations and useful diagrams.Written in collaboration with a Consultant Pediatrician and School Nurse. Mother of two and step-mother to teenagers, Dr Emily lives with her husband Peter Andre and children in Surrey.Growing Up for Girls: Everything You Need to Know is also available.

Beas family are happy. Like, really happy. Like, kind of gross but also cute happy. So when they visit London Pride together and have the ultimate day out, Bea doesnt think her family could possibly get any happier. But a year later, a grey cloud is following Beas family around. Dad has passed away, and without him around they have no choice but to pack their bags and move to the countryside to live with Gran.With Beas big sister, Riley, taking the news hard, Bea will do anything to cheer her up. So with the help of new friends, The Secret Sunshine Project is formed Beas plan to bring Pride to the countryside and a smile back to Rileys face. Theres just one teeny tiny problem the village mayor. A grumpy old woman whos on a mission to rain on Beas parade . . .

Secrets. Lies. Promises. Sometimes keeping things inside is dangerous. Callie, Ted, Zara, and Nico are best friends. More than friends - they're like family to each other. But since being embarrassed at school in a practical joke gone wrong, Ted has stopped talking to the rest of the gang. And when Callie, Zara and Nico discover that someone has been living in their school, and sleeping in the building at night, they decide to investigate - without Ted. A wise, heartwarming story of friendship and family, from the highly-acclaimed author of Ella on the Outside, Not My Fault, and How to be Me.

How can you find your soul mate, when you don't have a soul?Iris lives in a world ruled by The Order. Inspectors police the population by keeping careful watch over people's souls. If they shine their lanterns on you, your soul is projected for the world to see... and judge.But Iris has a deadly secret ... she is a hollow, a person with no soul. She must hide from the Order at all costs, scraping a living in the shadows.When she's sent to steal a ring said to hold the memory of a soul's destruction, she is reunited with her Spark - one of the five parts that make up her own missing soul.Now she must rely on the help of a young scholar named Evander Mountebank to track down the other four missing pieces of her soul, all the while evading The Order.Will she be able to protect her heart as well as find her soul?

Hoy he visto "mejor no recordar el lugar, el día, ni la hora" completamente sorprendido, incrédulo y alucinado, las imágenes que transmitían en el televisor de cómo dos padres se agredían mutuamente en un campo de futbol, asi como otros padres y madres presentes que pretendian separarlos, imponer paz, y todo ello ante la atenta e inocente mirada de sus propios hijos pequeños.O...

EWOK BAT LORATEGIAN Batzuentzat, esperantzak ewok baten forma dauka. Eta zuretzat? Beti daude arrazoiak / motiboak / argumentuak / aitzakiak / heldulekuak bizirik segitzeko. Egilea Arriskuak hartzen dituen nobela, gai ausarta eta beharrezkoa jorratzen duena: gazteei interesatzen zaien eta ardura handiz bizi duten gai bat. Literarioki, nabarmendu egiten da estilo aldetik: baliabide aldetik, liburu biluzia da, eta, formari dagokionez, harrapatu egingo zaitu. Edebe Sariko epaimahaikideak Originala eta txundigarria. Soilik literatura onak sorraraz ditzake hainbeste emozio. Editorea 16 URTETIK GORAKOENTZAT GOMENDATUTAKO NOBELA

Jacqueline Wilson understands the complex interpersonal relationships of teenagers so well and writes with an unparalleled realness and rawness. I loved this book. It was heartbreaking but warm, unflinching yet somehow cosy.Nobody writes like Jacqueline Wilson. Long may she reign! I couldn't get the characters out of my head." - Holly Bourne A heartbreaking, compelling and timely story for older readers about teen pregnancy, family trouble and unlikely friendships, set in 1960. When Laura meets a French exchange student, Leon, she is flattered by his interest in her.She's never had any sort of boyfriend before. One night, Leon walks Laura home - and her life will never be the same again. Things start to change for Laura - first her moods, and then her body.Laura isn't prepared for what she learns next - and doesn't even know how it could have happened. When her family learns her secret, they are horrified. Sent away to save them from shame, Laura meets girls just like herself, whose families have given up on them - and they become a family for each other at the most difficult time in all their lives.An emotional and moving tale for fans of Dear Nobody and Juno. Not suitable for younger readers.