Young Adult Contemporary

A young boy's relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer...

Admission meets American Panda in this propulsive, poignant YA contemporary novel about a teen who, after getting rejected from her dream college, forges her own acceptance and commits to living...

The Cool Bean faces the super slide in this Level Two I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!It's a perfect day...

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail - on none other than the Titanic . . ....

The second sensational book in a brand-new funny, accessible and action-packed space-adventure series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for middle grade fans of MG Leonard and David...

A creative and fun picture book about the world's most beloved animals!Meet four-legged, two-finned, and webbed-toe friends in this word-as-image introduction to the animal world, chock-full of interesting facts. In...

An illustrated fantasy story with science themes; friendship and science bring tiny magical robots to life for nine-year-old Penny Rose!In a new town with only the robots she creates for...

Over the course of a week in school, this bighearted, true-to-life chapter book will resonate with any young reader who's ever felt overlooked, second-best, or defined by an initial. The...

In this magical, modern fairy tale, a girl dreams she is a princess. A princess dreams she is a horse. A horse dreams she is a tree, a tree a...

For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow, this fast-paced and unforgettable story follows one girl's journey to overcome her trauma, discover what friendship really means,...

Two small plants who have big troubles and even bigger questions will charm readers in this laugh-out-loud debut picture book by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am...

The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen. Juno's furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather...

Bestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances...

A tale of fun and friendship from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his...

An empowering picture book from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel (They All Saw a Cat) told with lyrical text and...

Thirteen-year-old Martin and his younger brother Charlie are on a very special journey. They're going to be travelling 421 miles all the way from Preston to the very tip of...

In the spirit of Judy Blume, this "character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing...

A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and "perceptive" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) middle grade journey to self-acceptance told through prose, verse, and illustration.Will is the only...

Step into Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world this Christmas with the BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 57 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki finds...

This funny, honest, and realistic novel explores the most traumatic breakup many people ever go through-that of the friendship between childhood besties. In dual timelines, James (a girl with a...

Lucia invites you to visit her bustling casa and meet an intergenerational array of loved ones in a charming Spanglish celebration of family life.Este es el bano . . ....

A touch-and-feel board book starring the New York Times #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck!Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth...this Little Blue Truck book for the youngest fan provides fun and...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in the third book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki's school is holding a...

Can Annie find her missing bunny before it's caught by the neighbourhood fox? A gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb. Annie is really excited about her...

In this debut contemporary YA romance by bestselling author Alisha Rai, a girl with undocumented family members goes viral after saving her crush's life in disguise. A must read for...

Author: Matthew WardFormat: Hardback, 216mm x 254mm, 454g, 32 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2023 A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The...

Author: Jacqueline FirkinsFormat: Paperback, 135mm x 203mm, 252g, 336 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2024 A hardened cynic and a hopeless romantic teach each other about love in this...

Author: Aleesah DarlisonFormat: Paperback, 133mm x 203mm, 140 pagesPublished: Wombat Books, Australia, 2024What would you do if you were about to lose your best friend ... forever. Grace the Amazing...

Author: Tobly McSmithFormat: Paperback, 135mm x 203mm, 263g, 368 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2023 *Named a Rainbow Book List Title and one of Bank Street Children's Best Books...

Author: George JreijeFormat: Paperback, 130mm x 194mm, 256g, 384 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2023 You are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . .Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid has never...

Shortly after Nellie Murrow, named for one of the fiercest journalists who ever lived and daughter of two (former) newspaper reporters, move to sleepy Bear Creek, Maine, rumours of vandalism...

Allie Navarro can't wait to show her best friends the app she built at CodeGirls summer camp. Click'd pairs users based on common interests and sends them on a fun...

Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful.    ...

When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz's father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when...

A fresh, joyful YA novel that is layered with themes of immigration, cultural identity, and finding your voice in any language. Sixteen-year-old Ana is a poet and a lover of...

Dog and Cat were happy living next door until a misunderstanding caused a real kerfuffle! Now they can't stand each other any longer, so they start to build a wall...

Lenora is having a very frustrating summer while her parents have adventures around the globe-until she discovers a strange doorway in her local library. It leads to the Library-the ultimate...

*Winner of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor in the Young Adult category! Part historical mystery, part sweeping romance, The Rebel Girls of Rome brings the stories of two...

The No.1 bestselling author of the Why Mummy series' debut novel for young YA readers! 📔📚💜📔📚💜📔📚💜 💜 Fourteen-year-old Emily is gloomily spending the summer with her mum's best friend Uncle...

Everyone's favourite sixth grader is back for more misadventures, and Big Nate: Silent But Deadly smells like a winner! Whether he's showing the ropes to a detention rookie, campaigning for...

A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of...

Embark on an epic journey, in the jaw-dropping adventure to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road , based on real archaeological discoveries, from award-winning historian and television presenter, Alice...

From acclaimed fantasy author Mindee Arnett comes an epic, adventurous story of a young mercenary magic-user trying to escape the oppressive island of Riven - and a young noblewoman trying...

Max must learn quickly when he's left alone with a baby dragon in this warm and funny family tale. When Max won't tidy his room, his witchy Aunt flies off...

Move over, Charlotte Bronte. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane put an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre -a fantastical tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural...

An incredible and unputdownable YA thriller, with incredible twists and turns that will have you guessing until the very last page, from the author of Silent Sister - perfect for...

Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Small Favors , this genre-bending page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux follows two girls who transport themselves into the...

In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series,...