Young Adult Contemporary

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...

Esme doesn't like the girl she sees in the mirror. Not pretty enough. Not thin enough. Not smart enough or talented enough. Nothing at all like her big sister, Ro....

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...

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood. Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet...

A CBCA NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER READERS 2025 Alytash and Leopold - Tash and Leo - are neighbours who used to be best friends, but aren't anymore,...

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...

In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav...

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...

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...

Clue meets The Baby-Sitters Club in this heartwarming middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Terri Libenson. Amy has always loved a good mystery. So when...

Giant sky, brightest blue, like an artist painted you. How I wonder, wonder why, why are you so blue, big sky Enchanting and educational! This picture book takes the young...

Heralding his outstanding return to young adult fiction, Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies of teen life in this compelling, bittersweet tale of rivalry and friendship. Longlisted for the Carnegie...

In this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace-but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone...

After a harrowingly close contact with juvenile sociopath Simon Gutmunsson, junior FBI consultants Emma Lewis and Travis Bell went their separate ways: Emma rejected her Quantico offer and Travis stayed...

Furia meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter about the unlikely friendship between two very different Syrian girls, the pressures and expectations of the perfect Syrian daughter, and the...

"A high-stakes, high-drama mystery...led by a plucky, determined hero I would have followed anywhere...[A] romantic, delightful romp!" -Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice...

These cheerful and inviting Early Readers bring the blast of colour that Rainbow Magic's youngest fans have been waiting for! Naughty Jack Frost is plotting to ruin the Sunnydays Carnival!...

From Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan comes an environmental tale packed full of his signature grit, heart and humour, as Kyle and his grandad execute a plan to save...

Another edge-of-your-seat adventure from the award-winning author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. A trip to the cinema will never be the same... When Lucas meets his friends at the local...

Andrew 's just trying to get through school photo day with one aim: a photo of him which his mum will like. But today of all days, the world seems...

Running a bustling cafe is Hope's family's dream - it's just not hers! Hope has a lot on her plate starting secondary school, but a surprise side dish of outrageous...

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Songlight is an extraordinary debut from a renowned screenwriter. A cinematic masterpiece in storytelling, the explosive first book in the Torch trilogy is the hottest...

Introducing the explosive first book in the Torch Trilogy - the hottest release of the decade! *LONGLISTED BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2025* *NOMINATED CARNEGIE MEDAL 2025* 'Hard-hitting, imaginative, wide-ranging.' GUARDIAN 'A...

The second title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem...

An exciting historical adventure from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and...

Join Jo, Bessie and Fanny on their adventures in the Enchanted Wood, where the children visit the Land of Birthdays, the Land of Topsy-Turvy and other amazing places at the...

Return to Wonderland in this extraordinary reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by one of our most brilliant storytellers WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR...

It's supposed to be a treat for Kit, a winter holiday by the coast with her sister Libby and their mum. But as the solstice moon rises high in the...

Inspired by Bob Marley's iconic song "Jamming," this joyful picture book by eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley about a fun-filled pajama party celebrates screen-free family time, creativity, and connection. Join...

An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read. Following on from I AM WOLF, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD. Once,...

'That pencil is dangerous,' I said. 'Even when you draw something nice, something bad happens.' When Henry McThrottle tells his fellow students at Northwest Southeast Central School that his pencil...

Count along with Ten Little Snowmen and watch as these frosty friends disappear! This perfect holiday themed learning activity book is a great toddler gift or stocking stuffer for Christmas...

A llama astronaut! A grilled-cheese cheetah! A quarterback yak! It's Halloween at the zoo, and it's time for the animals to show off their costumes! But who will win the...

In this companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat , a journey home leads to unexpected adventures for a cat and dog. A playful, imaginative story...

A new kind of birthday story about how to be a good birthday buddy for friends and siblings, this board book helps little ones understand how to celebrate others...even when...

Count from 1 to 1,000 in this stunning, graphic first concept board book. From kites, cakes, and candy kisses, young readers can count from 1 to 1,000 using illustrations of...

Lavish, romantic and magical, THE SKY WEAVER is a new standalone story set in the world of THE LAST NAMSARA - one that fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and...

The squabbling goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer...

As World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman. Susan...

If it's time for a nap or a sweet good night, then it's time to swaddle baby, warm and tight. As tender as a cozy hug, this interactive shaped board...

A startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett. Lily just wants things to go back...

Typical Malley - to avoid being shipped off to boarding school, she takes off with some guy she met online. Poor Richard - he knows his cousin's in trouble before...

Today Tonight Tomorrow meets A Pho Love Story in this whip-smart young adult novel about a girl who embarks on a "breezy road trip romp" ( Publishers Weekly ) with...

What starts out as dancing school just for Dad quickly turns into a ballet class for Nancy's whole family. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in learning to plie, pirouette,...

Celebrate Christmas with the Five Little Monkeys as they try to wait up for Santa Claus in this cozy holiday board book. "He won't visit while you're still awake, so...

The explosive follow-up to MONSTER and VILLAIN by bestselling author Michael Grant... Vector may just be the deadliest enemy Dekka and the group will ever face. He is a swarm...