Young Adult Contemporary

Lauren St John's White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this bestselling series. After Martine rescues an orphaned lion...

When Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland, all is not well. The Mad Hatter has lost his madness. That is to say, he has become horribly and certifiably...

Bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty , and Siobhan Vivan team up in this...

An exciting subterranean London adventure, the first in a middle-grade trilogy. Hyacinth Hayward has recently arrived from America and is having difficulty adjusting to her new surroundings, especially being in...

In the fifth book of this Magykal series, Septimus and his friends find themselves on an island whose secrets are as dark and dangerous as its inhabitants. Septimus Heap returns...

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer meets The Fifth Wave in this chilling and explosive new series from author Kimberly Derting. The last thing Kyra Agnew remembers is a flash of...

Reunited after years apart, an intriguing cast of teens face heartbreak and home truths as they return to their old school and discover no one can ever truly go back....

Super-smart inventor Mariella doesn't have time for sleep in this funny and life-affirming gem from award-winning beloved author Eoin Colfer, featuring full colour illustrations from rising star Katy Halford. Mariella...

Melody flies to London to speak at a convention about differently abled kids in this 'warm and beautifully told' ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review) sequel to the acclaimed, New...

Ariana Treasure loves helping her friends and Maya definitely needs her help. There's a talent show at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya's dilemma,...

In this seventeenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry steps up to the plate! Henry Heckelbeck is so excited to join the Brewster Batters for his first baseball game! But soon he...

A boy suspects his substitute teacher is hiding a sinister secret in this second book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine-now...

Bask in the gleeful rebellion of three younger siblings as they seek bold adventures far away from their older siblings in this hilarious early graphic novel from a Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Mia Madison is her school's premier kid-trepreneur (that's a kid business owner). She's started a successful pet sitting business-Have-A-Nice-Vacation-and a seasonal lemonade stand-Pack Some Punch Stand. When Mia realizes that...

When a crow brings twelve-year-old Mo a mysterious locket, she must embark on a journey to find its original owner. This is the first book in an all-new series about...

A major magic trick leads to missing murder evidence in this eighth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When she attends a performance...

"I have something in my head and it is scaring me," Pig said. "What is it?" asked Horse. "I can't say. I'm trying to ignore it." Pig can't stop thinking...

'Mind-expanding and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series. The third book in the hilarious series that makes you laugh-out-loud AND grows your brain....

Charlie West studies hard, stays focused and has just gotten the phone number of the prettiest girl in his class. He is thinking about joining the air force after graduation....

Jack's journey continues.... from Susanne Gervay, the long-awaited sequel to I am Jack and Superjack. Age: 9+ Jack's life is pretty good - he has brilliant friends, everyone loves his...

Great "new-look" title by a legendary children's book author for the Sprinters series relaunch. Long ago, in the cold lands of the North, there lived a troll named Ulf who...

The fourth and concluding book about Jack - an ordinary boy who does extraordinary things. Ages: 9+ Jack is in Year 6 now and still loves his photography, surfing, and...

Have you ever been so obsessed with someone that you start to lose yourself? Wren and Lark are rivals first and sisters second, so when mysterious music producer, Adam, and...

An empowering story about finding your identity and the courage to fight for it. Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in the Midlands - she's into her books, shoes, K-pop...

Families are made up in all sorts of way, and it takes a holiday for Jack and his stepbrother Leo to work out their differences. Ages: 9+ Instead of having...

The best-selling I AM JACK is regarded as the go-to book about the issue and the award-winning play has been performed to sell-out audiences in Australia and the US. Jack...

From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to-and pass on-what matters...

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency Imagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the...

Three lifelong mates, dealing with girls, families, growing up and drifting apart. Will their friendship survive such momentous - and inevitable - change? An English assignment to write a letter...

A hilarious misadventure starring a determined teenage girl and a Hollywood diva who happens to be a talking horse ... A hilarious misadventure starring a determined teenage girl and a...

Rude pirates, enchanted penguins, strange inventions, a brave princess and a very beastly beast all feature in this collection. Black and white illustrations throughout. Perfect for kids who love to...

A boy suspects his substitute teacher is hiding a sinister secret in this second book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine-now...

A girl gets caught in a deadly game of hide-and-seek in this first book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine-now with...

A magical wintry story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, this is the perfect read for fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Emma Carroll. 'Once an adventure digs...

Sharon M. Draper presents "storytelling at its finest" ( School Library Journal , starred review) in this New York Times bestselling Depression-era novel about a young girl who must learn...

Discover the origins of Peter Pan in this swashbuckling tale, full of black and white illustrations! When Peter, along with his fellow orphans, boards the Never Land, it is only...

This stunning gift book contains stories from fourteen of the original books from the Rev. W. Awdry's Railway Series. These specially-selected stories feature the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine...

She Gets the Girl meets Do Revenge in this fun and flirty young adult sapphic rom-com about two teens who want revenge on the flaky popular girl they're both crushing...

What if the knight destined to unite Britain was not King Arthur, but a woman? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas. 'History...

From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.? Daniel is...

Return to Al Capone's Alcatraz with Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a prison guard. Return to Al Capone's...

The highly praised 'Infernal Devices' is the third title in the Mortal Engines quartet. Anchorage is now a static settlement - a sleepy, hidden secret, full of children who never...

Alcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards....

E. Nesbit's funny, original story about the pitfalls of having your wishes come true Read the ultimate classic comforting coming of age fantasy story. 'Don't you know a sand-fairy when...

A Chicago Public Library Best Teen Book of 2024 A 2025 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction Selection From award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a...

Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" convinces parents and children alike that there is no...

When the Bloodtree loses its last leaf, there will be no more stories in the Silvering Kingdom...The Silvering Kingdom is the home of fairy tales but the kingdom and all...

Those who enter the Gabriel H. Penn Home for Childhood only get to leave one way... NEVER LET ME GO for teens, THE ONE SAFE PLACE is the debut novel...