Даррен Чарлтон4.0 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 COSTA BOOK AWARDS.
Named one of The Times & The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2020.
The islands of Lake Wranglestone are a safe haven in a world filled with the Restless Dead. But as the lake freezes over, there’s nothing to stop them from crossing the ice.
Peter’s has never really felt at home in a place where practicality and grit are valued above all else. He’s nothing like rancher, Cooper, the boy he’s always watched from afar. But when he’s is ordered to join him out on the mainland to help herd the Dead from their shores, they find more than just each other.
There they unearth a dark secret about Wranglestone’s past. One that forces the pair to question everything they’ve ever known.
An action-packed and thought-provoking debut, for fans of Patrick Ness, Marcus Sedgwick, DREAD NATION and The Walking Dead.
Софи Гонзалес4.0 Уилл Таварис — это герой летнего романа мечты: он смешной, ласковый, добрый... Но только Олли начинает думать, что нашел свое "жили долго и счастливо", как летние каникулы заканчиваются и Уилл перестает отвечать на его сообщения. Теперь Олли — одинокий принц, счастливый конец в сказке которого так и не наступил, а все усложняет еще и то, что ему приходится перевестись в новую школу на другом конце страны.
По невероятному совпадению в этой же школе учится Уилл. Вот только Олли обнаруживает, что милый парень, которого он знал летом, — это не тот парень, который ходит в Старшую школу Коллинсвуда. Этот Уилл — шут класса и, если честно, немного козел. У Олли нет никакого желания тосковать по тому, кто не готов к отношениям, тем более что это новая версия Уилла, строящая из себя дерзкого качка, меняет свое мнение чуть ли не каждые две недели.
Но потом Уилл постепенно возвращается в жизнь Олли, и он чувствует, как его решимость слабеет. В последний раз, когда он отдал Уиллу свое сердце, Уилл вернул его растоптанным и избитым.
Даниэль Джавандо0.0 An emotionally rich and current story of suicide, mental health, bullying, grief and growing up around social media.
When fifteen-year-old Nathan discovers that his older brother Al has taken his own life, his whole world is torn apart.
Al was special.
Al was talented.
Al was full of passion and light…so why did he do it?
Convinced that his brother was in trouble, Nathan begins to retrace his footsteps. And along the way, he meets Megan. Al’s former classmate, who burns with the same fire and hope, who is determined to keep Al’s memory alive. But when Nathan learns the horrifying truth behind his brother’s suicide, one question remains – how do you survive, when you’re growing up in the age of social media?
А. М. Дассу0.0 BOY, EVERYWHERE is the debut middle grade novel from writer A. M. Dassu. It chronicles the harrowing journey taken from Syria to the UK by Sami and his family. From privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a smuggler's den in Turkey to a prison in Manchester, it is a story of survival, of family, of bravery.
Sami is a typical 13 year-old: he loves his friends, football, PlayStation and iPad. But a bombing in a mall changes his life. Sami and his family flee their comfortable home in Damascus to make the perilous and painful journey towards a new life in the U.K. Leaving everything behind, Sami discovers a world he’d never encountered – harsh, dangerous, but also at times unexpectedly kind and hopeful.
Джордан Ифуэко4.3 «Одно из самых выдающихся молодежных фэнтези всех времен». — Buzzfeed
Тарисай выросла в абсолютной изоляции. Ее воспитала загадочная женщина по имени Леди.
И именно она отправляет Тарисай на опасное задание в столицу Аритсара. Девушке нужно внедриться в ближайшее окружение принца — Совет Одиннадцати.
Если Тарисай пройдет испытание, Луч объединит ее с другими членами Совета: связь между ними станет сильнее кровной.
Тарисай наконец-то получит то, к чему стремилась всю жизнь, станет частью чего-то большего.
Но у Леди другие планы: убить наследного принца руками подопечной.
Тарисай не желает становиться пешкой в опасной игре.
Достаточно ли она сильна, чтобы выбрать для себя другой путь?
Первая часть дилогии о предназначении и судьбе, о выборе и призвании, о чести и долге.
Потрясающий проработанный мир, уникальные персонажи, оригинальный сюжет.
Дин Атта4.0 I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.
A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour.
A KIND OF SPARK tells the story of 11-year-old Addie as she campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trials that took place in her Scottish hometown. Addie knows there's more to the story of these 'witches', just like there is more to hers. Can Addie challenge how the people in her town see her, and her autism, and make her voice heard? A story about friendship, courage and self-belief, perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy.
Франческа Гиббонс4.5 With all the magic of Narnia and the humour of Mary Poppins, this is a future middle grade fantasy classic – and the beginning of an unforgettable journey…
Imogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mum’s boyfriend too. And she certainly shouldn’t follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree. But then… who does what they’re told?
Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time – helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter… and even the stars above them.
Thrilling, sharply funny, and with characters you will fall in love with, A Clock of Stars is a timeless fantasy from an astonishing new voice.
Аннабель Сами0.0 Sidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama).The first in a hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Lightning Girl, Little Badman and Charlie Changes into a ChickenYasmin Shah is a ten-year-old girl who is part of a big, noisy family and doesn’t ever speak. Levi is a rude, sassy toy llama, who talks A LOT and has come to wreak havoc in Yasmin’s life.Yasmin tries everything she can to escape Levi, but she can’t help being dragged along on his crazy antics – and every day brings a new surprise, whether that’s an erupting bin, a flying tuna fish, or a hat made from knickers. Life is never boring with Levi around – and could it be that he has a secret plan to help Yasmin find her voice?
Аластер Чизем4.2 Бет почти уверена: Корабль их обманывает.
Она с родителями и сотнями других людей летела осваивать новую планету, когда случилось Событие. Весь экипаж находился в гиперсне, но теперь Корабль почему-то не может разбудить взрослых – только Бет и несколько её сверстников. Бет теперь капитан и должна вернуть экспедицию домой, но как? Они не знают, в каком уголке Вселенной находятся, а по пятам у них идут пираты-лущители и таинственные инопланетяне-видеши. Но даже не это хуже всего. Дело в том, что Бет кажется: корабельный компьютер что-то от них скрывает…
Дженни Пирсон0.0 Facts are everything to eleven-year-old Freddie Yates: once you know a fact it’s yours to keep. After his grandmother dies and Freddie discovers his biological father might be alive and well in Wales, he decides to follow the facts. Together with his best friends Ben and Charlie, he sneaks off on the adventure of a lifetime (or at least, the summer holidays) to track down Freddie’s father.
Freddie doesn’t expect any miracles—they’re not real, after all. But when the three unwittingly set off a chain of inexplicable events via an onion-eating competition, a couple of superhero costumes, and some very angry antique thieves, Freddie discovers that some things can’t always be explained—and sometimes what you’re looking for has been with you the whole time.
Propulsive and hilarious, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates is a heartwarming story about the true meaning of family.
Керин Геттен0.0 For fans of deeply poignant middle grade about friendship and loss like The Thing About Jellyfish, comes the story about a young girl who can't remember anything from her previous summer after a hurricane.
Twelve-year-old Clara lives on an island that visitors call exotic. But there's nothing exotic about it to Clara. She loves eating ripe mangos off the ground, running outside in the rain with her Papa during rainy season, and going to her secret hideout with Gaynah--even though lately she's not acting like a best friend.
The only thing out of the ordinary for Clara is that something happened to her memory that made her forget everything that happened last summer after a hurricane hit. Sometimes things come back to her in drips like a tap that hasn't been turned off properly. Other times her Mama fills in the blanks...only she knows those aren't her memories and it is hard feeling like she is not like everybody else.
But this summer is going to be different for Clara. Everyone is buzzing with excitement over a new girl in the village who is not like other visitors. She is about to make big waves on the island--and give Clara a summer she won't forget.
Бетан Стивенс0.0 Deep in the darkest forests, under rustling leaves, live the fairies. You probably think that fairies are good, kind and sweet. Well, a lot of them are. These helpful fairies take care of the forest and they're happy to do it. But I'm sorry to tell you that some of the fairies, particularly the littlest ones, are GRUMPY.
I mean proper grumpy.
I mean foot-stompy, frowny, bottom-lip-sticking-outy kind of grumpy.
Дон Колтер-Круттенден0.0 Jack and Bear are the best of friends. Jack loves Bear because he makes him feel brave. But one day Bear disappears and Jack suddenly feels all alone with a big Bear-shaped hole in his heart. Word soon gets around that Bear is missing and Jack starts to receive kind messages from strangers all over the world. Then the toy bears start to arrive. Though the bears start to heal Jack's sadness, none of them are Jack's bear. Perhaps there is something Jack can do with them to help the other people with bear-shaped holes. . .
A beautiful story of love, loss, and moving forward, inspired by the true story of Jack and his beloved Bear.
Девон Хольцварт0.0 A magical, inspiring story about making friends.
Little Bird is on a mission: to help lonely children make friends. One day she spots Sami, a little boy in a new country, who’s always playing on his own. With Little Bird’s help, Sami discovers that the world is full of friends, if only you know where to look.
With rich, magical illustrations and a gently humorous story, Devon Holzwarth’s debut picture book will strike a chord with shy children everywhere.
Амира Леон0.0 "I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought?"
As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world. Molly Mendoza's immersive, lush illustrations invite kids to ponder singer/songwriter Amyra León's poem about what it means to be free. It's the perfect book for parents who want a way to gently start the conversation with their kids about finding hope in these very tense times we are living in.
Кати Коттл0.0 A poignant and timely picture book introducing children to the issue of ocean pollution, with ideas to help the world become a better, cleaner place.
Coral and her mom are enjoying a break at the seaside. Until a creature emerges from the waves! It's a giant. A blue giant. It is made of water, fish, and sea plants and has a stirring plea to help clean up the ocean.
Coral and her mom agree to help, donning their scuba-diving outfits and setting off to sea. But they can't do it alone...can they?
This stunning follow-up to Katie Cottle's debut picture book The Green Giant is another entertaining and beautiful eco-tale from the 2017 winner of the Batsford Prize. It introduces children to the issues of pollution, waste management, and the oceans, with suggestions of lifestyle changes to help clean up our seas.
Эва Эланд0.0 Are you looking for happiness? Sometimes it can feel really far away, and sometimes you might have so much you can’t help but share. You can try to chase it, control it or capture it, but even if it seems like it’s gone for a while, you’ll know it’s never far away...
This is the second of Eva Eland's picture books that helps little ones deal with big emotions. Start on your journey with happiness... who knows where it could take you?
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