Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics

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.

Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer shines a light on life under wartime occupation, in a beautifully told story inspired by the childhood of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn.

Marcus Sedgwick crafts a characteristically unsettling mystery exploring teen relationships and our connection to the world around us in his gripping Barrington Stoke debut.

A fabulously funny story, inspired by the much-loved classic character, from two giants of children's books!

Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford's beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster.

Ideal for readers of 6+ with an interest in design and construction [.

From award-winning author Phil Earle comes the hilariously agonising account of one teenage boy's disastrous attempts to win the heart of the cool new girl at school.

An unputdownable, explosive YA thriller from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Cynthia Murphy and Holly Jackson.

"e;A delightful, hilarious, captivating love letter to Indonesia, and coming of age in a large meddlesome family, and the thrill of finding your person where you least expect it!

'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas CarrollsThe Christmariffic Carrolls hit NEW YORK!

Jump into Book 3 of the thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures, perfect for children aged 5+When fairies start getting trapped and their magic constrained, the ninjas soon realise that a new villain is at work.

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A magical coming-of-age story about a boy spending his first weekend without his parents .

A spellbinding and poignant new adventure from Susanna Bailey, the critically acclaimed author of Snow Foal.

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake.

A feminist YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the TikTok sensation and author of The Society for Soulless Girls.

A joyful exploration of family life, written by one of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation.

A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob BiddulphMeet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic.

Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!

Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm.

A boisterously funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans!

This special Tee and Mo picture book is the perfect Mother's Day present!

Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!

The hilarious children's book from No.

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season.

A magical adventure to delight the imagination.

From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children!

A game-changing guide to being happier, healthier and succeeding better, based on the Sunday Times bestseller - 150,000 copies sold!

The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!

A rich and exciting feline fantasy world in which epic battles for territory and honour are played out, perfect for fans of Brian Jacques' Redwall series.

The second of six titles, set in a thrilling world of wild cat clans.

WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN'S FICTION 2024The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike.

Take another step into the wild with the Warrior Cats!

Step into the wild world of the Warrior Cats - wild cat excitement, epic battles and tribal rivalry!

Travel back into the rich feline fantasy world of the Warrior Cats in the fifth book series!

The third of six titles, set in a thrilling world of wild cats, where epic battles for territory and honour are played out.

The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a HamsterThe year is 2425.

A brilliant picture book debut on facing your fears, overcoming anxiety and being just a little bit brave - perfect for little worriers.

With an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, and perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Becky Albertalli, Lover Birds is a beautifully-written, inclusive and heart-pounding LGBT+ romance.

A heart-warming new story from Emma Chichester Clark celebrating 25 years of beloved characters Lily and Blue Kangaroo.

The next action-packed FIREBORN adventure'The best kind of children's fantasy story: thrilling and imaginative' B.

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake.

A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit.

"e;Dan Bittner flawlessly narrates this matchless memoir, which captures writer Gary Paulsen's bittersweet life.

This program is read by Abby Wambach, and includes a bonus conversation.

The beautiful sequel to Bears Don't Read!

Cosima has finally found her happy ending but unfortunately, trouble isn't far behind.

Go back to the Space Race with No.

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer.

Exciting, funny, moving - and featuring joyous and authentic disabled representation - Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is a spellbinding middle-grade adventure.