Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members

Your first love, your first time, your first heartbreak.

'A beautifully written emotional story to make you laugh and cry' - Jacqueline WilsonThe problem with Wales, he thought, was that it was too far away.

Mum and Dad have LOTS of rules.

Discover the inspirational life of Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, who continues to carve her path with unparalleled brilliance and individuality.

“Padre, ¿el mundo entero es un campamento de refugiados?

An enchanting story about fairies, baking, and the magic of blended families from TV star and influencer Kate FerdinandIn a magical forest full of busy birds and buzzy bugs, there stands a giant oak tree.

Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author ofEyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.

Follow a child's dreamy flight through the Arctic and discover the animals that live there, from the wolves prowling through the snow to the goats and sheep leaping across mountains, to walrus and sea lions lying on icebergs.

Ten-year-old Zoe Elias has perfect piano dreams.

The chocolate box girls.

Another delicious book in the Chocolate Box Girls series, a sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye and Summer's Dream, from bestselling girls' favourite, Cathy Cassidy.

Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good .

Before I used it, the key had infinite possibilities.

Chocolate Box Girls: Cherry Crush is the first of five in this addictive series by Cathy Cassidy.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

His name is Jimmy.

"e;Faces flashed before my eyes.

Buddy is a moving and totally convincing account of a boy's faltering relationship with his father, with an atmospheric 1980s setting.

'It had happened again.

Kitty Killin is not only a good storyteller, but also the World's Greatest Expert when it comes to mothers having new and unwanted boyfriends.

As soon as Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she begins to brighten up everybody's life.

Shreddies in my hair.

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella, complete with a special introduction by Julia Eccleshare.

'I don't think my mum's fit to be a parent, really I don't.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

One stormy night, five stranded schoolchildren uncover the story of Richard Clayton Harwick a boy who many years ago learned what it was like to have a truly wicked stepfather.

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look.

Disney takes the classic sci-fi adventure, A Wrinkle in Time to the silver screen!

BABY BLUE picks up Mia's story (begun in BLUE MOON) just after the birth of her baby.

Indigo Blue by Cathy Cassidy is a powerful, tender novel for girls aged 9+'I need a seriously brilliant daydream .

Dawn Bundy is fifteen.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

Stuff is the nickname of our hero, Simon (because he knows a lot of weird stuff).

Sundae Girl by Cathy Cassidy is a gorgeous, unputdownable novel for girls aged 9+'Don't get me wrong, I love my family - but Mum is forty-four going on fourteen.

Ever since Lexie's mum vanished, her world hasn't stopped spinning.

Family; friendships; and fun, diverse, real-life situations and issues.

Summer will never be the same again for Cedar.

Ella Black seems to live the life most other seventeen-year-olds would kill for .

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime.

This fantastic collection of stories includes Cathy Cassidy's four e-shorts, available in print for the very first time:Chocolates and Flowers, Hopes and Dreams, Moon and Stars and Snowflakes and Wishes.

THE BOGWOPPIT is a light-hearted, lively story, brilliantly told by Ursula Moray Williams, author of GOBBOLINO (also available in A Puffin Book series).

Chocolate Box Girls: Bittersweet by Cathy Cassidy - you'll love this special addition to the Chocolate Box series!

Discover how you can respond to God's call in your own life, whether it's in your own town or on the other side of the world.

A young Dumplin meets Melissa in this joyful and energetic middle grade novel about a twelve-year-old girl living her life to the fullest, celebrating her love for sports and fighting for her right to cheer.

From Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and co-author of Punching the Air, comes a bold new YA coming-of-age story, which explores race, feminism, and complicated family dynamics, about a girl whose father is the leader of a Black liberation group.

A coming-of-age YA graphic novel with a spooky twist, from the New York Times bestselling Faith Erin Hicks!

Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellows spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callenders Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidickers Scary Stories for Young Foxes.

At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnsonor anyone struggling to understand recent U.

This newly updated and extended version of Step Into Your Power, filled with insights, stories and activities, teaches you how to discover your own inner strengthand mental resilience, and tolearn how to harness your own power.