Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Truancy and school problems

Mzi wants one thing: revenge.

Lelethu has always dreamed of the big city.

When my dad dropped us off at the front gate, the first things I saw were the rose garden spreading out on either side of the main driveway and the enormous sign in iron cursive letters spelling out LAURINDA.

A collection of accessible and scientifically proven strategies for parents struggling with school attendance problems in children of all ages.

A collection of accessible and scientifically proven strategies for parents struggling with school attendance problems in children of all ages.

Multi-award-winning author Brian Conaghan's first book for 10+ readers is a future classic brimming with humour and heartEven though I found him living in a house made of cardboard, Bruce is a massive legend.

Multi-award-winning author Brian Conaghan's first book for 10+ readers is a future classic brimming with humour and heartEven though I found him living in a house made of cardboard, Bruce is a massive legend.

Take a wild ride through Beanotown with this ultimate guide to all things Beano.

Leona took a lot of time off school.

The movie tie-in edition of the award-winning and hugely popular adventures of Timmy Failure and his polar bear sidekick Total, who create chaos as they attempt to make sense of the world in the first book in the New York Times bestselling series.

A warm, funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled, written by disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay.

Timmy Failure is back and he's as clueless as ever in this New York Times bestselling sequel to Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.

A riddle rarely makes sense the first time you hear it.

'Fantastically, gloriously funny' Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer'Snort-out-loud charm' Observer'Fantastic!

'Fantastically, gloriously funny' Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer'Snort-out-loud charm' Observer'Fantastic!

Abby struggles to adjust when her dad's new girlfiend comes to live with them in this sensitive and touching story from Sally Nicholls.

Judy Moody's maths skills need improving (not to mention her attitude!

Judy Moody's maths skills need improving (not to mention her attitude!

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales - now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World's Worst Teachers.

NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!

A spellbinding children's story from from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo - now with a brand new cover look.

"e;Girls running for office, secret leadership lessons from the past, and a dash of mysterious mailbox magic?

Try as he might, Arun simply cannot wriggle his way out of taking the maths test at school.

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+Real-life drama about finding your real friends, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+Real-life drama about finding your real friends, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.

**Kann Liebe wirklich falsch sein?

Multii-talented teen starlet Ruby Parker makes her debut in the theatre - but how will she cope with the demands of being in a musical?

The funniest kid in fiction aka SHOUTYKID is back and has more to shout about than ever!

The second book in the World Elite Dance Academy series from international superstar, wellbeing guru and Pussycat Doll, Kimberly WyattFashionista Tilly has never fitted in - her unique sense of style, her overflowing creativity and her 'attitude problem' means that she's not the average WEDA student.

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.

Featuring children's own words and heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that's fun about school!

Lily and Blue Kangaroo - a friendship forever!

This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Stephen Mangan.

A powerful and inspiring tale of redemption from the author of WAR HORSE - with a personal introduction to the story from Michael Morpurgo.

This is the 7th novel in the bestselling Big Nate series!

Ein Rockstar in ihrer Klasse!

**Wenn ein einziger Blick deine Mauern einstürzen lässt…**Cassie steht nach sieben Jahren plötzlich wieder vor ihrem Highschool-Schwarm Julian, einem der begehrtesten Junggesellen der Manhattaner Klatschpresse.

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 5 CHILDREN'S BESTSELLERA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman's acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper - now a major Netflix series.

Can a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning teachers in the universe and, after millions of years, finally make school cool?

A powerful and humorous story about a family on the theme of bullying, by the popular author of the TOTAL FOOTBALL series.