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comes to high school in critically acclaimed author’s YA contemporary about a girl who acciden- tally falls into the world of stand-up comedy.
Gideon Green in Black and White Katie Henry 23rd June, hb, £12.99, 9780062955739 Truly Devious meets Turtles All the Way Down in this up-to-date comedic mystery about a “retired” high school detective grudgingly helping his former best friend with an investigation.
The (Un)popular Vote Jasper Sanchez 7th July, pb, £7.99, 9780063025783 Electric and insightful #OwnVoices YA début chronicling a transmascu- line student’s foray into a no-holds-barred student presidential election against the wishes of his politician father.
The Box in the Woods Maureen Johnson 9th June, pb, £7.99, 9780063032613 After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside Ellingham Academy in a spine-chill- ing but funny standalone mystery.
Lightning Books
Son of Shadow John Lenahan 12th July, pb, £8.99, 9781785633010 Prequel to the acclaimed Shadowmagic trilogy of fantasy adventure novels for young adults, written by a practising magician.
Little Island Books
Things I Know Helena Close 8th May, pb, £7.99, 9781915071033 Eighteen-year-old Saoirse awaits her exam results while navigating a breakup amid a swirl of rumours about her time away from school. An honest look at mental health.
Little Tiger Group
Coming Up for Air Lou Abercrombie 14th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781788953184 When Coco moves to the seaside town where her mum grew up, she’s met with resentment. What- ever secrets her mum’s hiding, they run deep.
Ready or Not Tracy Darnton 12th May, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781788953313 Fifteen-year-old Millie loves returning to Creek House every summer and reuniting with the Creekers, especially Kat. But when the others agree to a game of hide and seek, Kat vanishes.
Mark My Words Muhammad Khan 17th February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781529029949 Tough tale about stand- ing out and being heard from the Branford Boase Award-winning author of I Am Thunder.
Any Way the Wind Blows Rainbow Rowell 9th June, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781529039917 Keenly anticipated finale to the Simon Snow series by New York Times best- selling author of Fangirl.
Tokyo Dreaming Emiko Jean 9th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781529049756 Sequel to Tokyo Ever After, an hilarious and heart- felt story that follows an American girl who discov- ers she’s the Crown Prin- cess of Japan.
If You Still Recognise Me Cynthia So 9th June, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781788953443 Elsie has decided it’s now or never to tell her crush, Ada, how she feels. But then her long-lost best friend Joan walks back into her life.
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret Judy Blume 9th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529043068 Classic adolescent novel from iconic author.
Matador
The Children of Pisces: The Two Pendants RE Lewin 28th March, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781803130927 Aliens invaded Earth and only the actions and alliance with the arch enemy of the alien leader enabled a few humans and animals to survive.
Onwe Press
When Shadows Fall Sita Brahmachari, Natalie Sirett (illus) 12th May, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781788954365 After suffering a huge loss, Kai is drawn on to a dangerous path. With the help of those who love him, will he find his way back?
Macmillan Children’s Books
Truth Be Told Sue Divin 14th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781529040982 Gripping YA novel from acclaimed author of Guard Your Heart.
Something Certain, Maybe Sara Barnard 7th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781529003604 Powerful novel about friendships, first love and embracing the uncertainty of an unknowable future, from winner of the YA Book Prize.
The Late Crew Rab Ferguson 28th June, pb, £6.99, 9781913872038 Tyler cares for his mother who has ME and his autis- tic brother Levi. When Tyler and other young carers are kept back in detention, a spaceship crashes into the school.
Orion Children’s Books
An Arrow to the Moon Emily XR Pan 12th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781510102989 Romeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this magical novel by bestsell- ing author of The Aston- ishing Colour of After.
The Writing on the Wall Jenny Éclair 23rd June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781510108288 From acclaimed writer and comedian a story about two girls from different decades who are
destined to meet. Latest in the Bellatrix Collection.
Twice Hexed Julia Tuffs 7th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781510109391 Jessie Jones has discovered she is witch but she still has to deal with the patriarchy. Second in a feisty new series for Holly Bourne and Sex Education fans.
A Far Wilder Magic Allison Saft 17th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781510110755 A rich and tender YA fantasy love story. Wes and Maggie compete for glory in a magical fox hunt. For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Finbar Hawkins.
Penguin Man Down
James Goodhand 3rd March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241383339 Ambitious, thought- provoking novel for fans of Louise O’Neill or the Netflix series “The End of the F***ing World”.
The Magpie Society: Two for Joy Zoe Sugg, Amy McCulloch 26th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241402382 Chilling conclusion to YA bestseller One For Sorrow.
What Beauty There is Cory Anderson 31st March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241441732 Exhilarating, emotional thriller that has the atmosphere of “Winter’s Bone” and the compulsive reading experience of Karen McManus.
Princess Ever After Connie Glynn 17th February, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241458396 Fifth and final instalment in the magical Rosewood Chronicles by YouTuber Glynn. The Princess Diaries for a new generation!
Relic and Ruin Wendii McIver 7th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241460719 Strong story both gripping and beautifully crafted. Rich with mythology, it’s ideal for fans of Sarah J Maas and Children of Blood and Bone.
Nothing More to Tell Karen M McManus 9th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241473689 From the author of the international bestseller One of Us Is Lying comes a brand new YA thriller.
Beasts of Prey Ayana Gray 3rd March, pb, £7.99, 9780241532546 Beasts of Prey is the first in a major new fantasy
Ghosted Emily Barr 12th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241481875 You’ll never meet that perfect stranger again, right? A love story with a thrilling twist from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.
The Stranded Sarah Daniels 21st July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241507964 Tense, near-future thriller. The Hunger Games meets Station Eleven for fans of pacy TV such as the Noughts and Crosses adaptation.
Beasts of Prey 2 Ayana Gray 7th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241532577 Magical sequel to Beasts of Prey, perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, Shadow and Bone and The Gilded Ones.
This Place is Still Beautiful XiXi Tian 9th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241532614 Two sisters, a shocking racist incident and the summer that will change both their lives forever.
Baby Love Jacqueline Wilson 17th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241567104 Fresh from Wilson and great for older readers.
Nate Plus One Kevin van Whye 12th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241567807 Gorgeous, feelgood LGBTQ+ romantic comedy from the author of Date Me, Bryson Keller.
Jane Eyre: The Sisterhood Charlotte Bronte 3rd March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241570029 A new addition to the Sisterhood cassics.
trilogy weaving monsters, mythos, and magic in an unforgettable adventure inspired by Pan-African mythology, from exciting debut author Ayana Gray.
Pushkin Children’s Books
Hotel Magnifique Emily J Taylor 5th May, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781782693475 Deliciously decadent YA fantasy about the disturbing secrets lurk- ing in the legendary Hotel Magnifique. For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus.
Blade of Secrets Tricia Levenseller 7th April, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781782693642 Lushly romantic, magical first volume in the epic Bladesmith duology by bestselling YA fantasy sensation.
Master of Iron Tricia Levenseller 28th July, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781782693666 Epic conclusion to the the duology.
Quill Tree Books
A Sitting in St James Rita Williams-Garcia 7th July, pb, £7.99, 9780062367310 Story of an antebellum plantation and the endur- ing legacies of slavery upon every person who lives there. Essential read- ing for both teenagers and adults grappling with the long history of Ameri- can racism.
The Bright & the Pale Jessica Rubinkowski 17th March, pb, £7.99, 9780062871534 From début YA author comes the first book in a Russian folklore-inspired fantasy duology. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sara Raasch.
Wrath & Mercy Jessica Rubinkowski 14th April, hb, £12.99, 9780062871558 Second book in the
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