children with a variety of differences through their own words in this gently-told but immensely informative new picture book” 5-7 years; Disability
Swim, Shark, Swim Author Dom Conlon Illustrator Anastasia Izlesou £7.99 Paperback 9781914079054 Fiction
Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammer- heads and Great Whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home. 3-7 years
A Winning Wednesday Author Roy Noble Illustrator Karl Davies
£6.99 Paperback 9781913733490 Fiction
“Wednesdays had become the worst for Rhodri, full of school tests and always a let-down, but his chance meeting with Idris, a member of the legend- ary King Arthur’s Court, looks to change all this.” 7-9 years
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Maggie Blue and the Dark World
Author Anna Goodall Guppy Books PREMIUM LISTING
£12.99 hardback 9781913101312 Fiction
When Maggie sees her enemy from school taken to another world by their careers teacher, she and the irasicible talking cat, Hoagy, know they must help, especially when they discover the world is using happiness as collateral - a thrilling, absorbing debut. 9-14 years; Health and wellbeing
PREMIUM LISTING Author Tanya Byrne
£7.99 Paperback 9781444955958 Fiction
The lesbian love story you’ve been dying to read. Ash Persaud is about to become a reaper in the afterlife, but she is determined to see her first love Poppy Morgan again, the only thing that separates them is death. 12+; Sexuality
When Edie is accidentally cast in the school play, and discovers talents she never knew she had. She always assumed that she was more suited to life in the background - but when you believe in yourself, anything is possible. 9+; Disability
Contender: The Challenger Author Taran Matharu
£7.99 Paperback 9781444939019 Fiction
In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival continues ... The stakes are higher than ever in The Challenger, the second book in the epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series. 12+; Race
Contender: The Champion Author Taran Matharu
Ghost Scouts: Hullabaloo at Camp Croak! Author Taylor Dolan Illustrator Taylor Dolan £6.99 Paperback 9781913101138 Fiction
The second in this inclusive, wickedly wonderful series about a girl dropped off at a summer camp filled with skeletons, zombies and ghosts… filled with warmth, humour, and beautiful two-colour illustrations. 6-10 years; Disability; Race; Sexuality
The Cats We Meet Along the Way Author Nadia Mikail
E7.99 Paperback 9781913101596 Fiction
Aisha hasn’t seen her sister June for two years, and now that the world is going to end, she and her mum must make amends – they go on a road trip through Malaysia visiting the places in their past - beautiful spare YA storytelling. Race; Health and Wellbeing
£12.99 Hardback 9781444939033 Fiction
Tsunami Girl
Author Julian Sedgwick Illustrator Chie Kutsuwada £9.99 Paperback 9781913101466 Fiction
A stunning story for young adults telling the story of a 15-year-old girl who loses her grandfather in the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and must find her way again with the help of both ghosts and people, told in both prose and manga.
12+; Race; Health and wellbeing
The explosive final book in the epic Contender trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series. Cade has managed to survive the duel with the Hydra Alpha but the Games are far from over. By order of the cruel and mysterious alien overlord, Abaddon, Cade and his friends are sent off to war against the Greys, a humanoid race who have far sur- passed humans in technology on their home planet. 12+; Race
The Cost of Knowing Author Brittney Morris £7.99 Paperback 9781444951745 Fiction
From the acclaimed author of SLAY, comes a grip- ping novel, about brothers, grief, and what it means to be a young Black man in America. A story that speaks to hard truths about race, prejudice, and the inherent injustice that permeates the world we live in. 12+; Race
Hachette Hodder Children’s Books
The Amazing Edie Eckhart Author Rosie Jones
£6.99 Paperback 9781444958348 Fiction
A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones based on her own experiences of navigating a school setting with Cerebral palsy.
Spring-Summer 2021
The Dark Lady Author Akala
£12.99 Hardback 9781444943696 Fiction
Akala’s debut novel for teens will enthuse and entertain teenagers and young adults, showing that reading is a true super-power. A pickpocket with an exceptional gift, a prisoner of extraordi- nary value, an orphan haunted by dreams of the mysterious dark lady. 13+ years; Race
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The Girls I’ve Been Author Tess Sharpe
£7.99 Paperback 9781444960112 Fiction
Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown – this is a must-read psycholog- ical thriller. As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test arrives when she’s taken hostage in a bank heist. This time, Nora doesn’t have an escape plan ... 12+; Sexuality
Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating
Author Adiba Jaigirdar
£7.99 Paperback 9781444962246 Fiction
Hani and Ishu couldn’t be less alike – and they definitely don’t like each other. But when fates collide and they pretend to date each other, things start to get messy. A heart-warming queer YA love story from Adiba Jaigirdar.
13+; Health and wellbeing; Race; Sexuality
The Henna Wars Author Adiba Jaigirdar
£7.99 Paperback 9781444962208 Fiction
Nishat and Flávia are rivals at school, but Nishat can’t help her secret crush – even though her par- ents disapprove of the fact she likes girls. Can she find her happy ever after? A heart-warming, queer YA love story about two Muslim girls, falling in love and needing to manoeuvre around their families’ expectations.
13+; Race; Sexuality
Heartstopper Volume Four Author Alice Oseman Illustrator Alice Oseman £10.99 Paperback 9781444952797 Fiction
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fourth volume of HEARTSTOPPER.
12+; Body image; Gender; Health and wellbeing; Race; Sexuality
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Here the Whole Time Author Vitor Martins
£7.99 Paperback 9781444958492 Fiction
Felipe doesn’t believe someone like Caio could ever fall for someone like him. But over the next fifteen days, everything will change ... You will fall for this body-positive love story about the assumptions we make about each other, and the bravery you need to be yourself. 12+; Body image; Health and wellbeing; Race; Sexuality
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