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Books we love Trying to find books that are engaging and the right age range for a child can be tricky, so we've put together some suggestions to help you find the best books for young children. Black Rabbit Summer
Kevin Brooks Why we love this bookFor mature teen readers (it covers drugs, murder and sexual themes), this is Kevin Brookes at his best. Gripping, intelligent and thoughtfully written, the book covers what happens when two teenagers go missing one summer evening. 
Double Cross
Malorie Blackman Why we love this bookThe fourth in the series that began with 'Noughts & Crosses', exploring a world in which white people, the 'noughts', are the minority facing exclusion and discrimination.
Breaking Dawn
Stephenie Meyer Why we love this bookThe fourth book in a series that began with 'Twilight'. this has been a bestseller in the US, enjoyed by adults and adored by teen girls. A vampire romance with a difference.
Maximum Ride: The Final Warning
James Patterson Why we love this bookThis series, imported from the US, is the first teen series by adult author James Patteson. A group of six teenagers are genetically modified so that they can fly and then find themselves saving the world, and themselves.
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak Why we love this bookA reflective, powerful book about a girl, caught up in the Holocaust, who steals books and learns to read. The story is narrated by a compassionate death and, despite the subject matter, is ultimately uplifting and life-affirming.
Wicked Lovely
Melissa Marr Why we love this bookCaught between the two worlds of humans and faeries, Aislinn knows she must follow certain rules. The first is, don't talk to faeries. When Aislinn ignores the first rule, her life is changed forever.
The General
Robert Muchamore Why we love this bookA recent title from the popular Cherub series by Robert Muchamore, which pits young teen spies against adults - because no one will suspect these youngsters of being spies.
Leaving Poppy
Kate Cann Why we love this bookA psychological thriller about a girl trying to escape the pervasive influence of her sister, Poppy. Taught and threatening, this is Kate Cann at her best.
Finding Violet Park
Jenny Valentine Why we love this bookA coming-of-age story told with warmth and charm. 16-year-old Lucas Swain is intrigued by an urn of ashes left in a taxi cab and decides to find out more about its 'occupant', Violet Park.
Looking for JJ
Anne Cassidy Why we love this bookJJ, a teenage girl, is working as a waitress and trying to hide from her past but a journalist is on to her. The book slowly uncovers what it is that JJ is running from.
Star-Crossed
Rachael Wing Why we love this bookWritten by a teenage girl and based on the story of Romeo and Juliet, this modern-day story has all the ingredients of a successful, gentle romance. Very popular with teen readers.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney Why we love this bookA US import that we really enjoyed. Great for confident young teen readers as well as those still developing in confidence, thanks to its diary format and clever illustrating cartoons.
Riding Tycho
Jan Mark Why we love this bookDemetria has grown up in a harsh world of regulations where prisoners are delivered and housed. Then she hears about another land where its people are free and despite the dangers she decides she has to find it. Compelling and beautifully-written.
Meltdown
Robert Rigby Why we love this bookA recent title in the 'Boy Soldier' series from the author of Bravo Two Zero and former SAS soldier. These are gripping reads and will be enjoyed by any YA reader looking for great adventure stories.
Snakehead
Anthony Horowitz Why we love this bookThe most recent Alex Rider story, Snakehead, sees the teenage Alex pitted against the South East Asian Snakehead gangs, and relying on his wits and his gadgets to see him through.
Small-minded Giants
Oisin McGann Why we love this bookA futuristic sci-fi thriller, based in an isolated city built in a vast dome to survive following an environment disaster. When Sol's father is accused of murder, the 16 year old sets about uncovering the truth behind the city's existence.
"Stop in the Name of Pants!"
Louise Rennison Why we love this bookFans of Louise Rennison will be delighted with the ninth book in the series about Georgia Nicholson and her romantic exploits. The first, Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging, has been made into a film.
Wolf Island
Darren Shan Why we love this bookThe Demonata series by Darren Shan (not for the faint-hearted!) has won a loyal following among YA fans of horror. Gripping reads.
Freak the Mighty
Rodman Philbrick Why we love this bookA moving, funny and deceptively simple story about two boys who team up to overcome their personal difficulties. Highly recommended for adults and YA readers.
Hole in My Life
Jack Gantos Why we love this bookThis is an inspiring, autobiographical story by author Jack Gantos, who was jailed after he agreed to help smuggle drugs and ended up in prison. He then decided to turn his life around and this book is the result.
Goal!
Robert Rigby Why we love this bookAn inspiring story based on the real life of a Latino footballer who is talent-spotted and brought to England. The novel was written after the film and there are two others in the series.
Hellbent
Anthony McGowan Why we love this bookFunny, philosophical story about a boy who ends up in Hell (after being hit by an icecream van) and has to find his way out. One for adults as well as teenagers - look out for Henry Tumour, too.
Mortal Engines
Philip Reeve Why we love this bookThe first in a series about mechanised cities that travel on vast tracks. Intelligent, gripping books that follow the fortunes of two young people, Tom and Hester.
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~ Babies & Toddlers Meet the AuthorJez AlboroughAuthor and illustrator Jez Alborough (Duck in the Truck, Six Little Chicks) talks about his new picture book, Nat the Cat, which was inspired by the smile of a stranger some 20 years ago!
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