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Fallen: Book 1 of the Fallen Series

Fallen: Book 1 of the Fallen Series

Lauren Kate
Corgi Childrens
ISBN: 9780552561730

Fallen: Book 1 of the Fallen Series

17-year old Lucinda falls in love with the gorgeous Daniel at their school, only to discover that they have spent lifetimes falling in love with, and losing, one another. Will this time be any different? Twilight fans will love this word-of-mouth hit.

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Day of the Predator

Day of the Predator

Alex Scarrow
Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141326931

Day of the Predator

Three teenagers are working for a secret agency that prevents humans from changing history by going back in time. When Maddy mistakenly opens a time window, Liam is stranded 65 million years ago in the hunting ground of a deadly predator and he's about to be torn to pieces by dinosaurs...

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The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Jenny Han
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780141330532

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Every year Isabel spends the summer at her family friends' house, and every year it's perfect - swimming pool, beach, and the boys. Unavailable, aloof Conrad – the one she loves – and friendly Jeremiah. It's going to be an amazing summer!

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The Dead: v. 1

The Dead: v. 1

David Gatward
Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 9780340999691

The Dead: v. 1

A great new series for fans of horror. Lazarus Stone is about to turn 16 when, one night, a skinless figure drenched in blood arrives to tell him The Dead are coming. Gore, weird stuff and rotting flesh aplenty.

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Stolen

Stolen

Lucy Christopher
Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781906427139

Stolen

Stolen is a compelling story about a teenage girl who is abducted and taken to the Outback of Australia. It won the Branford Boase Award for new writers.

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Withering Tights

Withering Tights

Louise Rennison
HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780007156832

Withering Tights

Hilarious new series from Queen of Teen. Talullah signs up for a summer acting course in the back-of-beyond at Dother Hall. It's not quite the showbiz experience Tallulah was expecting ... but once her mates turn up and they start their 'Fame!' routine, Tallulah is sure that things are looking up.

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Wyrmeweald: Returner's Wealth

Wyrmeweald: Returner's Wealth

Paul Stewart
Doubleday Children's Books
ISBN: 9780385617338

Wyrmeweald: Returner's Wealth

Young pioneer, Micah, enters Wrymeweald full of hope to return home having made his fortune. But this is a land where wyrmes, fabulous dragon-like beasts, roam wild and reign supreme. In Wyrmeweald man is both hunter and hunted.

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The Sky is Everywhere

The Sky is Everywhere

Jandy Nelson
Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406326307

The Sky is Everywhere

17-year-old Lennie is torn apart by the death of her older sister, Bailey, until the arrival of Joe, a new boy in town. But Lennie is also drawn to Toby, Bailey’s boyfriend, and at some point these two worlds will collide. A thoughtful, powerful story that is a word-of-mouth hit. Age 14+

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Two Good Thieves

Two Good Thieves

Daniel Finn
Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 0230737765

Two Good Thieves

In the searing heat of a South American city, a gang of child-thieves runs wild. Demi is a pick pocket and Baz is his lookout. But one day, almost by accident, they steal a beautiful, priceless jewel - and make a very dangerous enemy.

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The Sorceress: Book 3

The Sorceress: Book 3

Michael Scott
Doubleday Children's Books
ISBN: 0385613121

The Sorceress: Book 3

Dr John Dee has destroyed Paris in his mission to find Nicholas Flamel and Sophie and Josh Newman. He is determined to find them; they have the missing pages of two books he must have for the Final Summoning, which will destroy the human race....

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Brisingr: Book Three

Brisingr: Book Three

Christopher Paolini
Corgi Childrens
ISBN: 0552552127

Brisingr: Book Three

The Eragon series has attracted a loyal reader base of fantasy fans. In the latest title, Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes. Can Eragon unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney
Puffin Books
ISBN: 0141324902

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

A hilarious look at 'middle school' US, where young teenagers do their best to survive against the odds. Diary format supported by clever, funny cartoon illustrations.

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Priceless!

Priceless!

Andrew Fusek Peters
Orchard Books
ISBN: 1846166071

Priceless!

When Charlie's dad is accused of a crime he did not commit, Charlie knows who to turn to for help. With their extreme skills - hacking, free-running, skateboarding and athleticism - this group of teenagers are more than a match for any criminal.

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The Master of the Fallen Chairs

The Master of the Fallen Chairs

Henry Porter
Orchard Books
ISBN: 184616625X

The Master of the Fallen Chairs

The first in a trilogy sees orphaned Kim living with his surly grandfather. The arrival of a stranger one night, however, heralds change and mystery.

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Savvy

Savvy

Ingrid Law
Puffin Books
ISBN: 0141324198

Savvy

When the Beaumont children reach the age of 13, they discover their 'Savvy', a special gift. But with her father lying in hospital in a coma, Mibs only wants to know if her savvy will help her save her Poppa.

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Secrets at St Jude's: New Girl

Secrets at St Jude's: New Girl

Carmen Reid
Corgi Childrens
ISBN: 0552557064

Secrets at St Jude's: New Girl

When her mum runs out of patience with LA 'It Girl' Gina, she sends her back to the British boarding school she went to as a teenager. How will Gina cope with no mobiles, no designer labels and sophisticated boys?

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Meet the Author

Jez Alborough


Jez Alborough

Author 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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