Children's Books (Secondary Ages / Teenagers)

Am I Normal Yet? - Holly Bourne

Usbourne

Evie, Amber and Lottie: three girls facing down tough issues with the combined powers of friendship, feminism and cheesy snacks. Both hilarious and heart-rending, this is Evie's no-holds-barred story of struggling to live a 'normal' teen life in the grip of OCD.

£1.50£4.00
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But it's True! - Matt Glover

Fastprint Publishing

A contemporary novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of secrets on personal lives. The story follows the lives of several characters as they navigate through their intertwined pasts and present challenges.

£2.00

How Hard Can Love Be? - Holly Bourne

Usbourne

Amber, Evie and Lottie: three girls facing down tough issues with the combined powers of friendship, feminism and cheesy snacks. Both hilarious and heart-rending, this is Amber’s story of how painful – and exhilarating – love can be, following on from Evie’s story in Am I Normal YetAll Amber wants is a little bit of love. Her mum has never been the caring type, even before she moved to California, got remarried and had a personality transplant. But Amber's hoping that spending the summer with her can change all that.And then there's prom king Kyle, the guy all the girls want. Can he really be interested in anti-cheerleader Amber Even with best friends Evie and Lottie's advice, there's no escaping the fact: love is hard.

£1.50£4.00

It Only Happens in the Movies - Holly Bourne

Usbourne

The greatest love story ever told doesn't feature kissing in the snow or racing to airports. It features pain and confusion and hope and wonder and a ban on cheesy cliches. Oh, and zombies... Bad boys turned good, kisses in the rain, climbing through bedroom windows... It only happens in the movies. When Audrey meets Harry, it’s the start of a truly cinematic romance – or is itAudrey knows that Harry is every movie cliché rolled into one. But she still chooses to let him into her heart...YA star Holly Bourne tackles real love in this hugely funny and poignant novel.

£1.50£4.00

Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins

Usbourne

Could the boy from her past be the love of her futureBudding designer Lola Nolan doesn't believe in fashion . . . she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit—the more sparkly, more fun, more wild—the better. And life is pretty close to perfect in Lola's world, especially with her hot rocker boyfriend. That is, until the dreaded Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the neighborhood and unearth a past of hurt and anguish that Lola thought was long buried. When talented inventor Cricket steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door.

£4.00

Love Reborn - Yvonne Woon

Usbourne

Renée and Dante are dying. The soul they share cannot sustain them both, and they're quickly running out of time.But Renée has in her possession a legendary chest said to contain the secret to eternal life-if only they could solve the clues that lie within it. With both the Liberum, a Brotherhood of the Undead, and a team of Monitors, led by Renée's own grandfather, in hot pursuit, Renée and Dante must keep the chest safe or risk having it fall into the wrong hands.With the help of a mysterious letter-writer called only Monsieur, Renée and Dante follow a series of clues that lead them on a treacherous journey across Europe. They seek the Netherworld, a legendary chasm where souls go to be cleansed. It's their only chance at a fresh start, but with it comes a terrible choice, one they never imagined they would be forced to make.The third novel in the acclaimed Dead Beautiful series is a haunting story of sacrifice, loyalty, and a love that can never die.

£4.00

Love Reborn - Yvonne Woon

Renée and Dante are dying. The soul they share cannot sustain them both, and they're quickly running out of time.But Renée has in her possession a leg...
£4.00

The Extinction Trials - S.M. Wilson

Usbourne

The first book in the heart-stopping The Extinction Trialstrilogy, for fans of The Hunger Games and Jurassic Park.Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials...In Stormchaser and Lincoln's ruined world, the only way to survive is to risk everything. To face a contest more dangerous than anyone can imagine. And they will do anything to win.But in a land full of monsters - human and reptilian - they can't afford to trust anyone. Perhaps not even each other...Shortlisted for the 2019 Scottish Teenage Book Prize

£4.00

What's a Girl Gotta Do? Holly Bourne

Usbourne

HOW TO START A FEMINIST REVOLUTION:1. Call out anything that is unfair on one gender2. Don't call out the same thing twice (so you can sleep and breathe)3. Always try to keep it funny4. Don't let anything slide. Even when you start to break...Lottie's determined to change the world with her #Vagilante vlog. Shame the trolls have other ideas...

£4.00