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David Almond and Dave McKean

An other-worldly and evocative tale for fans of Neil Gaiman, by the dream team of David Almond and award-winning artist, Dave McKean.

9781406383041 • 80 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 9 years + • February 2020

AR Code: MY+ 1 Patrick Ness

The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness.

9781406361803 • 240 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 12 years + • May 2015

AR Code: MY 5

The Savage

David Almond and Dave McKean

A uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist.

9781406319859 • 80 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 8 years + • September 2009 s AR Code: MY 1

A Monster Calls

Patrick Ness and Jim Kay

The extraordinarily moving novel about coming to terms with loss, beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal-winnng Jim Kay.

9781406339345 • 216 pages • Trade Pb • £9.99 • 12 years + • February 2012

AR Code: MY 5

The Tale of Angelino Brown

David Almond and Alex T. Smith

Acclaimed storyteller David Almond blends the ordinary with the extraordinary in a charming yet hilarious story, illustrated by award-winning artist Alex T. Smith.

9781406378962 • 272 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 9 years + • April 2018

AR Code: MY 5

Clownfish

Alan Durant

Gently funny and moving, this is a haunting story of family, friendship and life after loss.

9781406374629 • 224 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 10 years + • November 2018

AR Code: MY 6

The Moonlight Dreamers

Siobhan Curham

An unforgettable story of friendship, self-belief and love. Amber, Maali, Sky and Rose are not like everyone else and they don’t want to be. Becoming friends gives them the courage to be themselves.

9781406365825 • 352 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 12 years + • July 2016

Phantom Limbs

Paula Garner

A heartbreaking YA debut about love and loss, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson.

9781406373219 • 384 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 14 years + • June 2017

Tell It to the Moon

Siobhan Curham

The sequel to The Moonlight Dreamers continues the heart-warming story of friendship among Amber, Maali, Sky and Rose as the four girls band together to help one another overcome their individual challenges and fulfill their dreams.

9781406366150 • 336 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 12 years + • August 2017

Barefoot on the Wind

Zoe Marriott

A magical retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” set in a fairy tale Japan.

9781406333374 • 320 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 12 years + • September 2016

The Tiger Rising

Kate DiCamillo

The story of a boy who discovers that some things can’t stay locked up for ever from a New York Times bestselling author.

9781406357639 • 144 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 8 years + • July 2014

AR Code: MY 3

Maybe a Fox

Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee

A fantastical, heartbreaking and gorgeous tale about two sisters, a fox cub ... and what happens when one sister disappears.

9781406372892 • 272 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 10 years + • November 2016

Jandy Nelson

A beautiful, funny and heartfelt novel about grief, love and forgiveness. For fans of John Green, David Levithan and Rainbow Rowell.

9781406354386 • 320 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 14 years + • February 2015

AR Code: UY 10 Marcia Williams

Told through Angie’s lively diary, this is a bittersweet story about friendship, grief and growing up, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.

9781406381214 • 208 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 9 years + • April 2019

Hello, I Must Be Going

Dyan Sheldon

A tender, witty ghost story about the importance of being the person you want to be.

9781406363043 • 304 pages • Pb • £6.99 • 12 years + • July 2018

The Secret Horses of Briar Hill

Megan Shepherd and Levi Pinfold

An exceptional and moving novel set in the midst of WW2 about the power of the imagination from a New York Times bestselling author, illustrated by the winner of the Kate Greenaway medal.

9781406373554 • 240 pages • Pb • £8.99 • 8 years + • October 2017

AR Code: MY 6

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas

The powerful and brave multi-award-winning YA novel about one girl’s struggle for justice and what prejudice looks like in the 21st century.

9781406372151 • 464 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 14 years + • April 2017 s AR Code: UY 13

Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Katherine Webber

Reiko and Seth both want something the other can’t give them. But the end of love can sometimes be the beginning of you… For fans of Nicola Yoo and Sara Barnard.

9781406369052 • 400 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 14 years + • August 2018

AR Code: UY 11

Wing Jones

Katherine Webber

For fans of David Levithan, Jandy Nelson and Rainbow Rowell: a sweeping story about a mixed-race family hit by tragedy from an exceptional new voice in YA fiction.

9781406369090 • 384 pages • Pb • £7.99 • 14 years + • January 2017

AR Code: UY 12

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