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The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

Author	: Lauren James
Publisher	: HarperTeen
Release Date	: 2018-07-03
ISBN 10	: 006266025X
Pages	: 320 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (5 users)

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Download or read book The Loneliest Girl in the Universe written by Lauren James and published by HarperTeen. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth. Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can’t help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity. Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there’s more to J’s mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone….

Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2022

Author	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2021-07-22
ISBN 10	: 9781472982841
Pages	: 480 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (828 users)

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Download or read book Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2022 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by M. G. Leonard: 'It's rare to find a book that's as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.' The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to contact across the media. It provides practical advice on all stages of the writing process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, through to submission to literary agents and publishers as well as on the financial and legal aspects of being a writer. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. New articles for 2022: Christopher Edge Plotting and pace in your middle-grade adventure L. D. Lapinski World-building in your fantasy fiction Anna Wilson Finding your voice and point of view Rachel Bladon The learning curve: writing for the children's educational market Jenny Bowman How to hire a freelance editor Sophie Clarke The life and works of a literary scout Rachel Rooney Writing poetry for children

The Year After You

Author	: Nina de Pass
Publisher	: Black & White Publishing Ltd
Release Date	: 2019-02-14
ISBN 10	: 9781785302558
Pages	: 352 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (25 users)

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Download or read book The Year After You written by Nina de Pass and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up in the Alps, Cara's old life feels a million miles away. Nobody at Hope Hall knows her past. With secrets to keep, can Cara allow herself this chance to live again? New Year's Eve, San Francisco. The most promising party of the year ends in tragedy. Georgina is gone and nothing will bring her back. Nine months later, Cara's mother decides a Swiss boarding school will be the fresh start Cara needs. Up in the Alps, Cara's old life feels a million miles away. Nobody at Hope Hall knows her past - and she intends to keep it that way. Yet, as much as she keeps her distance, her new friends break down the walls she has so carefully built up - especially the offbeat, straight-talking Hector, who understands how she feels better than anyone. But the closer Cara grows to Hector, the more her old life slips away. Embracing life at Hope Hall means letting go of the past. With Georgina gone, how can Cara allow herself this second chance? PRAISE FOR THE YEAR AFTER YOU: 'A skilful, compelling story with intrigue that keeps you whipping over the pages.' - SOPHIE KINSELLA, author of Finding Audrey 'A poignant, touching story of grief and guilt that you will hold tight until the very last page . . . I loved this sad, beautiful, hopeful book.' - KATHLEEN GLASGOW, author of Girl in Pieces 'An exploration of grief and loss that breathes new life into the boarding school genre.' - LAUREN JAMES, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe 'A hugely moving, thoughtful and sensitively written story about friendship and growing up.' - SOPHIA MONEY-COUTTS, author of The Plus One 'It tugs at your heart strings and gives hope to those recovering from the loss of a loved one. Watching Cara slowly allow her heart to thaw after being frozen in so much pain was truly beautiful.' - AKEMI DAWN BOWMAN, author of Starfish and Summer Bird Blue 'A poignant story of grief and guilt, hope and healing, set against the backdrop of a Swiss boarding school. Beautifully written and very touching.' - SOPHIE CAMERON, author of Out of the Blue

Book Club Journal

Author	: Sanne Vliegenthart
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2021-05-06
ISBN 10	: 9781784727741
Pages	: 256 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (277 users)

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Download or read book Book Club Journal written by Sanne Vliegenthart and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books connect us: we rave about our favourites to anyone who will listen, pass on our well-thumbed copies to friends and get together in book clubs to chat through our opinions This ebook will allow you to gather your thoughts on the books you have read, with 50 templates to download and fill in. You will also find advice on how to organize a successful book club, pick your discussion topics and make the most of your reading time, plus 200 book recommendations arranged into 20 themed reading lists, carefully curated by Sanne Vliegenthart, book reviewer and creator of hugely popular book videos at Books and Quills. Find Sanne on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube @booksandquills This ebook is not an exact replica of the physical book. All templates from the book are available as downloadable pdfs to print and fill in.

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019

Author	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2018-07-26
ISBN 10	: 9781472947604
Pages	: 480 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (476 users)

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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. Foreword by Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal winner and author of One, Breathe, Moonrise (published July 2018) and We Come Apart (with Brian Conaghan) NEW articles for the 2019 edition include: LGBT+ characters in children's fiction by Lauren James The hybrid author by Shelli R. Johannes A jobbing writer's lot by Joanna Nadin Adapting children's books for stage and screen by Emma Reeves Where does your book sit? by Jasmine Richards Murderous inventions by Robin Stevens The long and winding road to publication by Paul Stewart Writing picture books by Tessa Strickland The ups and downs of being a writer by Theresa Tomlinson All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021

Author	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2020-07-23
ISBN 10	: 9781472968173
Pages	: 480 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (681 users)

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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of inspirational articles from successful writers, illustrators and publishing experts, the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook once again serves up the best independent advice to writers for children of all ages. Covering all aspects of the publishing process, across the full range of formats and genres, it will appeal to self-published writers as well as those seeking an agent-publisher or crowdfunded deal. Inside are up-to-date contact details for literary agents, publishers, prizes and grant-giving bodies, societies and creative organisations that support writers and illustrators. Universally recognised as the first port of call for all writers wanting to improve their work and their chances of getting published, this Yearbook contains an 'impressive raft of advice and notes on every aspect of the business' (Quentin Blake).

The Storm Keeper’s Island

Author	: Catherine Doyle
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2018-07-01
ISBN 10	: 9781408896877
Pages	: 304 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (968 users)

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Download or read book The Storm Keeper’s Island written by Catherine Doyle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE BAMB YOUNG READERS – MIDDLE GRADE AWARD 2018 NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 'Magical in every way' EOIN COLFER 'Funny, dark and blazingly beautiful' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'So magical and wild that it's like being swept away by the sea' KATHERINE RUNDELL When Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet ... Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for Fionn's grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. Soon, a new Keeper will rise. But, deep underground, someone has been waiting for Fionn. As the battle to become the island's next champion rages, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war.

The Storm Keepers' Battle

Author	: Catherine Doyle
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2021-03-04
ISBN 10	: 9781526635921
Pages	: 352 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (359 users)

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Download or read book The Storm Keepers' Battle written by Catherine Doyle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life. The terrifying all- powerful sorceress Morrigan has been raised from the dead and has sealed off the island from all help. Fionn is the only thing that stands between her and a dark future. He's got to find a way to defeat her. But there are some terrible choices in store for Fionn as the dark sorcerer begins to take his nearest and dearest for her own. With only two candles left to burn, will Fionn master his powers in time to stop her?

A Treason of Thorns

Author	: Laura Weymouth
Publisher	: Chicken House
Release Date	: 2020-03-05
ISBN 10	: 9781912626991
Pages	: 384 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (269 users)

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Download or read book A Treason of Thorns written by Laura Weymouth and published by Chicken House. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enchanting, lyrical novel from the acclaimed author of The Light Between Worlds. When her father is convicted of treason, Violet is exiled from her beloved ancestral home, Burleigh House. One of the six great estates of England, its magic once kept her well - enchantment in its bricks and mortar providing secret hiding places, even lighting fires on the coldest nights. However, on her return Violet discovers that the place has gone wild with grief. Vines and briars are crumbling the walls. Magic that once fed the land has turned dark and deadly, twisting blooms into thorns, poisoning livestock and destroying crops. Now Violet must decide if her destiny is set in stone, and how far she will go to save Burleigh - before it destroys everything ... including the boy she loves.

All These Warriors

Author	: Amy Tintera
Publisher	: HMH Books For Young Readers
Release Date	: 2021-07
ISBN 10	: 9780358012412
Pages	: 341 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (124 users)

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Download or read book All These Warriors written by Amy Tintera and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While trying to expose a private security firm hired by the government to weaponize scrabs, Clara and Team Seven face their biggest threat yet--their own demons.

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

Author	: J. Ryan Stradal
Publisher	: Penguin
Release Date	: 2019-07-23
ISBN 10	: 9780399563072
Pages	: 384 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (63 users)

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Download or read book The Lager Queen of Minnesota written by J. Ryan Stradal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A National Bestseller! “The perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day.” —Washington Post “[A] charmer of a tale. . . Warm, witty and--like any good craft beer--complex, the saga delivers a subtly feminist and wholly life-affirming message.” —People Magazine A novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate and the secrets of making a world-class beer, from the bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest Two sisters, one farm. A family is split when their father leaves their shared inheritance entirely to Helen, his younger daughter. Despite baking award-winning pies at the local nursing home, her older sister, Edith, struggles to make what most people would call a living. So she can't help wondering what her life would have been like with even a portion of the farm money her sister kept for herself. With the proceeds from the farm, Helen builds one of the most successful light breweries in the country, and makes their company motto ubiquitous: "Drink lots. It's Blotz." Where Edith has a heart as big as Minnesota, Helen's is as rigid as a steel keg. Yet one day, Helen will find she needs some help herself, and she could find a potential savior close to home. . . if it's not too late. Meanwhile, Edith's granddaughter, Diana, grows up knowing that the real world requires a tougher constitution than her grandmother possesses. She earns a shot at learning the IPA business from the ground up--will that change their fortunes forever, and perhaps reunite her splintered family? Here we meet a cast of lovable, funny, quintessentially American characters eager to make their mark in a world that's often stacked against them. In this deeply affecting family saga, resolution can take generations, but when it finally comes, we're surprised, moved, and delighted.

Read with Pride

Author	: Lucy Powrie
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2020-05-28
ISBN 10	: 9781444949261
Pages	: 400 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (492 users)

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Download or read book Read with Pride written by Lucy Powrie and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Olivia and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie. The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella. Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at secondary school. But when a parent complains about LGBTQ+ content in one of the books, the library implements a new policy for withdrawing books. Olivia is distraught - she's demisexual and knows how important it is for all readers to see themselves represented. Luckily, she's the mastermind behind The Paper & Hearts Society book club, and she knows exactly what to do: start a new club, find ways of evading the system, and change the policy for good! With two book clubs to run, exams to prepare for, and a girlfriend, just how long will it be before Olivia burns out? After all, creating a book club and trying to get the #ReadWithPride hashtag to get noticed is going to take a lot of energy. Sometimes, when you're in too deep, it's up to your friends to look out for you ...

The Night Country

Author	: Melissa Albert
Publisher	: Penguin UK
Release Date	: 2020-01-09
ISBN 10	: 9780241370292
Pages	: 352 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (72 users)

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Download or read book The Night Country written by Melissa Albert and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING NOVEL THE HAZEL WOOD An addictive thriller crossed with the darkest of fairytales that's guaranteed to keep you up all night... Alice has fought hard for a normal life. Having escaped the Hinterland - the strange, pitch-dark fairy tale world she was born into - she has washed up in New York City, determined to build a new future for herself. But when her fellow survivors start being brutally murdered, Alice must face the fact that the Hinterland cannot be so easily escaped. And that, from the shadows of her past something - or someone - is coming for her... Praise for Melissa Albert: 'Magical, mesmerising and inventive' Karen McManus, bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying 'This book will be your next obsession' Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caravel 'Insidiously beautiful' Guardian 'You'll not sleep a wink' Heat 'A magnificent creation, laden with wonder and fear impossible to turn away from . . . Literal goose bumps' Booklist

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2023

Author	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2022-07-21
ISBN 10	: 9781472991317
Pages	: 464 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (913 users)

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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2023 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by award-winning illustrator Smriti Prasadam-Halls. The indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from dozens of successful writers and illustrators on how to get your work published. It includes a directory of over a thousand up-to-date listings with contacts from across the media and publishing industry. This bestselling Yearbook is full of practical advice on all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. It also covers the financial, contractual and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. It includes advice from best-selling writers, such as Sarah Crossan, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Frances Hardinge, Tom Palmer, David Wood, Lauren Child and many more. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk

The Paper & Hearts Society

Author	: Lucy Powrie
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2019-06-13
ISBN 10	: 9781444949247
Pages	: 400 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (492 users)

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Download or read book The Paper & Hearts Society written by Lucy Powrie and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Tabby and The Paper & Hearts society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie - all about what happens when you let your weird out! The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella. Tabby Brown is tired of trying to fit in. She doesn't want to go to parties - in fact, she would much rather snuggle up on the sofa with her favourite book. It's like she hasn't found her people ... Then Tabby joins a club that promises to celebrate books. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING - especially when making new friends brings out an AWKWARD BUZZING feeling all over her body. But Olivia, Cassie, Henry and Ed have something that makes Tabby come back. Maybe it's the Austen-themed fancy-dress parties, or Ed's fluffy cat Mrs Simpkins, or could it be Henry himself ... Can Tabby let her weird out AND live THE BEST BOOKISH LIFE POSSIBLE?

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020

Author	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date	: 2019-07-25
ISBN 10	: 9781472947628
Pages	: 480 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (476 users)

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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by William Sutcliffe, author of Are you Experienced?, New Boy and We See Everything The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as practical advice on who to contact across the media and how to get published. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Davinia Andrew-Lynch A message for under-represented writers: We Want You - Clémentine Beauvais Writing and translating children's fiction - Holly Bourne Dealing with tough issues in YA fiction - Natasha Farrant Writing about love and loss for children - Kiran Millwood Hargrave Writing magic into fiction - Salvatore Rubbino The craft of the illustrator - Deirdre Sullivan Reinventing old stories for new readers

Amira & Hamza: The Quest for the Ring of Power

Author	: Samira Ahmed
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2022-09-20
ISBN 10	: 9780316318815
Pages	: 227 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (188 users)

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Download or read book Amira & Hamza: The Quest for the Ring of Power written by Samira Ahmed and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amira and Hamza are back in this epic sequel, which takes readers on a thrilling magical adventure as the siblings face their most terrifying and formidable opponent yet. All human and jinn kind shall bow down to me. Control the Ring, control the worlds. Amira and Hamza have returned from Qaf, the magical Jinn world, as triumphant heroes—and life has been pleasantly quiet. Too quiet. Hamza is determined to have one last monumental, epic adventure before summer ends. But when sneaking off to explore an old, abandoned castle goes from life-changing adventure to potentially deadly, Amira and Hamza find themselves in the middle of another dangerous quest to save the worlds. One they didn’t bargain for. The siblings are brought face to face with the evil dev, Ahriman, angry and out for revenge. And if Amira and Hamza thought Ifrit was bad, his dad Ahriman, the last in an ancient line of fire spirits, is far worse. Ahriman kidnaps Hamza and forces him to help locate the lost Ring of Power, an ancient and mysterious artifact that will allow him to rule the universe. Desperate to save her brother, Amira must outsmart perilous traps and confounding puzzles in a race against time to retrieve the artifact before Ahriman does or say goodbye to Hamza and their world forever.