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As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait! And don't miss Anne-Sophie's swoony FRENCH KISSING IN NEW YORK! Mia Jenrow has always known she's destined to be a professional ballerina. In fact, it’s in her...

Szeged, 1980. Vera az általános iskola negyedik osztályába jár, jó tanuló, jó sportoló. Biztonságosnak hitt élete pár hét leforgása alatt megváltozik. Az egyik eseményből következik a másik, mintha dominók dőlnének egymás után, mégsem lehet tudni, vajon mi indítja el az események láncolatát. Mi fordítja szembe végzetesen az addigi legjobb barátnőjével? Miért olyan jó és ugyanakkor ijesztő egyre több időt tölteni Józeffel, az új lengyel fiúval?

It's the 1920s - cars and planes are new. Lily Gabriel is scruffy and confident and takes no nonsense from anyone. Antony is rich, spoiled, and arrogant, and Lily is completely and utterly - no nonsense! - in love with him. So join Lily as she falls: falls in love, falls out of the sky, falls through time. And effortlessly, inescapably, falls into her future.

"The most delightfully snarky romance I’ve read this year." —New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston This charming YA rom-com follows Margo, who suddenly realizes that she’s gay but has no clue how to express her identity, so she enlists out-and-proud Abbie to act as her tutor on...

Desperate times, desperate magic. I finally have the Book of Shadows. The pages call to me, begging me to devour their hidden power. There are more than just spells inside, and there are things only the High Priestess can see. And now I know everything I wasn’t supposed to. My Coven likes to keep secrets...well they’re about to get a taste of their own medicine. Rescuing Henley from the demon’s possession won’t mean a thing if we can’t close the Gap in Salem. Samhain is our deadline, and it’s right around the corner.

Freddie is unremarkable—too unremarkable. He doesn't stand out in any way, and in fact teachers and fellow students keep forgetting who he is. Even his mom thinks he's a disappointment, and spends almost all her time at work, producing a TV show. After a particularly awful night when he embarrasses himself in front of Jasper Perry (the gorgeous teen star of his mum's new show), Freddie decides to follow a proactive new philosophy designed to transform his social and romantic life: saying 'yes' to every opportunity.

Sixteen-year-old Robyn Gale, along with her younger sister Anne, is sent away for the summer holidays of 1997 to stay with her grandmother at a caravan park in Devon. Robyn’s had a tough few months: trying to cope with the fallout of their mother’s attempted suicide, messing up her GCSEs, and finding herself attracted to girls. Perhaps getting away from her real life is just what she needs…she can focus on finding a boyfriend, watching Neighbours, and swimming. A solid plan, until she meets charismatic Australian lifeguard, Autumn, and her life is turned even more down under.

Francesca is at the beginning of her second term in Year 11 at an all boy's school that has just started accepting girls. She still misses her old friends, and, to make things worse, her mother has had a breakdown and can barely move from her bed.

A young man feeling overlooked collides with a firecracker who men can’t look away from in this heart-wrenching and passionate Sea Breeze novel from New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines. Jason is sick of living in his rock star brother’s shadow. So when he ships off to Sea Breeze...

Seventeen-year-old Laurie Stratton should be happy. She has beauty, health, a handsome boyfriend, and loving parents. But Laurie has begun to feel the presence of a double, a shadowy figure that hovers just out of her reach. It has appeared to Laurie’s family and friends; it lingers in the shadows of Laurie’s room. Is Laurie going crazy - or is someone, something, trying to take over her life? As Laurie begins to ask questions about her ancestry, she uncovers an eerie mixture of ancient lore and paranormal powers.

"A beautiful tribute to every queer kid who's ever had to leave their home in order to find one." - Leah Johnson, bestselling author of You Should See Me in a Crown The author of The Gravity of Us crafts another heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding the people who become your...

The Paul Street Boys is a timeless tale of friendship, courage, and the bonds of youth. Set in Budapest at the turn of the 20th century, Ferenc Molnár's beloved novel captures the essence of boyhood through the story of two rival groups—the Paul Street Boys and the Red Shirts—fighting for control of an empty lot. This seemingly ordinary piece of land is their cherished territory, symbolizing freedom, adventure, and identity. The rivalry escalates into daring encounters, where both sides face loyalty, bravery, and sacrifice.

Everyone wants a piece of the Drew Schafer, the talented and troubled lead singer of up-and-coming band The Kerbs. Only his girlfriend Ruby knows the real Drew–the gentle, vulnerable boy beneath the stardust. But no one else even knows that Ruby exists...

Ivy has spent years looking for her birth mother, but when she finally finds her on Bardsey Island, she is shocked by what greets her. According to folklore, the cormorants that fly over the remote Welsh isle are the terrifying witches of Arthurian legend—and they are searching for Ivy. Her mum warned her not to come and to stay away from the lighthouse, but now it's too late. As the shadows draw closer, Ivy must look deep within herself if she wants to survive.

It's been decades since Justin was magically whisked from Earth to a strange supernatural land. Since then, he's mastered mana, built a reputation for himself by crafting fascinating machines based on human technology, and even managed to forge some true and trusted relationships. But his path hasn't always been an easy one, and a recent war has left him in his most perilous position yet. Cino and Atal, two of the land ruling ancients, are dead—and one of them at Justin's hand.

Heralding his outstanding return to young adult fiction, Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies of teen life in this compelling, bittersweet tale of rivalry and friendship. In this compelling story of teenage rivalry and friendship, award-winning author Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Timely and powerful; the new coming-of-age thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. 1. Live your best life. 2. Uncover family secrets. 3. Trust no one What would you do when you hear the news that humans have done such damage to the earth...

Brought to you by Penguin. An emotional love story with a thrilling twist from the globally bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They...

Big decisions and messy relationships. It's all part of life for Kai. A must-read queer coming of age story for fans of Sarah Crossan and Sex Education, written in verse by Stonewall-Award-winning, Carnegie-shortlisted author Dean Atta. Kai is going into a new school year with some big decisions...

This stunning debut novel from Australian author Lucy Christopher generated considerable buzz for its nonstop suspense and breathtaking imagery. Sixteen-year-old Gemma is on a layover at Bangkok Airport, headed to Vietnam with her parents. Then the vaguely familiar Ty drugs Gemma’s drink and steals her away. Her head swirling in confusion, Gemma soon finds herself fighting to survive in the unforgiving Outback.