Keely planned to keep her head down at her new school – she isn’t there to make friends or memories, she just wants to be left alone.

In order to get into college, she is roped into a programme that involves camping in the Welsh wilderness with five over-keen try-hards. Her plan is to keep her head down, keep her mouth shut and get through the next few days.

But Keely is running from something. Something that drove her family out of their home and to this quiet town. And when her fellow explorers start disappearing and the bodies begin to pile up, she has to ask herself: did she run far enough?

The second spine-chilling standalone from the author of Someone is Watching You, Tess James-Mackey.

‘An absolute stunner of a sequel.‘  Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of  The Girls Are All So Nice Here

Eden used to believe the only person who could save her was Josh. He was everything that was good in her world – an open heart, a tender touch, a kind smile – but he couldn’t be her saviour. Eden had to do that for herself.

Back in high school, they never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. Eden carried the burden of a devastating assault, while Josh struggled with the demons of his alcoholic father. Now that Eden has faced up to her attacker and is starting college, they might finally be in the right place at the right time…

But can their love withstand the chaos of college life and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?

‘I could not put it down – a moving and powerful portrayal of trauma, love, and hope.’  Alyssa Sheinmel,  New York Times  bestselling author of  A Danger to Herself and Others

*What people are saying about LADS!*

‘The antithesis of Andrew Tate’ – Guardian

‘This book is the mate that backs you up and gives you the confidence to speak up for what’s right, building the foundations for healthy, respectful relationships’ – The Scotsman

‘If I could give this book 10 stars out of 5 I would do it in an instant. It is a well written, important and much needed handbook on how to be a good guy’ – B Humphrey, Netgalley Reviewer

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Have you ever been in a situation where there’s a loud guy making dodgy comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel the tension, right? That Guy is the worst, but no one is saying anything, because the whole situation is intimidating and awkward.

This toolkit will help you call out bad behaviour and understand the serious issues facing girls today. And it will make you feel confident navigating relationships, so that everyone feels happy, heard and respected, while being the best version of yourself.

From flirting disasters and what staying in the friend zone really means to the perils of porn, ‘locker room talk’ and the importance of consent, this is a vital handbook for lads who are fed up of That Guy, and who want to step up and help create positive change.

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‘The kind of book that tells you the things you need to hear as a teenage boy, but you’d rather not have to ask your mum or dad about, and in a way that feels chatty and not patronising. It’s easy to dip in and out of the sections too. After reading it, I felt more confident about speaking up with my male friends when I heard them saying things that weren’t right, and I hope I would be a better friend to my friends who are girls’ – Sydney, aged 14

Recommended for ages 13 and over.

Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation arrives in her small French town, separating her from her parents and forcing the young Jewish girl into hiding. Sara’s classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.

Originally published as a graphic novel, and featuring characters from the multi-million-copy-bestselling phenomenon Wonder, Sara and Julien’s powerful, heartbreaking and timeless story is told here for the first time as a novel, and shows the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.

Discover more from the World of Wonder:

White Bird, the original graphic novel
Auggie & Me
365 Days of Wonder
We’re All Wonders

And read more from R. J. Palacio with Pony, an unforgettable new story!

When she meets cute new boy Evan, Amelia wonders if he can help her lose her loser status. And in a moment of hope, she agrees to something she quickly regrets – something that goes viral at school. Now she’s not just called “maggot”, she’s a “bad influence” – and worse. But Amelia’s determined not to let one mistake define her…she’s so much more than the image everyone sees online.

A powerfully real and funny new story from the rising queen of teen, about first kisses, learning to be true to yourself and how one click can last for ever…

‘[A] dark, enthralling thriller’ The Guardian  

Teen assassin Isabel Ryans now works for Comma, and she’s good at it: the Moth is the guild’s most notorious killer, infamous throughout the city of Espera. But Isabel still craves normality, and she won’t find it inside the guild. She moves in with a civilian flatmate, Laura, and begins living a double life, one where she gets to pretend she’s free.

But when Isabel’s day job tangles her up with an anti-guild abolitionist movement, it becomes harder to keep her two lives separate. Forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her loyalty to Comma, she finds herself with enemies on all sides, particularly those from the rival guild Hummingbird, putting herself and Laura at risk.

Can Isabel ever truly be safe in a city ruled by killers?

From Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve  and The Hunger Games.

PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN:

‘An immersive, fast-paced thriller’ The Irish Times

‘An electrifying debut!’  Chelsea Pitcher, author of  This Lie Will Kill You

‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’  Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead
 
‘A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’  Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf

‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’  Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls

‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself “just one more chapter” well into the night.’  Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil
 
‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’  C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

Explore these questions and many more in this empowering and inclusive guide to masculinity for readers aged 10+ by the nation’s favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.

Whether it’s thinking about hobbies or standing up to your mates, Dr Ranj is here to encourage boys to grow up happy with confidence, positivity and kindness.

In his signature warm and conversational voice, Dr Ranj reflects on what it really means to be a boy in today’s world, looking at everything from stereotypes and peer pressure to mental health and respect for women.

In a world where everyone seems to have an opinion about what it means to be a man, Dr Ranj is here to reassure readers that there isn’t one way to be a boy – just one way to be true to yourself.