School stories Books

Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …Whether she’s starring in a school performance, dealing with a wobbly tooth, or feeling nervous at a sleepover, Tiggy...

Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …Whether she’s getting a new pet, going to her first day of school, or solving a birthday party problem, Tiggy knows her...

Learn to read with this hilarious story about noisy singing from the best-selling School of Monsters series! Can Bill and Ben learn to sing in harmony?Bill and Ben both love to sing, but each one sings a different thing!Welcome to the School of...

A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So...

Fair is foul and foul is fair … bestseller Ross Montgomery returns with a laugh-out-loud, perfectly pitched introduction to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Beth has been looking forward to the Prizegiving Assembly all year. She’s won best-behaved pupil two years...

Alan Gibbons returns with an action-packed football story accompanied by fascinating facts and historical detail about famous substitutes. New boy Smithy can’t understand why everyone is so excited about a player on the football team called “Bengo.”...

A laugh-out-loud tale of young love from the bestselling author of the Mr. Gum series. Sterling Thaxton is in love. In love with Lizzie Harris – the beautiful new girl. Her hair is the colour of magic. Her nose is as sweet as music. Her arms are as...

A charming and witty tale of bullies, pumpkins and unlikely friendships from award-winning author Gillian Cross. Jason Banks is a bully. No one likes him and even the teachers are scared of him! It's time that someone taught Jason a lesson and he might...

A warm and charming tale of diversity, language, and the shared cultures that make-up modern life. Shona has always loved words. She even has her very own strange word thesaurus! When her and her classmates learn that some languages are dying out, Miss...

A fun, friendly story about a misplaced ghost from the Titanic and a boy who needs help with his history homework, now in a new edition. Luke is rather surprised to find a ghost in his bath – and she needs his help! Can Luke help Ellie to find her...

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies and online friendships in this gripping thriller. Ruby Brookes and her best friend Deva have won free places at the Ash Tree Foundation Performing Arts Camp over the...

"An immersive, funny, clever fantasy with real emotional depth. I couldn't put it down!" A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief"This book is incredible! With a dazzling cast of characters wrapped up in a rich, imaginative afrofantasy...

Rob Scotton, beloved author of the bestselling Splat the Cat and Russell the Sheep series, returns with Max and Moonbean, the first book in a brand-new picture book series about a timid young dog and his out-of-this-world friend.It’s the night before...

Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Sunshine Simpson's life has never been so busy! She feels like she's on a ROLLERCOASTER. At school everyone is talking about preparing for the big move...

Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for middle-grade readers, in this first book in a fresh and moving series that celebrates family, friendship, community and the Windrush legacy. Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+...

"A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering." Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsNo matter how quiet it is, you've got a voice, Storm. You should use it to speak up for yourself.Storm has never liked to...

A reassuring and empowering book for all incoming kindergarteners, especially those who wonder: Am I ready You are!The unknown can be scary and the first day of school intimidating, for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and...

Crack-up with the Funny Kid Complete Quack-Up collection. Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.FUNNY KID is the mega-bestselling series from author-illustrator Matt Stanton that has everyone laughing!PRAISE FOR FUNNY...

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of...

The second spellbinding adventure in the magical middle grade series by the author of The Huntress, perfect for fans of Starfell, Nevermoor and A Pinch of Magic. Sisters Spel and Egg grew up in Mistress Mouldheels’ School for Wicked Girls believing they...

Commercial US YA romance with a sharp intersectional feminist edge. "Will leave a mark on your heart." Stephanie Garber, author of the Caraval series"A smart romance with heart and guts and all the intoxicating feelings in between." Maureen Johnson,...

An honour book and shortlisted title in the CBC Early Childhood book of the Year Awards 2009. Tom Tom is an engaging contemporary story that traces a day in the life of a small boy living in a typical Aboriginal community in the Top End of the Northern...

Fifteen-year-old Victorian schoolgirl, Mariah Kennedy, brings together a collection of bestselling children's authors and illustrators to highlight social injustice. All author royalties will be donated to UNICEF. Fifteen-year-old Mariah Kennedy is...

Try as he might, Arun simply cannot wriggle his way out of taking the maths test at school. Instead, he must learn to face his fears in this encouraging and relatable school story from Serena Patel. Maths test? Nightmare! Arun is determined to get out...

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps and Stranger Things! It’s summer term and time for a school trip with a difference! Year 8 are on a boat off the coast...

‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – JENNY PEARSON,The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ GUARDIAN on Barry Loser'The review of the 8-year-old boy in...

The unmissable and genre-defining first novel from John Green, the international number one bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN.Includes a brand-new Readers Guide featuring a Q&A with the author...

'THESE BOOKS REALLY GO OFF!' -- Mac Park, Boy Vs Beast The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read! Birthday parties should be fun, not smelly. Too bad the fart monster doesn't know that ... Ben's been invited to a birthday...

A great middle-grade read for all kids -- fun, funny and relatable. Just like Dylan! My life so far has been pretty awesome. At home I've got a great family (sure, even my big brother, Jacob, when he's not being a total pain) and my pet legless lizard,...

‘This bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie, which Alice Oseman called “a warm hug”, follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save their beloved forest from being turned into a car park. But how can they make the adults...

A NEW illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes! I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat!There's BIG NEWS in my family - we're moving...

Abby struggles to adjust when her dad’s new girlfiend comes to live with them in this sensitive and touching story from Sally Nicholls. Abby is used to it being just her and her dad at home, but now her dad’s new girlfriend Jen is moving in and...

From critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jerry Craft comes a new special box set that includes all three books in his award-winning collection of graphic novels.In New Kid, winner of the Newbery Medal, the...

The drama of football and friendship takes to the pitch in this action-packed sporting novel from top-selling author Paul Stewart. 2-1 with minutes to go: Dale Juniors are about to win the schools' cup final – until Scott foots the ball into his own...

A sharp, witty and heartfelt tale of the ups and downs of teenage life from multi-award-winning Alex Wheatle. Life on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working so hard to make ends meet, and big brother Kingsley just...

A gorgeous full-colour coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Katie Kirby’s The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks and The Babysitters Club graphic novels‘READING THIS WAS LIKE A WARM HUG’ –...

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes unOrdinary – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! NOBODY PAYS MUCH ATTENTION TO JOHN.He’s just a normal teenager at a...

With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this third book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and friends get a glimpse into the art world with expert Professor Pitt!A special guest has arrived at...

An unputdownable, explosive YA thriller from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Cynthia Murphy and Holly Jackson.Layla. Kai. Liam. Fliss.Terrified big sister. Troubled surfer...

"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page” BooklistTwo spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the...

Grab your gaming gear and laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.A new video game has thrown Redhill Middle School into chaos. Will Max get the screen time he...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Get ready for the performance of a lifetime in this sixth book in the My Weirder-est School series!A.J. and his friends are forming a band! At least, they are...

The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN. “In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than...

A delightful new picture book about starting school, with a clever twist all parents will relate to! Are you ready?It'll be fun! You'll make new friends. New BFFs!You might have to be a bit brave ...It's the first day of school, but who is the most...

From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in...

A second mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series. Agatha Oddlow’s set to become the youngest member of the Gatekeepers’ Guild, but before that, she’s got a mystery to...

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for...

Have you heard about the rainbow panda? Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.And it's about time he used his talents for a good cause!Max is the funny kid .....