Children's / Teenage fiction: School stories

Lydia Cornwallis arrives and finds acceptance, even adoration, from the close-knit social circle on the exclusive island of Fengari. But there are two girls in particular that Lydia simply can't wait to meet: the Harrington sisters. That's because Lydia's not really Lydia Cornwallis. And the Harr...

It's the year 1998 and 17-year-old Ellie is about to have the summer of her life with her new boyfriend, Leroy. Even though they are from two different worlds and two very different families, their love is one of a kind. But between troublesome brothers and strict parents, rowdy parties and epic ...

Jay and his mates were looking forward to the best summer ever before they become nervous little minnows heading off to senior school learning to swim with the sharks. But when Danny and Dom have to bail, Jay is left facing the long holiday alone, until his mysterious new next door neighbour make...

Sunny is just that - sunny. Always ready with a goofy smile and something nice to say, Sunny is the chillest dude on the Defenders team. But Sunny's life hasn't always been sun beamy-bright. You see, Sunny is a murderer. Or at least he thinks of himself that way. His mother died giving birth to h...

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 to scary secondary. Plus, there's a Charity Bake Sale to plan for. But with Sunshine's Dad travelling for work, Mum forgetting how to smile, a su...

Bengo is the best player Smithy has ever seen - easily the strongest on their team. So why is he always left on the bench? An engaging football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous substitutes, from reluctant-reader favourite Alan Gibbons.

Aurora Beam is reeling after the bombshell revelation of the secret supervillain's identity - but is there someone else even more powerful pulling the strings? Light is fading across the globe, with whole countries being plunged into darkness and chaos. Aurora and the Bright Sparks must be brave ...

Ezra Ahern wakes up one day to find his older sister, Bea, gone. No note, no sign, nothing but an email address hidden somewhere only he would find it. Ezra never expected to be left behind with their abusive stepfather and their neglectful mother - how is he supposed to navigate life without Bea...

Today's the day - it's the tea party parade! The kids are in their costumes and the teachers are marching too. Teacups are twirling, cake slices are spinning, and the big finale is going to be the best show of all! Join in with all the fun of the parade in Nick Sharratt's beautiful story for litt...

Dale Juniors are three-time winners of the Langton Town football cup, but they're about to face a whole new challenge: a charity match against the girls' team. For Scott, Danny and Jack, the stakes are high. They've got to hold on to their reputation as winners or risk becoming the laughing stock...