Featured Books for 14+ readers

A Brighter Fear
Kerry Drewery
Movingly portrayed, the irrepressible hope familiar to all teenagers is played out against a background that is completely unfamiliar. Growing up in Baghdad under Saddam Hussain’s repressive regime, Lina is used to being careful what she says and even careful...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2012
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Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind ...
Andy Robb
Witty and tender, Geekhood captures the complexities of teen life and especially the transformation of Archie. Archie’s interests have always been distinctly geeky- mostly he hangs out in the Hovel, a centre for games played with miniature models where he...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2012
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Changeling
Philippa Gregory
May 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. Best-selling Philippa Gregory’s first book for teenagers is a thrilling story of malice and betrayal, courage and passion. Tricked out of her inheritance by her greedy and duplicitous brother, Isolde must swap ruling...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 24/05/2012
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Black Heart Blue
Louisa Reid
May 2012 MEGA Debut of the Month. A debut novel which packs a heart-stopping punch. Sixteen year old twins Hephzi and Rebecca are about as different from each other as they could be; Hephzi is beautiful and bold, Rebecca suffers from...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
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Dead Time
Anne Cassidy
May 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Anne Cassidy grips her readers in this thrilling crime novel. Everywhere she turns, Rose’s life seems to be haunted by disaster. Her mother has been missing for five years after mysteriously vanishing with her...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
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City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments 5)
Cassandra Clare
May 2012 Book of the Month. This title is fifth in the international bestselling paranormal thriller series The Mortal Instruments and is the follow-up to the international number one bestseller City of Fallen Angels. Cassandra Clare is coming...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/05/2012
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Midwinterblood
Marcus Sedgwick
May 2012 Book of the Month. Prize-winning Marcus Sedgwick's gift for powerful storytelling is at its very best in this emotionally charged, no holds barred novel. When journalist Eric Seven arrives on Blessed Island with a mission to uncover a mystery...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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The Anti-prom
Abby McDonald
Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance and revenge in a high-stakes drama from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald. Hilarious and heart-tugging by turns it's not to be missed. Please note that this book contains sexually explicit content.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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When It Happens
Susane Colasanti
May 2012 Book of the Month.  A terrific romantic comedy drama for all those searching for The One! Sara and Tobey couldn't be more different. She is focused on getting into her first-choice college; he wants to win Battle of the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices 2)
Cassandra Clare
May 2012 Book of the Month. In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, while her desire for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Slated
Teri Terry
May 2012 Debut of the Month. This is a debut novel not to miss. It's an original and haunting psychological thriller that's packed with intense mystery and secrets that will have you gripped from the very first page.  It's the story of Kyla...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Life Eternal
Yvonne Woon
May 2012 Book of the Month. Matters of life and death and the role of a passionate romance in them lie at the heart of this spellbinding story of how the worlds of the dead and the living cross over and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/05/2012
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Insurgent
Veronica Roth
May 2012 Book of the Month. This is heart-pounding dystopian fiction at its very best.  Insurgent is the thrillingly dark sequel to the New York Times bestselling debut, Divergent.  No teenager should miss these great reads. Will have fans of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 28/04/2012
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Unrest
Michelle Harrison
May 2012 Book of the Month. Best-selling author Michelle Harrison blurs the lines between being dead and alive in this brilliant, spine-tingling story of the powers of the undead. Elliott escapes death by a hair’s breadth; he’s so close to it that he draws...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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Abandon
Meg Cabot
The first book in the brand-new dark and dangerously seductive trilogy from bestselling teen author Meg Cabot, now in paperback! It's dark paranormal romance at its best and combined with Meg's brilliant storytelling powers we think she's hit the jackpot....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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Passion
Lauren Kate
May 2012 Book of the Month. This is the third book in the incredible Fallen series which began with Fallen and Torment. How many deaths can one true love endure? And can Luce and Daniel unlock their past in order...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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The Carrie Diaries 2 : Summer and the City
Candace Bushnell
May 2012 Book of the Month. Meet teenage Carrie Bradshaw as she hits the bright lights, big city of New York for the very first time! Find out how Carrie transforms from country girl to super-cool fashionista in the second explosive Carrie...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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Where She Went
Gayle Forman
May 2012 Book of the Month. If you had a second chance at first love ...would you take it? It's been three years since Adam's love saved Mia after the accident that annihilated life as she knew it ...and three...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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The Invisible Assassin : The Malichea Quest
Jim Eldridge
A gripping and action-packed historical sleuth thriller in the vein of The Da Vinci Code and indeed teens who have grown up with the likes of Young Bond and Artemis Fowl.  The clever mix of intricate and action-packed plotting and characters...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 12/04/2012
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Body Blow
Peter Cocks
This is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat gritty YA thriller from the author of Long Reach. The author's hallmarks from his debut novel come to the fore once again in this his second - cleverly drawn and realistic characterisation, interwoven plot lines...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
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The Fear (The Enemy Series 3)
Charlie Higson
April 2012 Book of the Month.  Best-selling author Charlie Higson has created a chilling world in his thrilling Zombie series. Not only have all the adults – older siblings and parents – lost their minds and become hopeless has-beens but there...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
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Chomp
Carl Hiaasen
April 2012 Book of the Month. An hilarious, edge-of-your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. Wahoo’s Dad...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 05/04/2012
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Immortal City
Scott Speer
April 2012 Debut of the Month.  Immortal City is the electrifying debut novel from Scott Speer. With a breathtaking narrative, murder mystery and the perfect hero and heroine, this is the ideal book for any fan of paranormal romance. Key protagonist,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
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Dear Dylan
Siobhan Curham
April 2012 Book of the Month. Winner of the YoungMinds Book Award 2010. This was a self-publishing YA phenomenon in 2010 and winner of the above award beating the likes of Julia Donaldson and Bali Rai.  Then it was bought by Egmont...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/04/2012
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Fear
Michael Grant
April 2012 Book of the Month.  This is a blood-pumping, white-knuckle sci-fi futuristic thriller of epic proportions and the fifth of the six planned titles in the GONE series. Night is falling in the FAYZ. Even though it's been nearly a...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 02/04/2012
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Plague
Michael Grant
This is the fourth book (of six) in the mind-blowing Gone series.  So far with Gone, Hunger and Lies, it's been a blood-pumping, white-knuckle ride of epic proportions.  It's a world without adults and normal life has crashed and burned.  When you...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/04/2012
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Fins are Forever
Tera Lynn Childs
April 2012 Book of the Month.  This is the sequel to the hit summer read Forgive my Fins. Plenty of highs and lows of high school drama including plenty of romance together with a hint of paranormal for Lily is a...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2012
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All These Things I've Done
Gabrielle Zevin
Part thriller, part romance and set in a futuristic but effectively bankrupt New York where life is tough and bears no resemblance to the 21st century that we know. Anya is a feisty and likeable teen heroine who is trying...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/03/2012
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Starters
Lissa Price
April 2012 MEGA Debut of the Month.  Matched meets The Hunger Games. This is an outstanding and action-packed futristic dystopian thriller in which teenagers are at the mercy of wealthy geriatrics who will go to any lengths to use...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/03/2012
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The Fix
Sophie Mckenzie
Interest Age 11+, Reading Age 8+. A tense novel about finding the special kind of courage needed to do the right thing in difficult circumstances. Blake is great footballer; playing football is all he wants to do but, with money...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 12/03/2012
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