Listen up! Holes isn’t the end of American genius Louis Sachar’s talents. It’s only the start. (And if you’ve not yet read Holes, there’s a major hole in your life.) But don’t panic: there’s still time to make things right with this bumper pack from a legendary icon. So – what should you expect? Here’s a tip: expect the unexpected! (The fall of a trainer from the sky & the turning of a card will all play their part.) There will be killer mud on the attack. A bridge game with an unseen player. A prison camp with a sinister secret. & if you like clever surprises, Louis Sachar will pull out all the stops… Heart-stopping fiction from a celebrated maestro Full of verve, suspense & incredible twists of fate Louis Sachar’s books have sold millions of copies He has won the Newbery Medal & National Book Award “ Louis Sachar is one of the few masters of American fiction.” Independent on Sunday ...

Thirteen-year-old Tamsin has never had a boyfriend, & she&8217;s starting to feel left behind. Even her ten-year-old sister has got one, so surely it must be her turn soon! When Tamsin meets Alex, she just can&8217;t stop thinking about him, & she&8217;s thrilled when he asks her out on a date. But he&8217;s sixteen & has already left school. Before she knows it, Tamsin is lying about her age & going behind her parents&8217; backs. How long can she keep up the pretence? A charming story about first love &8211; & first lies &8211; from master writer Jean Ure. ...

The cutest ‘hug me’ story, with a squishy love heart on the cover. Definitely one to fall in love with! Love Bug is lonely, & he’s looking for a hug. Will he find another bug to love him? Or will he bug everyone? Join our heartwarming hero as he tries to find a friend. It’s impossible not to cuddle him – right? An endearing story with a squishy heart on the cover Theme of love/friendship – ideal for Valentine’s Day Full of witty wordplay & beautifully bright pictures Explores feelings of loneliness & finding a friend ...

&8220; You ain’t no pop star, kiddo, & you never will be.” A right idiot. That’s how Martin Smith feels on the hit TV programme Fame Factory. But little does he know that 80&8217;s pop star Rick Donavan is also watching the show, & he’s got some incredible news. He reckons he’s Martin’s real dad – & he wants everyone to know about it. Martin’s trying to work it all out. Is it true? Could he really be the proud owner of a real, live Love Dad? A tense family story with a short, punchy text which is great for reluctant readers. ...

Growing up. First attraction. Coming out. Are Frankie & Sally just friends – or girls in love? ...

Join Gerald the Giraffe & friends for a sparkling celebration of LOVE! From the creators of the bestselling classic Giraffes Can’t Dance, this joyful board book is perfect for sharing. ...

From New York Times bestselling & award-winning author Renee Watson comes a new YA novel – a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself & falls in love with who she really is. ‘ Reading a Renee Watson novel is like having an intimate conversation with a friend’ Brandy Colbert ‘deftly crafted, big-hearted, beautiful, funny, honest, & inspiring’ Nicola Yoon When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani’s birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He’s perfect, except... Tye is an activist & is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch movies & try out the new seasonal flavors at the local creamery. In order to impress Tye, Nala tells a few tiny lies to have enough in common with him. As they spend more time together, sharing more of themselves, some of those lies get harder to keep up. As Nala falls deeper into keeping up her lies & into love, she’ll learn all the ways love is hard, & how self-love is revolutionary. In Love Is a Revolution, plus size girls are beautiful & get the attention of the hot guys, the popular girl clique is not shallow but has strong convictions & substance, & the ultimate love story is not only about romance but about how to show radical love to the people in your life, including to yourself. ...

It&8217;s Saturday night &8211; the night five friends have all been waiting for! The night of the school dance. They&8217;ve been worrying about what to wear, planning who to dance with & dreaming of love & romance. But will tonight be the night when dreams come true &8211; or will it turn into a nightmare? A gripping story of love, loss & heartbreak. ...

Love you to death&8230; When Katie moves away from home to start a new job, it&8217;s a chance for a whole new life. & it&8217;s not long before she&8217;s involved with a glamorous DJ boyfriend. But Katie soon finds out that it hurts when the man you love doesn&8217;t love you back. Especially when love is turning into an obsession. Is Katie&8217;s attraction about to turn fatal? A spine-tingling story of passion & possession. ...

Lucy knows she&8217;s really lucky. Her boyfriend Josh is handsome, thoughtful & sensitive. Even after two years together, they&8217;re still madly in love. But when Lucy meets the mysterious Kyle, she feels an instant attraction that&8217;s too hard to resist. Soon she knows she just has to be with Kyle. But if she leaves Josh, she&8217;ll be losing a part of herself. She can&8217;t keep seeing them both &8211; can she? ...