Last year, one amazing summer turned Iris’s world upside down. She met the boy of her dreams – the super-talented Zeke – & they set off on a pro-surfing adventure round the globe. But every wave comes with a trough. Now, one week in Miami could be enough to tear it all down. When Iris & Zeke take a break to relax on South Beach, Iris feels more than just the draw of the surf pulling Zeke away from her. Something’s not right. Are Zeke & Iris really right for each other? She’s plunged headlong into the swell – but now it’s time to come up for air… The ultimate beach read – sun, romance & surf action A coming-of-age story with a thrilling sporty twist Total entertainment: addictive, fast-paced & funny “A ride from start to finish” – Melinda Salisbury Contains mature content & language more suitable for older readers. ...

It’s over – or is it? Iris is back in her hometown of Newquay, leaving her promising surfing career behind. Leaving Zeke: the boy who changed her world. She’s happy to get back to her old life, her friends & family. Now she can rediscover her passion for surfing – right? But guess what. Things aren’t going to be that simple (are they ever?). Because while summer romances might only last the season, a first love never truly leaves you… ...

Ellen is a spirited – & occasionally misbehaving – young horseback-riding student. Ellen is only allowed to go to riding lessons when she behaves at school & at home. Ellen has a knack for speaking out of turn in class, & with a new sibling on the way, she can’t resist taking advantage of her parents’ distraction… ...

A young rider gets to know a new pony, adjust to a new sibling & learns a lot about secrets in this charming follow-up to Pulitzer Prize winning author Jane Smiley’s Riding Lessons. ...

Ellen is a spirited – & occasionally misbehaving – young horseback-riding student. Ellen is only allowed to go to riding lessons when she behaves at school & at home. Ellen has a knack for speaking out of turn in class, & with a new sibling on the way, she can’t resist taking advantage of her parents’ distraction… ...

When Sirin becomes the first child to “lock” with a dragon in centuries – forming a deep friendship unlike anything she’s ever imagined – she learns that not all dragons have good intentions. & soon she finds herself at the centre of a terrifying battle… ...

Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace & her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appears & whisks Grace away to the Dragon King’s lair, she learns that Daijiang & his underlings are searching for an ancient relic that will let them subjugate the dragons, & Grace needs to find it first! ...

Set over the course of four days at a music festival, the novel features strangers Toni & Olivia, who meet & realise that the music is more than just a way out; it’s a way through… if they are brave enough to face it together. ...

It’s scary stuff. The seas are rising – & this isn’t a plot from a science-fiction film. Since 1900, Earth’s oceans have risen steadily each year. By 2100, the sea could climb by almost 10 metres – taller than the average two-storey house. Oh dear. Now this book gives you an eye-popping view of what Earth might look like as the seas begin to drown the world we know. Photos of present-day locations are shown beside images showing their projected future – shocking stuff that reveals how urgently we need to act to stop climate change. A shocking & fact-packed look at Earth’s rising oceans Explains the urgency of global action on climate change The latest science backed up with photos & graphics Helps readers understand key issues in today’s news ...

What do you think poetry is? Dusty old verses read only by scholars? Nope: in this storming new collection from Britain’s top young poets, it’s about being young, being loud, being different, being proud. Finger-on-the-pulse, in-your-face verse about what it means to grow up today & have something important to say. They’re talking – & they mean to be heard. So listen up! Five super-talented young poets from diverse backgrounds have each written eight poems that will echo in your ears & grab at your heart. Hear what they’re saying – & maybe respond by writing your own poem. After all, if they can do it, why not you? Exciting poems by five gifted young poets from diverse backgrounds Each poet presents eight poems with a range of themes & moods Dynamic writing plus vibrant artwork, ideal for 10-14 year olds Inspires kids from all walks of life that they too can create poetrynpd 2018 ...