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    Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks! by Katie Tsang

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    Brilliantly funny new young series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except when he is). A...

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    A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

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    All's fair in love, war and noodles! This delicious debut is perfect for fans of teen romcoms such as When Dimple Met Rishi and Jenny Han's To All ...

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    All the Pieces of Me by Libby Scott

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    From the bestselling authors of Can You See Me? comes the fourth exceptional Tally book! Year 9 can be tough for everyone, but for Tally ...

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    Frankie's World by Aoife Dooley

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    How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify...

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    One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson

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    All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. But a dog would damage the carpets in Hal's house, and so his parents refused to let him have one. ...

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    The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson

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    A classic from beloved author Eva Ibbotson - now with a brand-new cover from Jamie Littler. How do you smuggle a family of yeti...

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    Long Way Down : Winner - Kate Greenaway Award by Jason Reynolds

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    The award-winning, bestselling verse novel is now a stunning graphic novel with illustrations by Danica Novgorodoff. SHORTLISTED for the CILIP Ca...

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    Love Frankie by Jacqueline Wilson

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    GROWING UP. FALLING IN LOVE. COMING OUT. Frankie is nearly fourteen and teenage life certainly comes with its ups and downs. Her mum is seriously...

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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper OEverloede (Book 17) by Jeff Kinney

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    In Diper OEverloede, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out t...

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    Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Book 1) : Special Disney+ Cover Edition by Jeff Kinney

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    In 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid was published, introducing readers to Greg Heffley and his family, his best friend Rowley Jefferson, and the dreaded ...

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    The Primrose Railway Children by Jacqueline Wilson

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    'An unbelievable talent' - David WalliamsFrom multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson and inspired by E. Nesbit's timeless classic, The ...

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    The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.: Sister Act by Jen Carney

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    The third hilarious accidental diary from Billie Upton Green (don't call her BUG!)"Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a ...

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    The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.: Basically Famous by Jen Carney

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    Get ready for the second hilarious diary of unforgettable Billie Upton Green!OK, things just got INTERESTING. Not only is Billie's class learning h...

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    The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. by Jen Carney

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    Meet Billie Upton Green and her VERY accidental diary - and don't you DARE call her B.U.G!Billie has taken the new girl at school under her wing. ...

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    Meanwhile Back on Earth by Oliver Jeffers

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    The captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We'll Build A father takes his two children on a thrilling...

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    Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley

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    I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzy...

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    Cats in Chaos by Peter Bently

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    A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of...

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    Dogs in Disguise by Peter Bently

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    An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond! ...

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    The Super-Secret Diary of Holly Hopkinson: This Is Going To Be a Fiasco by Charlie P. Brooks

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    A charming domestic comedy, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem! These are the m...

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    Egg Marks the Spot by Amy Timberlake

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    The reluctant odd couple from the highly-acclaimed Skunk and Badger are back in this heartfelt, funny adventure! Buried in the hea...

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    Like A Charm by Elle McNicoll

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    Edinburgh is a city filled with magical creatures. No one can see them... until Ramya Knox. As she is pulled into her family's world of secrets and...

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    Front Desk by Kelly Yang

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    Mia Tang has a lot of secrets:1. She lives in a motel, not a big house. 2. Her parents hide immigrants. 3. She wants to be a writer. It will take a...

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    The Boy With Wings : The laugh-out-loud, extraordinary adventure from Lenny Henry by Lenny Henry

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    Wings? Check. A super-cool, super-secret past? Check. An impossible mission to save the world from a fur-ocious enemy? Check. When Tunde spro...

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    The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay

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    From the Costa Award-winning author Hilary McKay, comes a moving World War II story of family and friendship on opposite sides of a devastating con...

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    Just One of Those Days by Jill Murphy

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    A wonderfully warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family and a ...

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    We're Having a Baby: Adapting To A New Baby by Campbell Books

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    The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their little lives. In We're Having a Baby, Nancy is going t...

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    The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean

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    A heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its forms from the author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow. Perfect for 9+ reade...

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    The Luckiest Kid in the World by Danny Wallace

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    What if you suddenly had everything you'd ever dreamed of? That's exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this hilarious, brand-new comedy...

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    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

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    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning au...

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    Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson

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    In 1960, fourteen-year-old Laura meets French exchange student, Leon. Her life will never be the same again. Things start to change for Laura - fir...

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    Greta and the Ghost Hunters by Sam Copeland

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    The hilarious tale of a family coming to terms with its ghosts - literally. Greta Woebegone did not believe in ghosts until the day she was knocked...

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    The Skylarks' War

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    Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2018. The Skylarks' War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up agai...

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    Boy Racer

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    Henry's mum and dad think his new friend Gary is BAD NEWS. But Dad's got worse problems at work. If he doesn't win the charity go-kart race, he mig...

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    Kick the Moon

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    A powerful, compelling novel from the critically-acclaimed author of the Branford Boase-winning I Am Thunder, about making friends, and breaking th...

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    Mixed

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    The Blues, Reds and Yellows lived in harmony. Reds were the loudest, Yellows the brightest and Blues were the coolest. However when one of the colo...

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    Meerkat Christmas

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    From the multi award-winning creator of the modern classic Meerkat Mail, this gorgeous festive treat is full of Christmas card flaps to lift, as Su...

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In this splendid collection of stories, we have books about family, relationships, bonds, belonging, journeys of self-discovery, and individual identities. Amongst all our other collections of books and genres; this one is the closest to our hearts. Here we have a collection of books that matter beyond genres—creative, contemporary, literary nonfiction, or fiction. The books in this section cover a range of themes; from family issues to coming-of-age adventures. Stories about relationships with your grandparents, siblings, and even yourselves.

Some stories chase the question of the protagonist’s identity whilst some follow them through their journeys and relationships. Let’s take a look at some books that delve into these very sensitive yet relevant themes.

If All the World Were... by the poet and playwright Joseph Coelho is a moving picture book about a young girl coping with the loss of her beloved grandfather. A beautifully illustrated, moving, and yet uplifting book, this one is an ideal way to introduce children to the concept of the loss of a loved one. Following this story of love and loss of a grandparent; through spring, summer and autumn are Allison Colpoys' brilliant artworks. As the grandfather teaches the young girl to live without him, to create, and to imagine—the reader too will experience a flood of emotions. Soothing, moving, and finally uplifting; If All the World Were... is a beautiful approach to surviving love and loss. 

Winner of several literary awards, The Bone Sparrow is a beautiful, vivid, and deeply moving story about a refugee boy who has lived his entire life in a detention centre. The book is a reminder of the importance of freedom, hope, and home. Subhi the protagonist has only ever known life behind the fences. But as he grows, so does his imagination, until it reaches the brink of his world. The Night Sea brings him gifts, the faraway whales sing to him, and the birds tell their stories. One night however the sea brings him Jimmie, a scruffy, impatient girl who appears from the other side of the wires, and brings a notebook written by the mother she lost. Unable to read it, she relies on Subhi to unravel her own family’s love songs and tragedies. A vivid tale of sorrow, self-discovery, and survival—this book is an interesting children’s story about family, relationships, and self.

A family storybook; No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton is a story about self-discovery and identity. Aya is an eleven-year-old Syrian refugee who has arrived in Britain with her mum and brother seeking asylum. As Aya starts to discover her life in Britain, she stumbles across a local ballet class where her dance teacher recognises her exceptional talent and sees her potential to win the ballet scholarship. But winning the ballet scholarship is the least of Aya’s concerns. She must, at the same time, fight to be allowed to remain in Britain, make a home in a new country and find her father who was separated from them in Syria. Through Aya’s life story as a refugee in Britain; the book tells a captivating account of authentic ballet detail and in the process becomes a piece of literature championing the rights of refugees. A story of hope, humanity, and the undying human spirit; the book is all heart and all feels.