ACHUKA Book of the Day 19 May 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop YA revenge thriller with an Inventing Anna vibe. She’s faking her way into the most exclusive social circles for revenge. But how long can her lies hold up? Seventeen-year-old Lydia Cornwallis has arrived on a remote island populated only by wealthy families and their […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A layered mystery, combining thrilling plot lines, fascinating characters and important questions surrounding the politics of justice and victimhood.” The Nerd Daily A thrilling slice of teen crime set in a sleepy seaside town as two friends obsessed with Agatha Christie investigate the murder of the most popular girl in their school. When […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 17 May 2o22 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A compelling and unforgettable read exploring the issues and difficulties faced by young people growing up in care. A short but profoundly affecting novella this is a book to read in one sitting and talk about at length.” Library Lady “A true window into the […]
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 8 May 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Well-paced and highly engaging.” BookTrust Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy’s third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour. Two very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret. Ryan didn’t […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A warm hearted read that really perfectly captures what it feels like to be a teenager: it’s a real whirlwind of emotions and complexity. This is a really funny book and Ellie is a very relatable character to get to know. It’s fun to read with Spotify or YouTube open so you can […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 5 May 2022 Waterstones Amazon Ann Sei Lin’s debut children’s book—the first part of a trilogy—is a pacy Ghibli-style Asian fantasy based on the Meiji era, full of origami magic, powerful shikigami, and sky cities. Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant on board the Midori, but […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A complex, heartfelt story about following your heart and opening your mind to new possibilities. This novel’s magic goes far beyond the dragons.” KIRKUS “Barnhill makes palpable Alex’s sense of loss as well as the strictures of mid-century American life. This allegory packs a punch.” Publishers Weekly In a world where girls and women […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop The third and final book in THE LOOP trilogy. Luka Kane was executed in front of a jeering crowd, but before he died, he opened one pair of eyes to the truth: lab assistant Chester ‘Chilly’ Beckett’s. Chilly is now determined to find out what’s happening in the mysterious locked laboratory on […]
Waterstones Amazon “Some books are downright fun, and “Right Where I Left You” is one. The story is filled with all the gushy stuff that makes for a great romance, even as it delicately reflects the anxiety that can accompany the idea of going to college and leaving old friends. But there’s another layer beneath […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “The gripping writing and effective incorporation of horror elements, including haunting, inky artwork, are satisfyingly spine-tingling. Olivia’s use of sign language and her artistic talents, part of the exploration of the importance of communication, are skillfully incorporated into the overall story. Olivia and the main cast are White.” KIRKUS “This is a […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 16 Mar 2022 Times Children’s Book of the Week 19 Mar 2022 Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 27 Mar 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Given Wilson’s immense talent to amuse, she deserves great credit for undertaking this much more sombre task.” Bfk 5-star review A heartbreaking, compelling and timely […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Growing up in 70s Brighton, teenager Naseem (Naz)’s life is made hell by his father, a moody, bitter, often violent man, disappointed at what life has brought him and envious of his son’s youth and freedom. Inspired by his favourite teacher, Mr ‘Easy’ Easton, Naz escapes from a reality he has little […]
ACHUKA Book of the Week 11 Mar 2022 Times Children’s Book of the Week 26 Feb 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A teen coming of age tale, this will particularly speak to boys juggling toxic masculinity and peer pressure and finding their place in the world. As with his stories, Reynolds’ conversational style and ability to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 10 Mar 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Spooky, atmospheric, and layered.” KIRKUS Sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston sees dead people everywhere. But he can’t decide what’s worse: being a medium forced to watch the dead play out their last moments on a loop or being at the mercy of racist teachers as one […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Follow the author on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erik J. Brown (@erikjb) Jamie and Andrew are strangers, and two of the last people on Earth. They don’t know what they’ll find on their perilous journey … but they may just find each other. A […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Follow the author on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caroline O’Donoghue (@czaronline) Maeve and her friends have revealed their powers and banded together as a coven: Roe can pick locks, Lily sends sparks flying, Maeve can read minds and Fiona can heal any injury. And […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “This pan-African story, rife with betrayal and narrated through poetic language that evokes vivid imagery, will ensnare readers, keeping them engaged with its energetic pace. The beautiful blend of mythology, romance, and action ends with a hint at more to come… A dazzling debut.” KIRKUS “This fantasy story from a debut author has […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Mar 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “This moving, unique, incredibly assured YA debut is full of life’s slow richness, the lagging toll of grief and the brightness of unconditional love.” Guardian Debut YA novel set in Malaysia. Seventeen-year-old Aisha hasn’t seen her sister June for two years. And now that […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A layered, unsettling and intense novella that will capture teen readers’ attention.” A Library Lady A suspenseful, gripping tale about teen life and relationships, exploring our wavering connection to the world around us. Cassie Cotton has always been unusual, a bit different – but this only makes her more intriguing to her classmate […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A compelling YA thriller.” Guardian Isn’t the truth as simple as black and white? Mark My Words is the searing novel from Branford Boase Award-winner and 2020 World Book Day author Muhammad Khan, asking who you can trust when all you see is lies. Fifteen-year-old Dua Iqbal has always had trouble minding […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 25 Feb 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “The writing is atmospheric and creepy, and I was constantly on edge. You just know there’s something sinister happening, even if you don’t know what. It’s the feeling of knowing someone is watching you, they’re behind you, and they’re creeping up to you, but […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Love is in the air in this is a collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Gilded, Marissa Meyer. The secret admirer. The fake relationship. The matchmaker. From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that’s been there all along, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 15 Feb 2022 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop What a great opening this book has: Bitter had no interest in the revolution. She was seventeen, and she thought it was ridiculous that adults wanted young people to be the ones saving the world, as if her generation was the one that had broken everything in […]