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Some bonds can't be broken. Ten years after the tragic disappearance of her twin sister Leah, sixteen-year-old Mia Klein still struggles to exist within a family that has never fully recovered. Deep in the dark recesses of her mind lies an overwhelming shadow, taunting Mia with mind-splitting headaches that she tries to hide in an effort to appear okay. Leah Klein's life as she knew it ended the day she was taken, thrust into a world of abuse and...

Empower young readers with tools to navigate Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) through this enchanting tale. With captivating illustrations and relatable prose, we follow Poppy and her unique imaginary friend, GAD. As Poppy learns to cope with her anxiety, she's aided by her loving parents, the wise Mr. Purple, and the enchanting Miss Sparkle. This story reassures children that they're not alone in their struggles and introduces them to transformative...

What do you do with a bear, who won't leave? When a bear comes to stay, no one expects him to stay too long! But, his arrival changes everything, from sleeping to shopping to hanging out with friends. If even dinosaurs and math problems can't drive him away, what are you supposed to do? Featuring quirky, energetic illustrations, this amusing tale suggests we can learn to live with even the most unbearable company.

While everyone else in the village has their heart tucked safe inside, one little boy is different. He carries his heart in his hands, the two halves trying to tell him what to do. To fix himself he is going to need some help, and wizards do not come cheap. What he learns along the way may be the most important lesson of all.

Told from a child's perspective, this is a story about a child, who is observing his mum going through depression and trying to understand what she is experiencing. Even though his mum can struggle day to day, she still lets her child know she loves him.

Four hope-filled tales of children from diverse backgrounds facing personal challenges and traumas. Each story is a celebration of perseverance, grit, and resilience. There is 7-year-old Kenya, who struggles with anxiety. Permanently scarred from an accident, the stares and sneers she endures shatter her self-worth. There is Lulu, who falls into depression following the death of her beloved Grandma. Will she ever be happy again? Abbas is a new arrival...

"Ben Doldrums, are you sad? Are you mad? Are you confused?" Frida Bellows lives in a big house made up of four apartments. Every morning, she gets on her father's shoulders and taps on the ceiling with a broomstick. This wakes her neighbor, a student named Ben Doldrums who knocks on the wall to wake the Mercredis, who in turn knock on the floor to wake the Reynolds. Frida likes this morning tradition. It makes her feel like she's part of something...

Sixteen-year-old Declan dreams of becoming a professional reporter, an international correspondent who flies around the globe covering big stories. But Declan is still in high school, and as the editor of his school paper, he covers school dances-not exactly "news."Declan gets his chance for a big scoop when another student shows him part of an email written by the principal that discusses implanting students with microchips. Declan, outraged at the...

A moving middle-grade novel about unlikely friendships and facing our fears-or monsters!-perfect for fans of of Wendy Mass's and Rebecca Stead's Bob. "Monstrously magical and delicious!"-William Alexander, National Book Award Winner for Goblin Secrets "A heartfelt tale of meeting your monsters and setting them free." -Linda Urban, acclaimed author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect On the edge of town, a boy named Dawz lives with his sister and...

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