Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

A captivating tale of love, identity and redefining who you are from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel. 'It's hard to be unique in a genre as broad as YA and in fiction in general, but Faceless truly...

A page-turning and immersive YA novel in verse, telling the story of Lily who is mercilessly bullied at school and who turns to boxing in an attempt to fight back; a story of hope and resilience breaking through even the most difficult situations.Lily...

The stunning YA debut from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Celestine North lives a perfect life. She's a model daughter and sister, she's well-liked by her classmates and teachers, and she's dating the impossibly charming Art...

'I loved it so much, I read it all in one day. It's so adorable.' Alice Oseman author of Heartstopper'I love this book!' Rainbow Rowell'... a tender, funny, absolutely heart-holding novel about a boy who is forced to share his room with his lifelong...

NOMINATED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL, 2022 BEST BOOKS OF 2022 - WATERSTONES THE NEW YORK TIMES 20 Great Queer YA Books to Add to Your Reading List SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHESHIRE SCHOOLS BOOK AWARD, 2022 ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736741429Author Hannah ParkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Counterpoise PressPublisher Counterpoise PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

My father's ships will be at the siren's mercy. We will be the ones to reach the island first and claim its treasure for ourselves. Alosa's mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden...

A shy, rule-following teen joins a local rock band and finds herself caught between staying on the path she's always known and straying off-course to find love, adventure, and danger in this novel that's perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell.Victoria Cruz...

14-year-old Leah loves wilderness survival books. In fact, sometimes she wishes she could escape into the wild. Then she could get away from the body image obsession at school and the bullies who pick on her little brother, Aiden. As long as she could...

Teva's life seems normal: school, friends, boyfriend. But at home she hides an impossible secret. Eleven other Tevas.Because once a year, Teva separates into two, leaving a younger version of herself stuck at the same age, in the same house... watching...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award 1995. Nominated for Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award 1994 and Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book...

A love story about opening your heart, by Rainbow Rowell, the New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park.Cath and Wren are identical twins, and until recently they did absolutely everything together. Now they're off to university and Wren's...

WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... What's worse than hiding a secret? Liccle Bit's about to find out...Venetia King is the hottest girl at school. Too bad Lemar is the second shortest guy in his year. Everyone calls him...

WELCOME TO CRONGTON - where your loyalties and wits will be tested ...Things have been quiet in South Crongton. It's been an age since anyone last spotted Manjaro, South Crong's most notorious warlord. But there have been murmurs that something is coming...

Written by Toby Ibbotson, son of the bestselling author Eva Ibbotson, this exceptional middle grade story is captivating, heartfelt and brilliant in equal measure. When a storm hits a small and sleepy town, it ravages every ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab invites readers to New Orleans in this instalment of her thrillingly spooky City of Ghosts series! Where there are ghosts, Cassidy Blake follows ... unless it's ...

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the FIERCEST of them all? Freya's quiet life is turned upside down by Bella, the glamorous former supermodel who's about to marry Freya's dad. But how does Bella look...

Reality, it turns out, is often not what you perceive it to be-sometimes, there really is someone out to get you. For fans of Silver Linings Playbook and Liar, this thought-provoking debut tells the story of Alex, a high school senior-and the ultimate...

A story of best friends, bad luck and the consequences of breaking the rules in a town built on secrets and superstitions.Growing up in Ember Grove, Bitsy Clark knows better than to break the rules around the Revelry, the mysterious end-of-year party in...

'Important and brave. Read this wonderful book. Just read it' Jennifer Niven 'So powerful and poignant... I honestly just think this book will change a lot of people's lives' Zoe SuggAmanda Hardy is the new girl at school.Like everyone else, all she...

'Page-turning... reveals the wars waged every day between girls and their images in mirrors' E. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same. It...

A breathtaking novel about finding yourself and finding a friend by the award-winning author of Beautiful Broken Things.Sometimes you have to leave your life behind to find your place in the world.After five years at secondary school spent without any...

Two very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret. Tommy is talented, cool, a young offender, and dyslexic. Ryan is smart, uncool, well-behaved, and dyslexic. The two develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps...

A joyful summer romance that Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue, calls "Swoon-worthy!"This is not how soccer-star Zack Martin thought his summer would go. When the captain's prank means trouble for the whole squad, Zack's...

'A fantastic debut - an edge of the seat thriller that keeps you turning the pages' Patrice Lawrence, award-winning author of Eight Pieces of SilvaAn abandoned prison. A deadly game. How far would you go for a dare?Nia would do anything to win the...

A funny and poignant comedy about finding your voice, for anyone who has ever dreamed big, from award-winning author and screenwriter Nikesh Shukla.Madhu is 17 and has the weight of the world on her shoulders: her dad is putting pressure on her to apply...

Soon to be a major motion picture produced by stars of HBO series GIRLS, Lena Dunham and Jenni KonnerFrom the author of the unforgettable bestseller WE WERE LIARS comes a suspenseful new psychological thriller - the story of a young woman whose...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

"A gripping, heart-wrenching coming-of-age story" - GuardianIn her first YA novel, Costa-shortlisted Kit de Waal responds to classic Moby Dick by tearing the power away from obsessive Captain Ahab and giving it to a teenage girl.Dinah's whole world is...

30 years after Disney's The Little Mermaid movie was released, it's time for a feminist reimagining for a new generation. "A masterpiece" Marian Keyes "A fierce torrent of a book, raging and forceful and gripping. I was swept away"...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316551366Author Kass MorganFormat PaperbackPage Count 1360Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams)...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab, three enchanting novels about a quirky and clever guardian angel, and the girls she's sent to help, in one irresistible volume. Aria is a guardian angel. She can use her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781335014306Author Katie McGarryFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Inkyard PressPublisher Inkyard PressWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm *...

The summer is winding down in San Diego. Veronica is bored, caustically charismatic, and uninspired in her photography. Nico is insatiable, subversive, and obsessed with chaotic performance art. They're artists first, best friends second. But that was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989365519Author Natalie WaltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Wattpad BooksPublisher Wattpad BooksWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 135mm *...

WINNER OF THE BRISTOL TEEN BOOK AWARD 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE YA BOOKS PRIZE 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARDS 2022 "Heartfelt and hilarious"...

From one of the most followed booktubers today comes Again, but Better, a story about second chances, discovering yourself, and being brave enough to try again. Now in paperback!From one of the most followed booktubers today comes Again, but Better, a...

Wealthy students from across the galaxy come to learn at the prestigious academy where Hugo toils as a watchmaker. But he is one of the lucky ones. Many androids like him are jobless and homeless. Someone like Dorian could never understand their struggle...

*Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2018. *Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award 2018. A powerful, haunting debut that steps seamlessly from the horrors of people-trafficking to the magic of African folklore. Sante was a baby when she was...

_______________ The exciting, heartfelt sequel to Golden Boys. As graduation looms, it's clear the boys' friendship will never be the same - but it could be so much more... After a summer of life-changing experiences and travel, Gabriel, Reese, Sal...