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Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans
Felicia Ward is dead. Trapped in Level 2, the waiting room between earth and heaven, replaying memories, of her family, friends, boyfriend...
The first book in an epic series where life, love and death collide by debut author Lenore Appelhans.
Read the first chapter and find out more at www.thememorychronicles.co.uk
Coming soon - Level 2 nail art!
"An absorbing, sensitive read."
Kirkus review of Level 2
North Child by Edith Pattou
This winter, curl up with the beautiful new gift edition of the modern-day classic North Child by Edith Pattou. A timeless story of magic, love, loss and betrayal based on the Norwegian fairytale, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, this new luxury edition contains extras including a Q&A with the author and book club notes.
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"...a story to really hunker down with."
The Guardian review of North Child
Street Duty: Knock Down by Chris Ould
Love crime fiction? Check out gritty YA crime drama Street Duty, Case One: Knock Down by BAFTA award-winning author Chris Ould. With slick writing, compelling characters, and a pacey narrative, this new series is not to be missed. Visit the website for interviews with Chris and lots more extras.
www.streetdutycasenotes.com
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"It's great to have a crime novel that is written specifically for teenagers."
Sezzy Penguin’s Book Reviews Blog review of Street Duty: Knock Down
How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
A heart-achingly beautiful story about finding your place in the world by critically acclaimed YA author Sara Zarr. There is still time to enter the video review competition and win a Kindle with lots of pre-loaded Usborne YA fiction (competition closes on 30th November). Head over to the website to find out how to enter.
www.howtosavealifeuk.com
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"An achingly poignant read."
The Daily Mail review of How to Save a Life
Usborne top fiction titles are now available as ebooks for the Amazon Kindle, and in epub format for Kobo and other devices. Usborne ebooks in epub format can be purchased and downloaded from Usborne.com and from other online retailers including WHSmiths and Waterstones. You can buy Kindle editions by clicking on the Kindle store links in the Usborne online catalogue.
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Ancient Egypt is in trouble; the evil pharaoh, Oba, has captured five of the most powerful gods and imprisoned them in secret and perilous places. Now deadly plagues are destroying the land and bloodthirsty monsters terrorise the people. Only one boy can stop them: Akori, an orphaned farm-boy with a huge destiny...
Each book follows Akori on a perilous adventure to save his homeland and includes free collectible game cards and exclusive games to download and play.
See all Quest of the Gods books
Watch the Quest of the Gods trailer
Visit the Quest of the Gods website
Jax's life is turned upside down when Moonbeans, a gorgeous alien kitten, zooms into her garden. Moonbeans is on a mission to help make Planet Earth a happier place – starting with Goose Green, Jax's new home in the city. Now it's up to both of them to help their neighbours' dreams come true – whether they are furry, fluffy, two or four-legged.
Join Jax and Beans on their top-secret missions in this purrfect new series, filled with adventures, fun and friendship. It's out of this world!
Vist the Magical Moon Cat website to find out more and download delicious recipes.
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