Making a mistake may affect your mood or even ruin your day, but making a fatal mistake can change the course of your life forever. That is what this novel explores in a heartbreaking tale of loss, bereavement and guilt. When Nathan accidently runs into and kills a pedestrian, his life as he knows it is irreversibly changed. We follow Nathan’s story as he comes to terms with the emotional and legal consequences of his actions.
Ghost is the story of three girls across time, and the supernatural entity that connects them. Aine, a Celt taken as a Roman slave, Sarah, an 18th century healer, and Marie, a present day art school drop-out with a gift for seeing through the veil that couldn’t be taught by any college.
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Who does it serve when we silence ourselves to remain palatable to everyone? This timeless question lies at the crux of Anna Zoe Quirke’s enthralling coming-of-age novel Sad Girl Hours.
When Gale (extremely anxious, always sweaty, obsessed with drawing wizards) meets his new roommate Aiden (chronically jobless, naturally adorable and chaotic) he wants to hide away like he always does. But when Aiden struggles to land a job and put together his band’s first gig, Gale forces himself to step out of his comfort zone and help a potential friend in need.
Bea, her older sister Hannah and her younger brother Dom are forced to flee from home when they find themselves in dangerous war zones having to make important decisions about where to go and who to trust. Their goal is to safely get to the embassy and reunite with their father, but will they be able to follow their plan?
Escape from Amritsar is a gripping adventure set during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 in Amritsar, India. Amritsar is a city brimming with tension as the people revolt against the brutality of British rule. Against this backdrop of fear and civil unrest, twelve-year-old Arjan Singh learns that his father has been falsely charged with serious crimes and faces a perilous quest if he is to rescue him.
After Marnie gets expelled from private school for her tenacious character, she finds herself hastily joining a local public school, desperately trying to achieve her dream of becoming an artist. There, she meets her polar opposite in the disgruntled outcast, Zed and the unlikely pair become fast friends. Wrought with the mission of losing her virginity, Marnie has sex with a boy who lies about wearing a condom, and she needs Zed’s help to make one of the biggest decisions of her life.
Four girls, four extremely different characters. Jada, the band founder, is an impassioned feminist who can’t wait to shake up the music industry. Dina, an ex-child star, is still running from her past. Sassy is an influencer and girlie-girl who may live up to her name. And finally, Silvee, a sweet, but shy girl, who has chronic stage fright. Under the name Black Dolls, they enter into a Battle of the Bands competition with the hopes of gaining traction and potential fame.
This novel welcomes readers into a delightful multiverse, where we meet high school students Brenda and Kat, literally universes apart. The pair connect serendipitously. Brenda, with overflowing optimism and a drive to save the world through science, is brought through the door of Kat’s family coffeeshop minutes before her scholarship application is due. Kat’s wit and sophistication draw Brenda in from the first moment, alongside her life-changing coffee.
