Lili Wilkinson crea libros para jóvenes adultos llenos de ideas y humor. Su estilo es fresco y directo, lo que permite a los lectores conectar fácilmente con sus personajes y sus luchas. A través de su escritura, busca capturar las experiencias y emociones auténticas de la adolescencia.
Dottie longs for the magical Christmas spirit that seems to be missing this year while staying with her grandparents. Despite their efforts, the holiday feels different for Dottie, her brother Jem, and their dog Shortbread. This heartwarming tale explores themes of nostalgia and the journey to rediscover the joy of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of family and connection during the festive season.
"Stephen has arrow-blue eyes and a secret smile. He promises Gabriel power, riches and a place at his right hand, at the front of a glorious army. So Gabriel leaves everything he knows to follow Stephen on one of the most extraordinary journeys of all time."--Back cover.
Clancy the quokka is a delightful character known for his friendliness and charm. This story invites readers into his world, showcasing his cheerful personality and the joy he brings to those around him. Through Clancy's adventures, themes of friendship and positivity are explored, making it a heartwarming read for all ages.
The turnkey pushed Hannah into the cell, and clanged the door shut behind her. Hannah’s eyes stung and she felt a heavy churning in her belly. The smell of urine, vomit, sweat and rotting flesh was overpowering, and she broke out in a hot, prickly sweat, despite the icy night.1814, London Town. Hannah Cheshire - wealthy and spoiled - has fallen from grace. Punishment: transportation to the colony of New South Wales.
Merry is determined to stop her best friend Teddy from joining a men's-only secret society that specializes in backward thinking and odd traditions, even if it means teaming up with her archnemesis, Caraway Boswell.
The story features Astrid, a seemingly perfect environmental activist, and Hiro, a disenchanted and rebellious teen. Their worlds collide when Astrid, disguised as a lobster, meets Hiro at a shopping center, leading to an unexpected connection. As they navigate their differences—Astrid's drive to change the world and Hiro's struggle to survive—they discover common ground in their shared belief that the planet needs saving. This romantic comedy blends humor, love, and a touch of heartbreak while exploring themes of activism and personal growth.
The story follows Maud, who, after losing her wild magic and her best friend Odette during puberty, faces a new challenge when Odette mysteriously vanishes. Realizing that Odette's magic has taken her into perilous territories, Maud embarks on a treacherous journey into a wild and dangerous world to rescue her former friend. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the reclaiming of one's identity amidst dark and magical challenges.
Ava has a secret. She is tired of her ultracool attitude, ultra-radical politics, and ultrablack clothing. She's ready to try something new—she's even ready to be someone new. Someone who fits in, someone with a gorgeous boyfriend, someone who wears pink. Transferring to Billy Hughes School for Academic Excellence is the perfect chance to try on a new identity. But just in case things don't work out, Ava is hiding her new interests from her parents, and especially from her old girlfriend. Secrets have a way of being hard to keep, though, and Ava finds that changing herself is more complicated than changing her wardrobe. Even getting involved in the school musical raises issues she never imagined. As she faces surprising choices and unforeseen consequences, Ava wonders if she will ever figure out who she really wants to be. Humor, heart, and the joys of drama—on- and offstage—combine in Ava's delight-fully colorful journey of self-discovery.
The story follows Page Whittaker, who receives a second chance at a prestigious boarding school in Scotland after a troubling incident at her previous school. As she navigates her new environment, Page discovers unsettling secrets about her friends and the school's ominous past, leading her to confront the darkness lurking beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect new life.
Doesn't everyone want their very own pet monster? A fantastically readable, gloriously funny and collectable new junior fiction series.