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A rebellious retelling of Oz, with a Kansas teenager caught up in a struggle against Dorothy’s rule. Familiar characters are recast, and the story explores how power can unsettle the old labels of good and wicked.

This is a coming-of-age fantasy about belonging and ambition, shaped by a martial-arts contest, a prophecy and a web of linked destinies.

A fantasy school adventure where a feared escaped prisoner casts a shadow over Harry’s year. Suspense, frightening magical beings and a time-travel plot sit alongside friendship and school life.

This is a fantasy about recovering a lost identity and facing a choice between two worlds, framed by a quest to save Faerie and a threat to both realms.

This is a fast-moving escape-and-reunion adventure, with the Toa split between prison and flight. Its central draw is how they respond to betrayal while trying to confront a new enemy.

This is a teen romantic comedy about trying to repair a relationship after a mistake, set in a school where gender and sexuality norms are unusually playful.

A queer teen romance about second chances, changing behaviour across social settings and the uncertainty of deciding whether to trust someone again.

This is presented as horror fiction, with suspense around the teenagers’ situation. How the danger unfolds and ends is unclear.

This is a supernatural rescue story centred on loyalty, competing attachments and the possibility of personal cost. Nikki’s determination drives the journey, while Cole’s motives complicate her choice to trust him.

Expect a clue-following mystery told through a character’s journal, rather than a straightforward narrative: readers are invited to piece together Cathy’s story from mixed materials.

This is a school-set fantasy about a young person confronting a threat that powerful authorities refuse to acknowledge, with loyal friends alongside him.

A fairy-tale adventure centred on Adelaide's wish to remain apart from her past, set against a growing threat to the kingdom she now calls home.

This is a spy story about Jocelyn trying to change sides while confronting the consequences of her upbringing and divided loyalties.

This historical romance combines a conflict over Heather and her father’s settlement and a fire with a question of whom Heather can trust. Romantic attention and danger are intertwined, while Heather remains unsure who is responsible.

This fantasy adventure combines a quest for powerful objects with the tension of being pursued. The revelation of a traitor brings trust within the group into focus.

This is a story about Diego’s probation and efforts to manage his anger, with trust in an adult becoming important as he begins to disclose difficult experiences.

This is a fairy-tale school adventure built around Gilly’s punishment for theft and her discovery that the school is not what it seems. Expect familiar villains in teacher roles and a focus on good and evil.

This is a tense survival story centred on the bond between an isolated teenager and a stray dog, with a wider crisis putting their loyalty and trust under pressure.

A puzzle-led adventure combines geocaching and codes with friendship, secrecy and a race to respond to a dangerous crystal’s power.

A club-saving mystery driven by four friends’ attempt to secure money intended for their Boys Club.

The mystery centres on the callers’ silence and Claudia’s suspicion. The group’s investigation has “mixed results”, though what those involve is not specified.

This is an escape-and-journey story set in Roman-conquered Britannia, centred on Cassia’s attempt to reach freedom and the uneasy possibility of help from Marcus.

This is a story of separation and a determined attempt at reunion, with Ethan and Lena acting from different sides of the same predicament.

This is a story about a young person confronting the effects of HIV/AIDS stigma and secrecy after a death in her family. Friendship, loyalty and family ties are also central.

This is a story of a vulnerable cat and two people she meets, with fear and hardship set against the possibility of trust and belonging.

This is a family-and-work story built around a wealthy young woman being required to try low-wage jobs to access her inheritance. An intern is also brought into the arrangement.

This is a mystery driven by an investigation, uncertain trust and danger to Connie. Its premise also brings workplace upheaval and Maria’s precarious position into the story.

A dark fantasy about belonging and survival, with magic woven into a village’s superstitions. Kate’s carving skill and unusual appearance make her a target, while a bargain offers escape at a personal cost.

This is an imaginative adventure that shifts Fergus from familiar school-and-family routines into a world of strange machinery, secret identities and a distant rescue challenge.

A wilderness adventure about Matt’s wish for solitude, his new acquaintance with Forrest, and the choices that arise as their relationship develops.

A fantasy journey centres on finding a way home and deciding whom to trust. The bears’ different hopes and doubts give the group’s choices a personal as well as practical stake.

A haunted-house mystery links Harper’s forgotten accidents and her brother’s unusual behaviour with spirits, while bringing Korean traditions and Jamaican cultural details into the story.

Expect a school social drama driven by crushes, competing romantic attention and a secret from a boyfriend’s past, with a holiday party providing a shared backdrop.

A lively movie tie-in built around imaginative living foods, an inventor’s machine and Flint’s decision about trusting his idol. It may appeal to readers who enjoy playful, unusual creatures.

A mystery about identity and family trust, alongside a school project that brings Sam together with Caroline, who may help him read. Sam’s own difficulty reading is central to how he seeks answers.

A journey story about independence, unfamiliar company and river travel, with Megan’s judgement central to how she meets uncertain situations.

This is a suspense-led story of discoveries and escalating danger, centred on Lin’s search for the truth and her difficulty deciding whom to trust.

This is a supernatural adventure built around Kerry’s pursuit of answers and her growing knowledge of witchcraft. Its central tension is deciding whom to trust while her plans are unsettled.

A story about ambition, friendship and being seen as more than a pretty face, set around Destiny’s secret beauty-contest entry and the challenges that follow.

A fantasy adventure follows Rebekka as she searches for Peer, faces a trap in a castle’s dark cellars, and journeys through different worlds. A wary rat queen may be her ally.

Deception and mistaken belief set the conflict in motion, while returning Narnia characters connect this finale to earlier stories. The central efforts to uncover the imposture belong to Tirian, Eustace and Jill.

This is a relationship-led mystery about missing-person rumours, trust and deception. Kalah’s feelings for Beth are set against a friendship group shaken by Beth’s disappearance and Britney’s death.

This is a legend retelling centred on a princess and a warrior, with love, a challenge, a false report and an unresolved awakening at its heart.

This combines a young woman’s magical calling with court intrigue and a family connection to the Tudor monarchy. Mary’s distrust of love is tested by her attraction to an opponent.

This sequel combines a Faerie-world conspiracy with a romance under strain: Kelley and Sonny face danger and uncertainty as they try to navigate shifting allegiances and an enemy seeking ancient magic.

This is a story about a reluctant ranch summer, a horse partnership and a discovery that gives Paley a reason to act bravely.