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A warm-spirited fantasy about a young bruja negotiating family rules and friendship, with returned spirits bringing a magical mystery. Leo’s grief over her mother’s death and her friend Caroline’s bereavement sit alongside the bakery, spellwork and community celebrations.

A shy girl’s confidence is tested by wedding preparations, modelling, and a public challenge. Her friend supports her as she gains poise and helps bring about a Dream Wedding for her mother.

Bart's love of opera is a private escape from a difficult home life. When Ada encourages him to perform, the story brings music, friendship and school life together.

A muddled box of socks gives Lionel a matching problem to solve: he makes a game of finding which pair belongs to each animal. The story also includes a small moment of disappointment when he finds no pair for himself.

Fishkill uses violence to intimidate other pupils and obtain food. A friendship with Duck-Duck and help from her mother create a possible alternative, while Fishkill’s mother’s return complicates that fragile arrangement.

The story centres on a child’s affectionate view of an uncle who is also Auntie Lotta, a drag performer. A parade incident and a worry about friends from different parts of Lotta’s life lead to a shared outfit combining Leo and Lotta.

A modern fairy-tale fantasy brings together bereavement, nightmares and a magical threat. Angel and Bavar must learn to rely on one another as they face monsters and a rift between worlds.

Spark’s search involves accepting friends’ offers while recognising that their homes do not suit him. The story ends with friends helping him create a place of his own.

This is an emotionally intense story about a teenager’s eating disorder, self-harm, grief and family relationships, with a thread of hope around recovery.

The mystery pairs seasonal spookiness with a more personal puzzle: how to judge coincidences when you are worried. Mary Anne’s friends are part of the investigation, not just bystanders.

A reflective story about Ruby’s grief and regret, with friendship tensions and a quirky town celebration alongside the serious feelings.

This is a realistic school story in which harassment grows from insults and humiliation into physical attacks. Piddy also faces questions about identity and family, while trying to keep up with school and work.

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 travel adventure combines a missing-cat storyline with shared meals and visits to Canadian and American landmarks. The friends’ international backgrounds feature through the foods they bring to Thanksgiving.

This is a family-and-school story about a teenager seeking someone to confide in while life at home is difficult. Her letters to a musician give the story a correspondence-based element.

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.

A mishap at school and other mistakes weigh on Izzy; making tortillas with Lito gives her a way to share them. The family joins in, turning confession into a communal meal.

A child’s experience provides a personal thread through information about sight loss, its possible causes and ways people navigate daily life and access support.

This is a relationship-focused family story about a new parent facing an unexpected difficulty while her husband is absent. It may interest readers drawn to romantic fiction that continues into adult responsibilities.

This is a coming-of-age story about Andy’s first relationships as a gay man, set alongside memories of a painful family life and his attempt to make a new start at college.

This is a family-and-team story about Blair trying to choose what is right while facing hazing and uncertainty about whether his brother will support him.

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.

This is a friendship story about two friends adjusting to change while one faces an eating disorder and possible self-injury.

Dani’s diary follows her as she faces the aftermath of rape and a court case, adjusts to a new school, and draws on support from Reggie and people around her.

This is a family-and-friendship story about a boy facing a personal challenge: finding the courage to express his feelings. Its emotional centre appears to be Louis's inner experience.

This is an intimate, verse-form story about a teenager confronting a family crisis and an anguishing question about his mother’s wishes and care.

The boys’ choice is not simply about money: they consider whether a possible way to meet personal needs could also send cocaine back into their neighbourhood.

A parent-child resource that explains autism-related differences and offers ideas for communication, relationships, school and daily routines. It combines practical features with children’s stories and separate, more detailed material for parents.

This story brings together a daughter’s curiosity about her absent father, a mother’s youthful musical past, and the everyday pressures of friendship, school and attraction.

This school-set story pairs the routine work of a student patrol with a sudden disciplinary crisis. Its central appeal may be the contrast between ordinary responsibilities and trouble that could have serious consequences.

This is a historical story focused on a child displaced by genocide and separated from her family, alongside the organised relief offered to children in similar circumstances.

The stories combine horse-refuge responsibilities with Amy’s changing relationships and family strains. They may interest readers drawn to animal care and characters balancing practical duties with personal challenges.

This is a gentle-sounding adventure about wanting to explore beyond a familiar view and accepting help from friends. The story centres on Tiny Narwhal’s growing readiness to venture out.

Gabby daydreams, and her teacher introduces a daily daydreaming-writing session.

This is a multi-character story about young people in a Brooklyn neighbourhood. Gingerbread’s claim that “life is funny” sits beside the difficulties described in the outline.

This is a family-and-adventure story about teenage werewolf siblings balancing school and sibling relationships with a threat to the woods they secretly use.

A story about a child facing changes in his relationship with his grandmother, paired with practical information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

This is a friendship story shaped by change and a difficult choice: Abby must decide what to do after discovering that Hilary has an eating disorder.

This is a story about an unlikely friendship built around two boys’ different strengths, with football and school both part of their lives.

A horse-and-school story about a child who cares deeply about art and wants to support her grandmother's effort to benefit the school's arts programme.

This is a family-centred Christmas romance in which a younger brother tries to help his shy older brother act on his affection for a teacher.

This blends magical sea creatures with a story about caring for an injured Aquicorn and deciding how a town should live alongside the sea. Family support and Lana's growing independence also matter.

This is a journey story about keeping a promise to someone important, with Victor’s confidence tested along the way.

A family’s flight and search for safety are placed alongside information about Iraq, refugee experiences and possible ways to help. The book links one family’s story with wider circumstances.

This story combines the anticipation of a first cheerleading competition with a friendship problem: Maddy is left guessing why another girl has turned against her.