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This is an approachable informational guide that explains puberty, body care and healthy habits through conversational advice, illustrations and practical instructions. It presents bodily variation as normal and invites readers to seek support from trusted adults.

This is a light, episodic school fantasy in which magical animals appear from Ms Plum’s cupboard and become catalysts for pupils’ changing behaviour, confidence, friendships and worries.

A realistic school-and-family story about a small triplet seeking greater independence, with friendship developing through a butterfly-garden project and factual butterfly material extending beyond the narrative.

This is a supernatural horror adventure about a timid child facing ghostly control. Its central appeal is escalating suspense: a Halloween visit becomes dangerous when The Haunter's instructions grow increasingly threatening.

This is a light fantasy about friendship, sport, cooking, family friction and magical encouragement. Jess’s failed gesture towards her mother creates the immediate conflict, while Ms. M’s arrival brings comic, surprising support.

A flamboyant, funny theatrical story about identity and belonging, it follows Tiny through family life, friendship, coming out and romantic disappointments. The musical-script structure gives personal experiences an exuberant public voice while making room for vulnerability and reflection.

A visually imaginative story about fear, self-soothing and growing independence. Toby’s rescue of Henry shifts bravery from something supplied by an object to something he begins to practise himself.

A frank, humorous YA novel about Rose’s difficult first sexual experience, a medical complication, relationship pressure and the shame surrounding bodies. It also follows friendship, online support and uncertainty about the future.

This is a friendship-and-identity story in which a disrupted routine opens space for music, independence and new connections. Its interest lies less in high-stakes danger than in ordinary emotional change and finding a direction.

A lively circus setting frames a story about a penguin choosing a different role. Poppy’s change from performer to organiser offers a reassuring alternative to following a family tradition.

This is an activity-led nonfiction book: readers can learn and practise tricks, then consider how presentation, preparation and originality affect a performance. It suits shared experimentation as much as quiet reading.

A practical introduction to personal finance, this book explains saving, spending and managing money while also addressing investing, salary negotiation and retirement savings. It aims to build confidence and positive financial habits through clear, relatable explanations for girls and young women.

A practical, playful invitation to turn found and recycled materials into animals, insects and habitats, while noticing details of the natural world. Its strongest offer is creative freedom: children are encouraged to experiment, display their work and value connection over perfect results.

This is a coming-of-age story about a Muslim teenager finding confidence and voice while facing social pressure, racism, family expectations and manipulation. Its serious subject matter is presented alongside humour, relationships and hope.

This is a school and family drama about a quiet teenager confronting public lies, persistent bullying and a frightening home atmosphere. It also follows her growing connections with Elijah, Aunt Polly and the mysterious ‘red pen’ correspondent.

Expect a tense American road story combining mystery and crime with themes of inner strength, self-confidence and personal growth. Jessie and Brooke’s changing relationship is central, with music and cassette tapes forming a recurring creative feature of their journey.

A gentle, episodic story about meeting fear with curiosity. Plop’s conversations introduce several ways of understanding darkness, alongside owl facts and moments of comic mishap as he learns to manage a new experience.

This is a school-based story about a quiet pupil whose achievement brings unexpected visibility. Its central interest is the tension between being encouraged to speak up and retaining the right to be yourself.

This is a child-centred story about an autistic protagonist who actively tackles problems, considers solutions and uses coping strategies, presented as a joyful variation on a traditional tale.

A playful fantasy adventure centres on friendship, magical mishaps and a heroine learning to manage a changing identity. Its appeal appears to come from comic characters, imaginative creatures and a purposeful journey.

This is a gentle, repetitive introduction to self-awareness: children are encouraged to notice thoughts and feelings, recognise their capacity for choice, and direct their actions towards loving and helpful behaviour.

This is a sports-focused story about moving from being fast in one setting to testing that ability in a demanding new event. Its main appeal is likely Manny’s effort to discover whether commitment can turn promise into progress.

This appears to be a child-focused adventure story about finding a happy way to respond to change, presented through Goldentail’s journal.

A coming-of-confidence story about a shy student discovering that comedy can give her a public voice, while success and romance pull her towards competing priorities.