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Emily Wing Smith
This is a first-person account of childhood experiences with disability and a brain tumour, centred on the author's efforts to make sense of feeling different and her use of writing to cope.
Cindy Pham
A sombre, imaginative story about sisters, a sleeping princess and a dreamworld shaped by inner struggles. Expect more emotional and psychological exploration than fast-moving adventure, with fairy-tale wonder alongside painful material.
Helen Rutter
A humorous, emotionally serious story about a boy facing bullying, family disruption and caring responsibilities, with a fantastical wish premise. It may offer reassurance while still presenting difficult circumstances that merit thoughtful discussion.
Coral Rumble
This is a thoughtful story about a child carrying adult responsibilities who finds friendship, creativity and adventure while visiting Italy. An injured otter and the people Jakub meets help broaden his sense of who he is.
David Arnold
This is a character-led road story about a teenager responding to family upheaval and her mother’s illness. Its appeal lies in unusual fellow travellers, shifting perceptions and questions about love, loyalty and identity.
Michael Thomas Ford
This is an introspective recovery story about a teenager forced to reconsider his view of himself and other young people. Its centre is the gradual development of connections in hospital, alongside questions of identity, mental health, love, friendship and family.
Nina Mansfield
This is a teenage mystery combining a potentially dangerous investigation with changes in Cathy’s family life, new friendships and a first crush. Its central appeal is the question of what happened in Beach Point and whether the suspected killer is responsible.
Tom Becker
A tense supernatural crime story about belonging, frightening visions and trying to prevent danger. Darla’s new-school difficulties sit alongside a mystery that asks whether the future can be understood in time.
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