Karen McCombie

Everything about Lemmie Ferguson's life is bright and shiny and sunny- her special way of looking at the world means she sees itin vivid, rainbow-hued technicolour. Lemmie's eighteen-year-old sister,the spontaneous, sparkly Rose Rouge, calls it marshmallowmagic...But there's a dark spot in Lemmie's life, and with the return ofher primary-school rival, Sian, even the old marshmallow magic doesn'tseem to be working. Lemmie needs her special sister more thanever, but can she count on Rose when she needs her the most?

Marshmallow Magic and the Wild Rose Rouge

Dry your tears - Ally's World might be ending, but Stella Etc is just beginning! A brilliant new series from top combo Karen McCombie and Spike Gerrell, Stella Etc is a must for Ally's World fans who need their fix of Karen's humour and warmth, her spot-on depiction of pre- teen girls' lives. Ages 10-12.

Frankie, Peaches and Me

Ellis is losing track of time... Following her mother's marriage to a famous rock star, Ellis moves to a crumbling old mansion in the wilds of Scotland. Far away from her friends and familiarity, she finds waves of anxiety rolling in and threatening to capsize her. But when she finds herself whisked back to the world of 1912 where she meets lonely servant girl Flora, Ellis finally feels like she's home. But living in the past might not be as perfect as it seems... and is there more to hope for in the present than she first thought? A stunning new novel from much-loved author Karen McCombie, The Whispers of Wilderwood Hall will take you from the heart of the highlands to the top deck of the Titanic.

The Whispers of Wilderwood Hall

It's 1940. Gloria and her little brother have been evacuated to the countryside to get away from the dangers of the Blitz in London. But their new home isn't as friendly as they'd hoped. The woman they're living with, Miss Saunders, is strict, severe and an outcast in the village. And the local children and other evacuees are equally unwelcoming and mocking. But Gloria quickly learns that nothing is ever as it seems in this strange new place. As possible friends turn out to be enemies, and once sworn enemies might be the best possible friends, Gloria finally realizes that believing first impressions could mean missing out on the friendships that can last a lifetime.

Catching Falling Stars

Meet the Love children: oh-so-perfect Linn, airy-fairy Rowan, animal-obsessed Tor - and Ally, trying to have a normal life somewhere in the middle of it all. Which isn't easy when you live in a house that's a cross between an animal hospital and something out of 'Changing Rooms'. And then there's school and the small matter of the forgotten history project and the obnoxious new girl that - oh joy! - Ally's been nominated to look after. It's going to be a fun couple of weeks... The first in the wildly successful, utterly loveable ALLY'S WORLD series.

The Past, the Present and the Loud, Loud Girl

Boys are weird things...and just lately, the boys in my life have been acting even More weird. Take Billy, for example. He's been behaving like a total muppet and what's worse is I've been having unexplained feelings for the big dweeb. Not only that, but Tor's been acting strange too - something to do with boy mice, girl mice. and Mum. Confused? You're not the only one...

Boys, Brothers and Jelly-belly Dancing

Ally'sworried about money. Or rather, the lack of it. Her big sister Linn has gone and got herself a Saturday job so she can help out, but Ally'stoo young to get a job...unless. Well, unless economical with the truth and goes for that job helping out in the card shop down the road. Never mind if it is run by a wig-wearing crazy woman who likes to sing children'ssongs (loudly). But the prospect of a job seems to just add to her worries...and then Rowan starts shopping for Britain even though Ally knows sha can't afford it-what is going on with her...?

Butterflies, Bullies and Bad, Bad Habits

Heather thinks everyone in her family comes from Planet Perfect. Everyone except her, that is. Then Dad drops a bombshell, and the world turns upside down. Is this topsy-turvy new family somewhere Heather can fit in?

An Urgent Message of Wowness

Who said friends have to match to matter? When the Star Boy's space-pod crashes in the grounds of Fairfield Academy he knows he must seek shelter. Taking refuge in the school's boiler room to await rescue he discovers that the room's small window is the perfect place to watch humans go by. The Star Boy knows about humans from his Earth lessons but no one from his planet has ever studied them up close. Now he has the perfect opportunity. There are two humans in particular that catch his attention - a boy called Wes and a girl named Kiki. But as his curiosity grows so does his courage and, making a momentous decision, the Star Boy follows Wes and Kiki into class ... and into their lives. A warm and otherworldly story about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places, for fans of Tamsin Winter, Cath Howe and Ross Welford.

How To Be A Human

A brand new story of friendship and ghostly mystery from one of the best-loved UK writers for girls. Maisie's dad has a new job as live-in caretaker of a Victorian secondary school. Finding it hard to make friends, things change when Maisie tells her new classmates about something strange she saw the night before - a girl's face in the window of a gothic tower. The girls tell Maisie about the ghost of a Victorian pupil rumoured to wander the corridors. One particular student called Kat seems captivated by what Maisie has seen, and - both feeling like outsiders - they quickly become close. One night, though, Maisie comes across a tin box full of photos and notes. It's plainly decades old, and, squinting at the photos - belonged to a smiling girl who looks exactly like Kat...

The Girl Who Wasn't There

Edie Evans is sick of being treated like a kid. And she doesn't-repeat doesn't-need a babysitter! And then along comes the strange, the shy, the captivating Alice B. Lovely. Suddenly Edie shakes off her cynicism, monosyllabic Stan gets giddy and giggly, and even Mum and Dad seem to relax once Alice is around, spinning her fabulous tales and coming up with left-field babysitting entertainment. But is Alice B. Lovely too good to be true?

Life According to -- Alice B. Lovely

Rowan Love is thirteen and full of good intentions \. so why does life keep going so wrong? Her teachers think she's dippy and disorganized, her best friend has new mates, and nobody appreciates her unique fashion sense. Maybe keeping a diary will help? Wander through Rowan's funny and fabulous journal and find out all about hero worship, fairy lights, guardian angels, and making hair accessories out of sweet wrappers!

The Raspberry Rules

Wonderland

Becka Moor

St Grizzles School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys

Little Bird Flies

Alica a... strelená sestra

Ally's feeling inadequate. Why is it that her only romantic experience amounts to a burping in mouth scenario with Keith Brownlow? Kyra's only been in Crouch End two seconds and she's got a boyfriend already.

Dates, Double Dates and Big, Big Trouble

Ally's not quite sure how, but Rowan's managed to rope her into writing a song for Rowan's mate Chazza's new band - will Ally have to bear her soul through her lyrics? Still, at least she can say she knows them when they end up on Top of the Pops.

Sisters, Super-creeps and Slushy, Gushy Love Songs

A funny and irresistible illustrated series about friendship, secrets and an adorable.err.Thing!

The Curse of the Jelly Babies

Ally's had it up to here. She was quite prepared to give her long-lost uncle and his family the benefit of the doubt,but that was before she met them. After two days of Uncle Joe's over-enthusiastic back-slapping; cousin charlie (make that spawn-of-the-devil charlie) coming up with a variety of new and inventive ways to torture any helpless pet that happens to cross his path; cousin Carli's noseying (and nail-polish kleptomania); and worst of all, Aunt Pauline's constant digs about their mum, Ally's ready to snap! Luckily, she's got a girl's video night planned, and a not-quite-date walking round the park with her 'boyfriend' (?)-surely the relatives from hell can't ruin that...?

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