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The matchbox girl by Alice Jolly

This captivating novel is longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. It follows a large cast of characters at the Vienna Children's hospital before and during Nazi occupation, through the eyes of nonverbal Adelheid Brunner. First patient then staff member, she observes as Dr A (the controversial Hans Asperger) comes to run the ward, and all must learn how to navigate life under an oppressive regime. Evocative, thoughtful, alarming: an atmospheric examination of fear and resilience which asks how we judge the actions people take to survive.

Hardback | RRP £18.99

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Boy vs reality

Relevant, enjoyable, thoughtful

Reviewed on 25th February 2026

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The whale that sings in the deep

a beautiful and hypnotic read

Reviewed on 18th February 2026

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Snot Jelly Island

Laugh-out-loud fun

Reviewed on 11th February 2026

A funny tale that parents and children will relate to!

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Don't do it, Doug

A funny tale that parents and children will relate to!

Reviewed on 6th February 2026

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Better the devil

Reviewed on 28th January 2026

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A unique story of hope that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure, from the acclaimed author of No Man's Land and Joe All Alone.

Rock and Roll are different in many ways, but still have enough in common to be friends.

A high-octane, high-chemistry, sci-fi adventure about a stowaway girl and the richest boy in the galaxy, racing against the clock to outwit a gang of mercenaries.

Celebrate nature and learn about the seasons in this collection of four heartwarming, fact-filled picture book stories - Busy Spring, Wild Summer, Autumn Feast and Winter Sleep.

When aliens mistake Nick and his friends for the world's greatest football players, they are taken across the Milky Way to compete in a football tournament against real aliens.

In the heart of the Snowlands, prey and predator alike mysteriously disappear as three outcasts join forces for the adventure of a lifetime.

A light-hearted introduction to the social mores of using the word "please."

Alien Sky returns to Earth determined to get a passing grade on her school project by resolving fighting on Earth.

An illustrative picture book about grief and loss.

Tells the story of Krypto, Superman's dog, and how he escaped from the collapsing planet Krypton to earth.

Girls Like Me inspires young readers to be proud of their interests and of who they are, while learning about the lives, traditions, and hobbies of real-life Rebel Girls all around the world.

Learn about the inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator and protector of nature.

A fact-filled journey to separate the truth from the liesvand myths

When Enola Holmes hears a muffled clanging sound coming from a 'safety coffin' in a chilly cemetery, she follows the sound to a crudely dug fresh grave. She starts digging...and inside a coffin she finds a girl who is drugged but not quite dead.

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers.

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive.

Find out all about robots and AI by asking some clever questions!

Alan and Fido on more hilarious adventures as they try to take over the universe - as long as they're home in time for tea, of course.

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Nuneaton, 1914

The moment Pixie Tate steps inside the opulent Aldershoff Hotel in Manhattan, one of the last relics of New York's Gilded Age, she senses instantly that its elegant walls hide a dark secret.

London, 1953

In 2024, Gisèle Pelicot inspired and moved millions of people with her astonishing courage and dignity as she chose to waive her right to anonymity in her legal fight against her husband and the 50 men accused of her sexual assault.

Ali Dawson is a police detective who leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel to the distant past to solve them. But Ali and the team haven't been allowed to time-travel ever since their technical expert, Jones, got stuck in Victorian London, never to be seen again.

A dead husband. A missing wife. Will they find her in time?

Once a fearless SAS hero, Andy 'Deadman' Bird now battles the harsh streets of London after a catastrophic mission stripped him of his hearing, career, home and marriage. His only solace is Tyson, his fiercely loyal and battle-tested dog.

She's found her dream home but can she make her dreams a reality?

After nearly thirty years in prison for the murder of his university friend Leo Bauer, Tyler Green is finally free. Meeting up with the group of friends who were there the night that Leo died, Tyler is looking to reconnect - but he's also looking for answers.

Move over Miss Marple . . .

Eve is a successful novelist who wakes up one day in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there. Her husband, never far from her side, explains that she has had an operation to remove the large, malignant tumour growing in her brain.

When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.

The husband of a prominent and infamously ruthless barrister is found in horrific condition after a robbery and brutal assault. Now in a coma, a major investigation is launched using the newly formed, experimental Metropolitan Police Serious Crime Analysis Unit.

Fancy something good to eat? BOSH! makes it easy.

Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her - and Viola has no idea why.

Bestsellers 22nd February

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There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker.

Greg discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house and sweltering heat, it's a recipe for disaster!

Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within.

Disaster strikes when Greg's family forget his birthday.

Bunny vs Monkey intergalactic monkey business!

Bunny, Monkey, and the rest of the residents of the woods discover a mini-Monkey and travel into space.

Paedyn Gray has a life-altering choice to make and whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever.

A madcap comedy in which a team of donuts go to war with their mortal enemies, the bagels.

More bizarre adventures with the woodland creatures who continue to foil the plans of a monkey and his mad scientist skunk sidekick.

Introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure!

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Follows an American boy through a school year of activities, friendships and family life

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Follows the adventures of a character created by George and Harold who is half dog and half man and fights crime as a policeman.

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With Nancy Birtwhistle, it IS easy being green. Clean Magic is a complete guide with practical and down-to-earth advice on how to integrate Nancy's tried and tested household tips into your daily life.

A TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WRONG SISTER AND THE NEW NEIGHBOURS. . .

Viv Abbot is an average twenty-one-year-old girl. She lives in an expensive city where the rent is too high, works long hours at a thankless job, and is dating a guy she doesn't even like in the hopes of winning her prickly mother's approval.

Sometimes, enough is enough...

He's the perfect man.

"Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .

Follows the tragic love story of Heathcliffe and Catherine Earnshaw, as discovered by a later tenant of Thrushcross Grange.

Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She'll risk her life - and her heart - to be one of them.

Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.

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A world-famous artist. A fatal brush with death. At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy's celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret.

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The moment Pixie Tate steps inside the opulent Aldershoff Hotel in Manhattan, one of the last relics of New York's Gilded Age, she senses instantly that its elegant walls hide a dark secret.

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Be swept up in the unforgettable new historical novel from the reader's favourite. Can Rosina discover the hidden secrets of Moonshadow Manor?When spirited Rosina Wills is driven from her London home by a conniving stepmother, she seeks refuge in the wild heart of Dartmoor. But Moonshadow Manor is a house of secrets-and her ailing Aunt Jane is not the only one in need.

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When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.

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The war to end all wars has come to an end and Nell Tanner is overjoyed to have her father home. But the harsh reality of post-war Britain soon leaves her dreams of a brighter future in tatters.

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As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job - not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe . . .

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Sequel to The Fourth Wing. The deadly second year at Basgiath awaits. Don't miss out on the series that the world can't stop talking about:

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Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They're going to launch a website to change online dating forever.

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Dragons, war and Hunger Games-esque trials. Fourth Wing is a high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance.

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After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.

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She was promised a miracle. She got more then she bargained for.

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A dead husband. A missing wife. Will they find her in time?

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A majestic biography of two young geniuses who merged their talents to create one of the greatest bodies of music in history.

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"You must be our new neighbors!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way...

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A passionate story of the love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father. The story's action is chaotic and violent, but the accomplished handling of a complex structure, the descriptions of the moorland setting and the poetic grandeur combined to make this novel a masterpiece of English literature.

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