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'On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. From dusk to dawn, the lighthouse beams, sending its light out to sea, guiding the ships on their way. As the seasons pass and the waves rise and fall, outside, the wind blows; inside, the lighthouse keeper writes, and the rhythms of his life unfold. But change is on the horizon...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Can two broken boys find their perfect home? By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a gorgeously told, powerful story.

'Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abandoned by every relative he’s ever known. Now Sam’s trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away, until one day he’s caught out when a family returns home. To his amazement this large, chaotic family takes him under their wing -- each teenager assuming Sam is a friend of another sibling. Sam finds himself inextricably caught up in their life, and falling for the beautiful Moxie.

'But Sam has a secret, and his past is about to catch up with him.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Into the fire …

'Don’t miss the final part of this breathtaking trilogy from Teri Terry, multi award-winning author of the SLATED trilogy. 

'Shay has followed Xander and joined his mysterious scientific cult at their remote Scottish compound. She’s desperately searching for Callie, who went missing before the start of the epidemic that kills 95% of cases, and leaves a tiny number of survivors with astonishing new powers.

'Can Shay uncover the truth about the origins of the epidemic, find Callie and perhaps even rekindle her relationship with Kai? Or will Xander’s grand plans destroy them all for ever?'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'Some lies can’t be forgiven …

'Don’t miss this startling second book in a breathtaking new trilogy from Teri Terry, queen of the teen thriller and author of the bestselling SLATED trilogy.

'An epidemic is sweeping the country.
'You are among the infected. There is no cure, and you cannot be permitted to infect others. You are now under quarantine. 
'The 5% of the infected who survive are dangerous and will be taken into the custody of the army.

'As the epidemic spreads, survivors are being hunted like witches, for the authorities fear their strange new powers. 

'Kai is desperate to trace Shay, who tricked him and disappeared. Meanwhile, Shay is searching for the truth behind the origins of the epidemic … but danger finds them wherever they go. Can they outrun the fire? 

'From the author of the international sensation Slated comes the second book in a powerful new story of survival and transformation; love and power.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'Beck hates his life. He hates his violent mother. He hates his home. Most of all, he hates the piano that his mother forces him to play hour after hour, day after day. He will never play as she did before illness ended her career and left her bitter and broken. But Beck is too scared to stand up to his mother, and tell her his true passion, which is composing his own music - because the least suggestion of rebellion on his part ends in violence.

'When Beck meets August, a girl full of life, energy and laughter, love begins to awaken within him and he glimpses a way to escape his painful existence. But dare he reach for it?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Don’t miss this startling first book in a breathtaking new trilogy from Teri Terry, queen of the teen psychological thriller and author of the bestselling Slated trilogy!

'URGENT!
'An epidemic is sweeping the country.
'You are among the infected. There is no cure, and you cannot be permitted to infect others. You are now under quarantine. 
'The very few of the infected who survive are dangerous and will be taken into the custody of the army.

'Young runaway Callie survived the disease, but not the so-called treatment. Her brother Kai is still looking for her. And his new friend Shay may hold the key to uncovering what truly happened. 

'From the author of the international sensation Slated comes the first book in a powerful new story of survival and transformation; love and power.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not . . . but if you let it, change can be the making of you. Kevin the Koala discovers this and more in this delightful picture book from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside! ' (Publication summary)

'Kyla is in danger from both the government Lorders who erased her memory and the terrorists who tried to use her. So now she’s on the run. Sporting a new identity and desperate to fill in the blank spaces of her life pre-Slating, Kyla heads to a remote mountain town to try to reunite with the birth mother she was kidnapped from as a child. There she is hoping all the pieces of her life will come together and she can finally take charge of her own future. But even in the idyllic wilderness and the heart of her original family, Kyla realizes there is no escape from the oppressive Lorders. Someone close to her may be one of them, and even more frighteningly, her birth mother has been keeping secrets of her own.

'In this stunning series finale, Kyla finally finds out who she really is, and the road to this discovery, and to deciding who she wants to become, is full of dangerous twists and turns that will keep readers riveted.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Another perfect picture book from the creators of the bestselling classic Where is the Green Sheep?

'Bonnie and Ben have a favourite babysitter whose much loved nursery rhymes ensure a wonderful, whimsical world before bedtime.' (Publication summary)

'Kyla shouldn't be able to remember anything. But she can - and she's beginning to realise that there are a lot of dark secrets locked away in her memories. When a mysterious man from her past comes back into her life, she thinks she's on her way to finding the truth. But the more she learns about her history, the more confusing her future becomes...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Kyla's memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost forever.

'She's been Slated.

'The government claims she was a terrorist, and that they are giving her a second chance - as long as she plays by their rules. But echoes of the past whisper in Kyla's mind. Someone is lying to her, and nothing is as it seems. Who can she trust in her search for the truth?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Having found the Scabbard of Invincibility, Al and Jack can set about restoring peace to the Dragon Blood Islands, but not if Blacktooth and Snotty Nell have anything to do with it. Jack and Al must summon all their strength and courage if they are to succeed...' (Publication summary)

'Al and Jack are terrified to find themselves floating aboard a scary galleon with one lone pirate and many skeletons. Will the boys uncover the secret of the blue potion the pirate carries? Or will they become his latest unlucky victims?' (Publication summary)

'Hidden in the depths of Dragon Island lies the tomb of a mysterious sorcerer and his golden mask. 
'Can Al, Jack and Gunner brave the gruesome legend of Demon Dan to find the treasure?' (Publication summary)

'Evil Pearl needs more children to sacrifice to her terrifying sea-monster... So when Jack and Al stumble across Evil Pearl's eerie city they face their toughest challenge yet. Can the boys save the other children from their horrifying fates - or will they join them?' (Publication summary)

'Alleric Castle holds the key to the whereabouts of the legendary Golden Casket, but Al and Jack will have to do much more than just find a map to the treasure. Ancient riddles and the greedy Snotty Nell stand in their way...' (Publication summary)

'Al and Jack must rescue Princess Haree from the evil pirate, Razor Toe. But it won't be easy - Razor Toe has a dangerous secret. Can Al and Jack uncover the pirate's dastardly plans and save the princess?' (Publication summary)