Locke Vinetti is a high school junior, disenchanted and more
than a little hostile. In fact, for years he's had a lousy social
life because of a problem with his anger - a force he calls
'the venom.' Ever since he was eight years old and bit off a
classmates's nose, he's been something of a loner. But all that
is about to change when he goes out with his one friend, Randall,
to meet some of Randall's crew hanging out at the riverside park.
Because in addtion to meeting his kindred spirit, Casey, who has his
own problems with his own kind of venom, Locke meets the spikey blue
fairy-haircut Goth girl of his dreams. And if their relationship is going to
work, he knows he has to rid himself of the venom once and for all.
Interspersed with the comic book adventures of the fantasy anti-hero
alter-ego Locke has invented for himself, Venomous is a fast-paced,
funny, and ferocious read about one teenage boy's struggle with his inner demons.

'A funny, feirce teen novel about a young man who needs to learn to control the powerful
anger inside himself-a power he calls 'the venom' '-Simon And Shuster










Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old
Ever can see auras, hear people's thoughts, and know a person's life story
by touch. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to
suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school -
but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste.....
Ever sees Damen and feels an instant recognition. He is gorgeous, exotic,
and wealthy, and he holds many secrets. Damen is able to make things appear
and disappear, he always seems to know what she's thinking- and he's the only
one who can silence the noise and the random energy in her head . She doesn't
know who he really is-or what he is. Damen is equal parts light and darkness, and he belongs
to an enchanted new world where no one ever dies.

' If you like Stephanie Meyer's books you'll like this one.'
                                     -Ellie Marshall (Teens Librarian)








As grandaughters of a late, famous literary critic, the beautiful red headed
sisters capture the attention of the New Yorker magazine, which promptly
features them in a glamorous spread shot by a world famous photographer.
The fashion world sits up and takes notice and in no time flat, three nobodies
from Brooklyn have been proclaimed the new 'IT' girls.

But with no parental advice - Mom is a former beauty queen living vicariously
through her daughters, while Dad is nowhere to be found - the three girls find themselves
easy prey to the venal forces of show business. Posing in every hot fashion magazine,
tangling with snarling fashionistas and soul-sucking agents, hitting A-list parties and skipping
school, the sister' rise to fame begins to unhinge them all. When the youngest - who
never wanted to be a model to begin with - does an off-broadway play, she ironically
begins to outshine the others, creating a vicious rivalry between the girls and
prompting a virtual breakdown in their quiet, neglected brother.

'Rebeck shines...her insider's look at the theater world is  spot on... The crackling
satire and scene-stealing secondaries carry the book.' - Publishers Weekly

'Playwright Rebeck's first novel is a wickedly enjoyable expos of modern celebrity; the cruel
power wielded by fashionistas, PR minders, agents, paparazzi, Hollywood stars and
entourages...' - Kirkus












Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and TJ, stars of the brilliant Mates, Dates series, are here
to help you be green and gorgeous! The girls share their top tips on all things
you can do to make a difference, including: how to reduce your carbon footprint,
how to be green at home, how to make your wardrobe green, how to be green
in what you eat, and recycling and cutting down on waste. An essential guide
for every Mares, Dates fan who wants to be green and do her bit for the planet,
without giving up on the things you love about being a girl.

'A must-have book for all Mates, Dates fans who want to make a difference,'
                                - Cathy Hopkins







How dare they treat her like this?
She is a princess.
But now she is kidnapped and lying bound and dirty on the floor.
When her father finds out he will declare war.
He will send an army....
But her father is not coming for her
or her sisters.
No one is.
It is up to Rani, The Princess of Pushcar.

'An action- packed roller-coaster, with all the glamour of Bollywood, and some truly
unforgettable characters.  Who knew history could be this exciting.'
                                -Rainbow Book Agencies 





 
Based on the true story of the Pook family in the 1920's, living in a remote
area of the Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland. Beautifully written, the
story begins as a family of eight siblings are left alone for a week whilst their
parents finally go away to get married. Fourteen-year-old Tom is left in charge
and must ensure all the daily tasks are done, as well as keeping the family
fishing buisness running, and taking care of the other children with the help
10 year old Mary. Life is tough, and daily dramas ensue not without humour!
But it is not until the parents return that we really discover what a hard
taskmaster Dad is. A fascinating, and often exciting, insight in to life in the
not-so-distant past which will astonish today's kids.