Blog Books for teens
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What to read based on your favourite Christmas film!
If you’re looking for a holiday read that will keep you as entertained as your favourite festive film, we have you covered with our list of comparative recommendations!
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Intriguing YA Mysteries for Fans of Only Murders in the Building
Are you obsessed with Only Murders in the Building? Do you love a story full of red herrings, twists, and surprising endings? Read on to find out our favourite YA murder mysteries, guaranteed to draw you in and keep you…
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What to read based on your favourite song from 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
With the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), we couldn’t help but recommend the best books to read based on your favourite tracks!
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Q&A with Totally Deceased author, Sue H. Cunningham
We spoke to Sue H. Cunningham, the author behind Totally Deceased – the brand-new, hilarious, high-stakes YA murder mystery!
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Top survival-horror gaming books
With the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s film out in cinemas today, we’ve collated our top scariest books based on popular survival-horror video games that are perfect for gamers and lovers of all things scary.
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What’s new this October!
Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, exciting stories and lot’s of festive tales!
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How To Be a Thriller Writer, by Sarah Naughton
Sarah Naughton author of You Better Watch Out a dark, edge-of-your-seat thriller, shares her top tips on how to be a killer (thriller writer)!
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Q&A with Sarah Naughton
Sarah Naughton tells us about her new book, You Better Watch Out, a dark, edge-of-your-seat thriller, out 12th October.
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Read the opening chapter of You Better Watch Out
Dark, moreish and chilling – the countdown to Christmas is on and time is running out in the festive thriller from Sarah Naughton. Read the captivating first chapter of You Better Watch Out.
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New books this September!
Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, chilling tales and exciting stories!
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Red, White, & Royal Blue
Are you as obsessed with Red, White & Royal Blue as we are? These top picks are perfect for your next read!
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Books we are publishing this August!
Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Heartstopper
Are you a fan of Heartstopper? Here are some recommended reads perfect for those looking for their next favourite book!
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A Book for Every Barbie!
Can’t get enough of the new live-action Barbie movie? Jump into these fabulous Barbie-themed reads!
Explores stories of empowerment, adventure, and magic, all while celebrating the timeless charm of Barbie’s iconic…
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What do you think? Book reviews from students!
A selection of book reviews written by students at JESS Dubai School.
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New books this July!
Discover this month’s new books, spanning family favourites, heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!
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YA Books to Celebrate Pride Month
This year, Scholastic are celebrating Pride Month by sharing a diverse selection of books that embrace LGBTQIA+ voices and stories.
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Brand new books this June!
Discover this month’s new books, spanning epic fantasy, heartfelt adventures, laugh-out-loud picture books, and gripping thrillers.
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Writing right with author Annaliese Avery
Annaliese Avery shares her top writing tips and tells us the unique method she used to decide characters’ fates in The Immortal Games.
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Historical Reads for Fans of Bridgerton
If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, these fantastic historical fiction picks are guaranteed to be your next obsession!
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Bringing you the best new books this May!
Discover the best new books published this month including epic YA fantasy, heartfelt adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books.
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Sue Wallman on catfishing and the creation of Every Word a Lie
Every Word a Lie may be entertainment, but it’s also a cautionary tale…
Sue Wallman speaks about catfishing and the creation of her latest YA novel, Every Word a Lie.
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What to read based on your favourite Taylor Swift album
With clips from the Eras tour dominating everybody’s TikTok FYP at the moment, we couldn’t help but recommend the best books to read based on your favourite Taylor Swift albums! From the heartbreak and teenage angst of…
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A Book That Makes Me Feel Seen
Boy Like Me by Simon James Green starts with Jamie discovering his identity through the pages of a library book. We hear from a reader about a book that makes them feel seen.
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Brand new books this April!
Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, including twisty murder mysteries, epic adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books!
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Gina Blaxill on the creation of Love You to Death
What if you had an obsessed stalker? One who seeped into every aspect of your life, and squeezed your world smaller and smaller? And what if the way to get answers was to solve a murder?
Gina Blaxill writes about her…
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Brianna Bourne, author of The Half-Life of Love, on character building, bucket lists, writing tips and more 💕
To celebrate the release of The Half-Life of love, we chat with author Brianna Bourne. Find out about her character-building process, psychological dystopias, the concept of death days and more.
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Shadow and Bone
If you enjoyed Shadow and Bone, you’ll love these magical Teen and YA fantasy favourites.
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Post-Apocalyptic Lit for Fans of The Last of Us
Can’t wait for the next series of The Last of Us? Get stuck into these post-apocalyptic reads to satisfy your dystopian craving!
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Brand new books this March!
Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, from laugh-out-loud picture books to gripping YA fiction.
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Author Triona Campbell discusses eSports and her inspirations
Triona Campbell, author of A Game of Life or Death, shares why video games are important and the inspirations behind her unmissable new thriller.
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Curl Up with Cosy Crime
Curl up with our cosy crime recommendations – perfect for those cold winter nights!
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Meet Ann Liang, author of This Time It’s Real!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the release of This Time It’s Real with Ann Liang! We chat with Ann about writing, romance, fake dating and, of course, her brand-new novel.
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Q&A with Jumata Emill
Jumata Emill tells us about his new book, The Black Queen, a timely, edge-of-your-seat thriller, out February 2023.
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Wednesday
If you enjoyed Wednesday, you’ll love these dark and twisted Teen and YA favourites.
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Scholastic Introducing… JESSICA GOODMAN
Scholastic Introducing… Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us.
“Scholastic Introducing” is a series of interviews with authors set to publish their debut books for children or young people in 2021. In…
