Modern & Contemporary
Explore the stories shaping today’s world. Our Modern & Contemporary collection features fresh, thought-provoking fiction from the late 20th century to now — capturing the complexities of modern life, identity, and connection. With bold voices, diverse perspectives, and emotionally resonant narratives, these books reflect the here and now in all its beauty, chaos, and change.
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Oliver Twist
CampfireA classic tale of a young orphan boy's journey through the harsh realities of 19th-century London.
The House in Norham Gardens
Penguin Random House Children's UKClare Mayfield lives in a large Victorian house in Oxford with her two aunts and two lodgers. The house is cluttered with old furniture and memorab...
View full detailsWatership Down
Penguin Books LtdSandleford Warren is in danger. Hazel's brother Fiver senses a looming threat, but the other rabbits ignore him. Concerned for their safety, Hazel ...
View full detailsGenius Ideas (mostly)
ScholasticA hilarious story about Tom Gates and his family dealing with surprising changes and unexpected fitness regimes.
The Star Outside My Window
Hachette Children's GroupAfter her mother goes missing, 10-year-old Aniyah is placed in foster care. Despite her situation, she believes her mother will return because thos...
View full detailsThe Explorer
Bloomsbury Publishing PLCFred dreams of being an explorer, but when his plane crashes in the Amazon jungle, he must face reality. Along with three other children, he finds ...
View full detailsThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Hardback)
HarperCollins PublishersLucy discovers a magical world called Narnia while exploring a wardrobe. In this land, she meets various creatures including fauns and talking anim...
View full detailsThe Chronicles of Narnia
HarperCollins PublishersThe Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven stories set in a magical land accessible through a wardrobe. It follows the adventures of children wh...
View full detailsWhen we were Warriors
Faber & FaberSet during World War Two, this novel follows children facing the chaos of war. When a body washes up on the beach, their lives are turned upside do...
View full detailsThe Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Simon & Schuster LtdTwelve-year-old Zed is fascinated by Demons that fall from the sky. His father is a Hunter, dedicated to eliminating these creatures, and Zed aspir...
View full detailsLittle Women
HarperCollins PublishersThis retelling of a classic story follows the lives of the March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Set during the American Civil War, the novel expl...
View full detailsThe Weather Well
HarperCollins PublishersGrace Griffin and her fellow warden Tom Eely are dealing with a heatwave in Moreland when they receive a call for help via the Griffin map. They te...
View full detailsFlappy Investigates
Simon & Schuster LtdFlappy Scott-Booth is back in Badley Compton, ready to investigate the arrival of a young couple from London. As she tries to teach them the ways o...
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The Indigo PressMarianne is eight when her mother goes missing, leaving her with a grieving father and baby brother in a neglected home. As she clings to memories ...
View full detailsAnne of Green Gables
Wordsworth Editions LtdAnne Shirley is an imaginative eleven-year-old orphan who unexpectedly arrives at the home of siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had intend...
View full detailsAnne of Green Gables The Complete Collection 8 Books Set - Ages 9-14
Classic EditionsFollow the adventures of Anne in the complete collection as she grows up, makes friends, and navigates life's challenges in 8 heartwarming books.
Anne of Green Gables: The Complete Collection
Sweet Cherry PublishingThis collection follows the life of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan, as she grows up in the idyllic community of Avonlea. The seri...
View full detailsThe Wizard of Oz Collection
Sweet Cherry PublishingThis collection includes all 15 books from the classic Oz series. Follow Dorothy as she travels from Kansas to the enchanting Land of Oz, meeting m...
View full detailsDragon Mountain
Simon & Schuster LtdWhen 12-year-old Billy Chan is sent to a summer camp in rural China, he is unsure of what to expect. At the camp, he meets fellow campers Dylan, Ch...
View full detailsOctober, October
Bloomsbury Publishing PLCOctober lives in the woods with her father, where they feel at home among nature. Their lives are disrupted when October rescues a baby owl and her...
View full detailsGoodnight Mister Tom
Penguin Random House Children's UKIn Britain during World War Two, eight-year-old Willie Beech is evacuated from London to the countryside for safety. He arrives at the home of Tom ...
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Hachette Children's GroupMichael's life takes a turn when he moves to a new house and his baby sister falls ill. Feeling isolated, he discovers a mysterious creature in the...
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