The Light in the Invading Darkness by Daniel Big Plume

Alexandra has to save the world from encroaching darkness. She’s only fifteen. Daniel Big Plume tells her tale in this high stakes story.

Truth and Transformation (Taking Wonderland) by Martin Baynton

Revisit Wonderland where the curious elements of Carroll are given a twist all of their own by Baynton. Dark, fast-moving and entertaining!

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

A book about people and the injustices that are served and the battle to conquer them

Ruby by Jack Heape

A heart-warming story of friendship between a show dog called Ruby, her handler, Toby and a reclusive epileptic girl called Rachel

Super Human by Dan Pouliot

An action-packed YA novel from start to finish which is primarily a mystery thriller with elements of family and coming-of-age thrown in

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

A book which reveals itself gradually, uncoiling before us while being told through the eyes of our narrator, Cadence, but can we trust her?

The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

A great children’s book but more than that, a great story book, about Feo and her wolves, and fighting the enemy intent on her destruction

A Map of the Edge by David Isaak

A coming-of-age tale which is an intense read, following fifteen year old Rick as he navigates a teendom strewn with diversions and upsets

Just for You by Jennifer Ann Shore

Warm coming-of-age book about Violet, her friends, her family and their relationships, and first love