{"title":"Romance (Young Adult)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"incredible-rugby","title":"Incredible Rugby","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby. The book's content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments. Also in the series: Incredible Cricket Stories Incredible Football Stories Incredible Rugby Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.                Lu Andrade is an illustrator from Ecuador, currently based in the mountains of Quito. She has studied everything from cinematography to graphic design. After focusing on digital animation for four years, she turned her hand to illustration. Her clients include Rebel Girls, Tesalia and Maverick Books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770380353819,"sku":"9780008606121","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/incredible-rugby-9437222.jpg?v=1776413586"},{"product_id":"fox-and-the-ghost-king","title":"Fox and the Ghost King","description":"\u003cp\u003eA warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory... 'A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free. With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A heart-warming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian 'A charming adventure . . . Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life' Daily Mail 'This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history' Booktrust 'A charming and witty story' LoveReading4Kids Praise for Michael Morpurgo: \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching\" Guardian \"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects\" Daily Telegraph \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo\" Daily Express \"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative\" Elizabeth Reilly, British Council \"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers\" Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775749095707,"sku":"9780008638634","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/fox-and-the-ghost-king-4077625.jpg?v=1776413348"},{"product_id":"seeing-red","title":"Seeing Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eBattling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Football used to be a way for Amelia to escape when her parents were arguing, but now that her dad has moved out and her mum is struggling to cope, it's just another source of stress. Amelia is late for practice while trying to help her mum and finds it hard to concentrate during important matches. Her coach and team-mates are all worried, but it's difficult to help when Amelia lashes out in anger. Can Amelia find a way to get the support she needs before her temper pushes everyone away? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Battling problems at home, young footballer Amelia risks her place in the squad when she lashes out at her team-mates in this warm-hearted and insightful sports tale, the third in the much-loved Lightmoor Lionesses series ... promotes messages about kindness, empathy and teamwork, and includes helpful tips for managing anger. Luna Valentine's heartfelt illustrations add extra emotive power and the story will certainly score a winning goal with football fans and any youngsters facing their own challenges both at home and on the sports field.\" - Wigan Today \"This is the third book in Eve Ainsworth's Lightmoor Lionesses series and once again demonstrates the author's ability to weave issues of social and personal concern into the very fabric of engaging and pacy stories of young girls with football as their passion.\" - The Letterpress Project \"A glimpse into how drastically a young person's life can change due to family circumstances. And a reminder to everyone that when someone you know starts to act or behave differently, reach out to them, show them you care and be a listening ear. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, but it's easier when there's support available rather than judgment.\" - Library Looter, blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEve Ainsworth is a working-class, award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated children's author who has written for both middle-grade and teen readers. Eve also has a background working for primary and secondary schools in pastoral and child-protection roles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775803293979,"sku":"9780008705800","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/seeing-red-2420490.jpg?v=1776412871"},{"product_id":"national-velvet","title":"National Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most famous and loved racing story of all time. National Velvet is a classic tale of dreams, ambition and one girl's belief in a horse. Velvet'll sit on a horse like a shadow and breathe her soul into it ... I never seen such a creature on a horse. Fourteen year old Velvet is mad about horses. When she wins a piebald horse in a raffle, she knows he's something special. His heart is as big as the five-foot fences he jumps, and he'll do anything for Velvet. Soon, she and her friend Mi have their sights set on the biggest race in England. But can a girl win the Grand National? Perfect for horse and ponly lovers from nine to ninety nine years old. The book that inspired the classic film starring Elizabeth Taylor, National Velvet is a true classic of print and screen. Alongside Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka it is one of the great horse books for children. 'My childhood dreams were based on this book - it was the only place I'd ever seen them come true' Clare Balding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'My childhood dreams were based on this book - it was the only place I'd ever seen them come true' - Clare Balding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnid Bagnold was born in 1889 and was mostly brought up in Jamaica. She was a nurse and a driver in France during the First World War. Enid Bagnold wrote poems, novels and plays, the most famous of which is The Chalk Garden. 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But, in an attempt to prove she's moved on, she turns to the most unlikely person-her ex's biggest rival, the notorious captain of the Ransom Devils. Reed Darling is gorgeous, mysterious and intimidating, both on and off the ice. Wild rumors constantly circulate about him, and the only thing people love to talk about more than his hockey skills are his exploits as a ruthless heartbreaker and bad boy. Who better to serve as Violet's fake boyfriend until her ex gets the message, right? But despite the intense rivalry between their two schools and Reed's infamous reputation, Violet soon starts to wonder if there's more to him than the gossip suggests. And while she tries her best to control their 'relationship' with a list of strict guidelines, Reed has other ideas. He's set his sights on winning her over and is determined to show Violet he's not the guy everyone thinks he is. She should have known better than to make a deal with a devil because this one is going to break all her rules. Rival Darling is a YA hockey rom-com with a HEA and no cliffhanger and the first in the Darling Devils series. Readers are LOVING Rival Darling! 'You don't get how many times I had to stop just so I could contain my giggling. This book is a must!' 'I fell in love with this book right away. The plot twists. The characters. The love story. Everything. A truly great book if you love romance!' 'Read this in one day. So cute and wholesome!!! Loved the couple, and all the side characters. Can't wait for the next book!!!' 'I absolutely loved this book so much. I loved the characters and the surprising ending had me laughing and crying. Can't wait for Grumpy Darling.' 'Throughout this whole book I was a grinning mess and even cackled out loud. I LOVED the humour and banter between Violet and Reed and cant wait to read the next book!' 'Rival Darling is the first book I've read from Alexandra Moody, andshe knocked it out of the park. This sweet romance is the kind you sacrifice sleep to keep reading with the classic reasoning \"just one more page.'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't get how many times I had to stop just so I could contain my giggling. This book is a must! I fell in love with this book right away. The plot twists. The characters. The love story. Everything. A truly great book if you love romance! Read this in one day. So cute and wholesome!!! Loved the couple, and all the side characters. Can't wait for the next book!!! 'I absolutely loved this book so much. I loved the characters and the surprising ending had me laughing and crying. Can't wait for Grumpy Darling.' 'Throughout this whole book I was a grinning mess and even cackled out loud. I LOVED the humour and banter between Violet and Reed and cant wait to read the next book!' 'Rival Darling is the first book I've read from Alexandra Moody, andshe knocked it out of the park. This sweet romance is the kind you sacrifice sleep to keep reading with the classic reasoning \"just one more page.'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Moody is an Australian author who writes romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide with her husband, their three kids and naughty dog. When she's not busy writing, you'll find her reading or spending time with her family.                Follow Alexandra on Instagram or TikTok: @amoodyauthor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775855788315,"sku":"9780008762247","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/rival-darling-2606823.jpg?v=1776412390"},{"product_id":"grumpy-darling","title":"Grumpy Darling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe deeply romantic sequel to the bestselling Rival Darling - perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Powerless. 🏒 Grumpy x Sunshine Slow burn romance Secretly-in-love best friend Touch her and die Dating coach HEA 🏒 SHE'S NEVER BEEN KISSED. HE'S NEVER FELT THIS WAY ABOUT ANYONE. Paige has ticked off everything on her senior year bucket list except one tiny thing - she's never kissed anyone. And her best friend, Grayson Darling, is to blame. Grayson is the school hockey team's notorious enforcer, and he's been scaring away any eligible bachelors that so much as look in Paige's direction. With time running out, she demands that Grayson stop defending her honour. Instead, he'll become her dating coach, training her to win the guy of her dreams. But Grayson has plans of his own. He's been in love with Paige since they were kids, and his clock is running, too. Coaching Paige might be his last chance to show her how good they'd be together. After all, practice makes perfect. Alexandra Moody's BookTok sensation continues with Darling Devils #2: Grumpy Darling - perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, clean and wholesome low spice romance, and slow-burn fire on the ice! 🏒 Readers are DESPERATE for Grumpy Darling after reading Book 1 in the series, Rival Darling! Praise for Rival Darling: 💖💖💖💖💖 'You don't get how many times I had to stop just so I could contain my giggling. This book is a must!' 💖💖💖💖💖 'I fell in love with this book right away. The plot twists. The characters. The love story. Everything. A truly great book if you love romance!' 💖💖💖💖💖 'Read this in one day. So cute and wholesome!!! Loved the couple, and all the side characters. Can't wait for the next book!!!' 💖💖💖💖💖 'I absolutely loved this book so much. I loved the characters and the surprising ending had me laughing and crying. Can't wait for Grumpy Darling.' 💖💖💖💖💖 'Throughout this whole book I was a grinning mess and even cackled out loud. I LOVED the humour and banter between Violet and Reed and cant wait to read the next book!' 💖💖💖💖💖 'Rival Darling is the first book I've read from Alexandra Moody, andshe knocked it out of the park. This sweet romance is the kind you sacrifice sleep to keep reading with the classic reasoning \"just one more page.\" '.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Rival Darling: You don't get how many times I had to stop just so I could contain my giggling. This book is a must! I fell in love with this book right away. The plot twists. The characters. The love story. Everything. A truly great book if you love romance! Read this in one day. So cute and wholesome!!! Loved the couple, and all the side characters. Can't wait for the next book!!! I absolutely loved this book so much. I loved the characters and the surprising ending had me laughing and crying. Can't wait for Grumpy Darling. Throughout this whole book I was a grinning mess and even cackled out loud. I LOVED the humour and banter between Violet and Reed and cant wait to read the next book! Rival Darling is the first book I've read from Alexandra Moody, andshe knocked it out of the park. This sweet romance is the kind you sacrifice sleep to keep reading with the classic reasoning \"just one more page.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Moody is an Australian author who writes romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide with her husband, their three kids and naughty dog. When she's not busy writing, you'll find her reading or spending time with her family.                Follow Alexandra on Instagram or TikTok: @amoodyauthor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775856345371,"sku":"9780008762261","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/grumpy-darling-5986914.jpg?v=1776412391"},{"product_id":"jack-in-goal","title":"Jack in Goal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's Jack's first day at Glendale School. He's a star goalie, so why isn't he happy when he's asked to join the team? Themes of family and friendship are explored in this exciting tale of school football. Text type - A story with a familiar setting. The storyboard on pp 22-23 offers children the opportunity to recap and retell the story in their own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've worked as a full time illustrator for over 25 years now, time really flies when you love what you're doing... I work in both traditional and digital mediums, fiction, nonfiction, educational, greeting cards and cartoons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926520660251,"sku":"9780008338961","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/jack-in-goal-2763371.jpg?v=1776411013"},{"product_id":"good-kind-of-trouble","title":"Good Kind of Trouble","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom debut author Lisa Moore Ramee comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what's right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and the novels of Renee Watson and Jason Reynolds. Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she'd also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.) But in junior high, it's like all the rules have changed. Now she's suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she's not black enough. Wait, what? Shay's sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that's trouble, for real. \"Tensions are high over the trial of a police officer who shot an unarmed Black man. When the officer is set free, and Shay goes with her family to a silent protest, she starts to see that some trouble is worth making.\" (Publishers Weekly, \"An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Shayla's narration is both sympathetic and acutely realistic. This is a sensitive exploration of contemporary racism and inequity for a readership not ready for Thomas' The Hate U Give.\" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books \"Full of heart and truth, A Good Kind of Trouble has all of the making to be this generation's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Much like Cassie Logan, Shayla's experiences, pitfalls, and triumphs will inspire young people for years to come. It is a well-written page turner with a voice that stays with you long after you put the book down.\" - Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give \"Gripping from the opening line, A Good Kind of Trouble is a tender, insightful, and unique look at what it means to stand up for what you believe in and be brave. Shay is the type of heroine who inspires us all to take a stand.\" - Jay Coles, author of Tyler Johnson Was Here \"Ramee effectively portrays the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and the difficulty of navigating complex social situations while conveying universal middle school questions about friendship, first crushes, and identity. Shay's journey is an authentic and engaging political and personal awakening.\" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Shayla navigates the world of middle school and the troubled world beyond with wit and endless heart. A timely, funny, and unforgettable debut about friendship, facing your fears, and standing up for what's right.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"Shay's voice is so genuine-she practically walks off the page. This is an important book, and an incredible debut.\" - Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe \"Reminiscent in writing style to works by Lauren Myracle and Jason Reynolds, this novel [shows] Shayla's typical middle school problems, then switches to the very specific problems she faces as a young black girl in America...[For] middle grade readers who aren't yet ready for Thomas's The Hate U Give.\" - School Library Journal (starred review).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa Moore Ramee was born and raised in Los Angeles and now lives in Northern California with her husband, daughter, obnoxious cat, and rambunctious (but sweet) dog. She's a devout believer in dreams coming true and is the author of A Good Kind of Trouble, a Walter Dean Myers Honor Book, The Everybody Experiment, Something to Say, and MapMaker. You can visit her online at lisamooreramee.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926613262619,"sku":"9780062836694","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/good-kind-of-trouble-7344031.jpg?v=1776410953"},{"product_id":"box-in-the-woods","title":"Box in the Woods","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, now available in paperback. Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she's back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer. But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls-the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case. Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders. But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive. * Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for TRULY DEVIOUS: \"Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.\" - Bustle \"Sardonic sleuth Stevie Bell returns in this engaging stand-alone sleepaway camp thriller, a follow-up to Johnson's Truly Devious trilogy. Johnson's kinetic descriptions join towering cliffhangers as chapters switch between 1978 and the present day, and Stevie's search turns deadly. Johnson includes a winning crew of returning characters . . . the friend group sustains entertaining rapport as Stevie navigates personal and public histories.\" - Publishers Weekly \"It's always a pleasure to watch smart, resourceful Stevie piece together a puzzle. Mystery fans will relish this standalone novel in the 'Truly Devious' universe.\" - School Library Journal \"Johnson gleefully takes a stab at the slasher movie trope by sending her teen detective on a cold case at a summer camp. This satisfying standalone mystery will delight fans of teen horror flicks and true-crime documentaries, as well as those who prefer their mysteries wrapped up after one volume. Here's hoping this highly entertaining volume isn't the last we hear from Stevie Bell.\" - Horn Book Magazine \"The Box in the Woods is a gripping and complex mystery bolstered by its commentary on the popular fascination with true crime-and its empathetic reminder to consider the perspectives of those whom such crimes leave behind.\" - BookPage \"The Box in the Woods is an excellent, cleverly braided, no punches pulled story leavened with humor. It's worth reading for the great rapport between the fully-fleshed characters of Stevie, queer black crafts-mad Janelle, and the sardonic uber-nerd Nate alone. A great summer read!\" - AuthorLink \"The Box in the Woods is an utterly addictive read that adds a wonderful new dimension to the world of Truly Devious and yet another fiendish twist in Stevie's story.\" - The Nerd Daily \"This will be essential reading for the many fans of the first two books. This trilogy ender is fun, satisfying, and a genuine treat for teens and adult mystery fans.\" - School Library Journal \"Readers will be eager to know the novel's conclusion but will never want the book to end. Replete with intrigue, thoughtfulness, and depth, The Hand on the Wall is a mystery of the moment and for the ages.\" - San Francisco Book Review \"This inclusive, inventive, and vastly entertaining series has been a boon to YA literature. As a layered, complex character who solves crime while also battling anxiety, Stevie Bell reads like the redoubtable love child of Jessica Fletcher and Adrian Monk. There will hopefully be more Stevie Bell mysteries to come.\" - Horn Book Magazine \"Johnson's hallmark charming humor and lovable characters provide a robust foundation for another cracking mystery, this time ingeniously working with summer camp and locked room mystery tropes. Stevie's relationship with her lifelong anxiety is particularly well portrayed. A fantastic stand-alone mystery companion revisits a much-loved sleuth.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"While fans of Johnson's Truly Devious trilogy (and there are many) will undoubtedly be eager for this spinoff, Stevie's summertime exploit both stands alone and adds compelling layers to the established characters-an impressive feat. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Johnson builds on the success of her NYT-bestselling Truly Devious series with this standalone spinoff that blends mystery and horror conventions in a summer-camp setting-perfectly timed for summertime campfires.\" - Booklist (starred review) \"If the beginning of the storyline reads like a Scooby Doo script it's done in honest homage, and is just as much fun, if admittedly darker and more complex than anything Shaggy and team would have tackled. That there's also a deep emotional current running through the book as Bell's finely developed sense of empathy for the friends of the dead is revealed sets the story apart. A challenging and satisfying mystery, this is one you'll be shaking the sand out of come September.\" - Mountain Times \"Take it from the world's most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is a middle part so enjoyable you won't even want to skip to the end.\" - Entertainment Weekly \"In this second installment of her marvelous Truly Devious series, Maureen Johnson offers thrilling suspense, sly wit, a memorable cast of characters and more pieces of her deliciously intricate puzzle.\" - Buffalo News \"Waiting for the next installment of Maureen Johnson's Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes-classic mystery homage series was torture, but The Vanishing Stair is oh so worth it.\" - Bustle Praise for THE HAND ON THE WALL: \"The final, riveting chapter of the Truly Devious murder series. Throughout this intricately woven, fast-paced whodunit, Johnson demonstrates how proximity to wealth and power can mold and bend one's behavior, whether with good or-here largely-devious intent. The brainy secondary characters' quirky talents and interests complement Stevie's sleuthing skills; . . . they include diversity in socioeconomic background, mental health challenges, physical disability, and sexual orientation. A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen sleuth.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"In this hotly anticipated trilogy finale, Johnson pulls out all the stops, filling the thrillingly nimble narrative with classic mystery conventions. A striking foray into an examination of what mysteries can ever truly be solved, and a satisfying send-off for a series that will be missed.\" - Booklist \"Maureen Johnson brings her delectable 'Truly Devious' murder mystery trilogy to a thrilling conclusion, neatly tying together her dueling narrative threads, one set in 1936 and the other in the present day, with an action-packed finale during a blizzard at Ellingham Academy in the mountains of Vermont.\" - Buffalo News \"Jumping between past and present, Johnson's novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects\/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. As in her Shades of London books, Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.\" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was something special? There's that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell. Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, page-turning brilliance and a young sleuth just as captivating as Hercule Poirot.\" - USA Today (four stars) \"A suspenseful, attention-grabbing mystery with no clear solution. The versatile Johnson is no stranger to suspense, and this twisty thriller will leave plenty of readers anxious for more.\" - Booklist \"The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.\" - New York Times Book Review Praise for THE VANISHING STAIR: \"In this second . . . installment, Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there's one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it'll be to die for.\" - Booklist \"Ramps up the intrigue. Throughout this volume, Johnson's compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst soars as Johnson delightfully conjures up more nefarious deeds from the mountain mist.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen Johnson is the bestselling author of several novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the Truly Devious series, the Suite Scarlett series, and the Shades of London series. She has also written collaborative works such as Let It Snow with John Green and Lauren Myracle and the Bane Chronicles with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan. 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Praise for GAMERVILLE: An Indigo Staff Pick A Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Best Book of 2024 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2024 A 2024 Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner Praise for SWIM TEAM: Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor National Book Award Longlist Kirkus Best Book of the Year Eisner Award Best Publication for Kids Nominee Harvey Award Best Children's or Young Adult Book Nominee \"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!\" -Jerry Craft, author of the Newbery Award-winning New Kid \"A revelation! You'll root for Swim Team-the water is just right.\" -John Jennings, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator \"Swim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist.\" -Kazu Kibuishi, author of the Amulet series \"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!\" -Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The characters are so loveable and it was a treat to watch them learn and grow. I wish I could spend the summer at Camp Reset!\" - Kayla Miller, bestselling author of the Click series \"Christmas (Swim Team) explores common middle school issues such as bullying, friendship fallout, and expanding one's perspective in this ambitious, fast-paced graphic novel. Video game aesthetics paired with brightly colored illustrations craft two distinct and complementary settings: one teeming with digital adventure and the other filled with wilderness whimsy.\" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Christmas tackles interesting, relevant, and unusual themes and presents thoughtful, emotional outcomes.\" - Booklist \"This vibrant, colorful graphic novel shows that change engenders growth and improvement, and that strategies and skills are transferable between very different settings. Christmas' work commendably demonstrates respect for both video game culture and unplugged living, showing the positives and negatives of each while offering valuable representations of Black kids enjoying nature and gaming.\" - Kirkus Reviews \"The success and relatability of Christmas's Swim Team will draw middle grade readers to this charming graphic novel of video games, camp, making friends, and finding balance.\" - School Library Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnnie Christmas is a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed middle grade graphic novel Swim Team, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book for Illustration, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022, and received a Jane Addams Book Award Honor. He calls Vancouver, British Columbia, his home.    You can visit him online at johnniechristmas.com.     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