Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues

Children of the Stone City

A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change.

Pax, Journey Home

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.

We Are Wolves

A heartbreaking, untold story of World War II from award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad, perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Michael Morpurgo, Goodnight Mr Tom and I am David.

An Emotion Of Great Delight

From bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and the National Book Award-nominated A Very Large Expanse of Sea, Tahereh Mafi, comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating dual-identity as a Muslim teenager in America, and reclaiming your right to joy.

I Am Not a Number

The powerful and heart-wrenching new novel from Lisa Heathfield, award-winning author of Seed and Paper Butterflies. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Louise O’Neill and Lisa Williamson.

Dogchild

THE BREATHTAKING NEW NOVEL FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR KEVIN BROOKS

Code Name Verity

A novel that will capture your heart and then shatter it into a thousand pieces.

“Code Name Verity wrecked me.” LEIGH BARDUGO

“Genuinely stunning.” MAUREEN JOHNSON

‘‘It has been a while since I was so captivated’’, THE GUARDIAN

‘‘Remarkable’’, DAILY MAIL

“Will soar into your heart”, LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON

“Had me gasping out loud” GAYLE FORMAN

The Hueys – It Wasn’t Me (The Hueys)

Meet the Hueys – a fabulously quirky group of characters from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.

The sequel to The Hueys – The New Jumper, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, 2012

Lord of the Nutcracker Men

A young boy gradually comes to understand the difference between his toy soldiers and the bloodshed of the First World War in this poignant story.

Warriors: The New Prophecy – TWILIGHT (Warriors: The New Prophecy, Book 5)

In the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons—but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The penultimate title in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.

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