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KL Walther's Ferris Bueller-inspired novel, While We're Young

KL Walther's Ferris Bueller-inspired novel, While We're Young

Find out how the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off helped inspire KL Walther's YA novel, While We're Young, about a group of teenager More...

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Mondays really are murder...

Mondays really are murder...

17-year-old Kay left her sleepy hometown after the devastating death of her friend, Ivy. But when Kay is forced to come back, she receive More...

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Film Production

Film Production

What is a film producer? Sophie tells us what the day-to-day job of a film producer involves, what she loves most More...

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Featured Authors

  • KL Walther's Ferris Bueller-inspired novel, While We're Young

    KL Walther's Ferris Bueller-inspired novel, While We're Young: Find out how the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off helped inspire KL Walther's YA novel, While We're Young, about a group of teenager

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Your Reviews

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    Clare

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    Clair

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    Sam

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    Stephen

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A life-changing friendship in Pieces of Us

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Jonathan Stroud's final Scarlett & Browne adventure!

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