Meg Rosoff Books

It's summer and the Peachey family is in crisis - again. Thankfully marvellous McTavish is always one step ahead... A glorious sequel to the hilarious Good Dog McTavish.

A charming and witty take on a family going to the dogs and the dog who must save them, from the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winner. Filled to the brim with Meg's wry humour and beautiful prose, this is a story for the young and the young at heart.

McTavish is back! And this time he has his eyes on the pies as Pa Peachey tries to win the local town Bake Off ... what could go wrong? Another hilarious family adventure from award-winning author Meg Rosoff and star illustrator Grace Easton.

Daisy is sent from New York to England to spend a summer with cousins she has never met. It seems like the perfect summer. Falling in love is just the start of it but their lives are about to explode. War breaks out and lands on their doorstep. Daisy's life is changed forever - and the world is too.

An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here Jonathan Trefoil’s boss is unhinged, his relationship baffling and his apartment just the wrong side of legal. His girlfriend wants to marry someone just like him – only richer and more organised with a different sense of humour. On the plus side, his two flatmates are determined to fix his life – or possibly to destroy it altogether. It’s difficult to be certain as they only speak dog. Poor Jonathan. He doesn’t remember life being this confusing back in the good old days before everyone expected him to act like a person. But one thing he knows for sure: if he can make it in New York City, he can make it anywhere. Will he get out of advertising, meet the girl of his dreams and figure out the gender of his secret crush? Given how it’s going so far, probably not.

Mila embarks on a road trip across the USA with her father to find his best friend, but she uncovers a deeper truth: the search itself often reveals more than the destination. This poignant narrative explores the complexities of growing up, emphasizing that adults don’t always have the answers—it's about the questions you ask. Renowned author Meg Rosoff delivers an atmospheric tale that captures the essence of adolescence, blending humor, tragedy, and philosophical themes. Critics praise her ability to portray the struggles of youth with authenticity and depth. The novel highlights the subtle shifts in relationships and the realization that the stories we cling to may not suffice in the challenging adult world. Rosoff's characters are multi-dimensional and relatable, making this a beautifully crafted narrative about the ties that bind parents and children, love, and loss. With accolades for her previous works, Rosoff continues to enchant readers with her unique storytelling style. This latest offering promises to be a memorable exploration of life's complexities, resonating with anyone navigating the transition to adulthood.

In the 1960s, off the coast of East Anglia, a disgruntled boarding school student develops an obsessive friendship with a boy livingby himself at the edge of the sea.

Everyone talks about falling in love like it's the most miraculous, life-changing thing in the world. Something happens, they say, and you know ...That's what happened when I met Kit Godden.I looked into his eyes and I knew.Only everyone else knew too. Everyone else felt exactly the same way.This is the story of one family, one dreamy summer - the summer when everything changes. In a holiday house by the sea, our watchful narrator sees everything, including many things they shouldn't, as their brother and sisters, parents and older cousins fill hot days with wine and games and planning a wedding. Enter two brothers - irresistible, charming, languidly sexy Kit and surly, silent Hugo. Suddenly there's a serpent in this paradise - and the consequences will be devastating. From Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of the iconic novel How I Live Now, comes a lyrical and quintessential coming-of-age tale - a summer book that's as heady, timeless and irresistible as Bonjour Tristesse and The Greengage Summer.

'This summer's must read' - The Times 'An irresistible account of female friendship ... Nobody describes the strength, pain and comedy of being young as elegantly and eloquently as Meg Rosoff' - Amanda Craig 'A wonderful, captivating writer' - Daily Telegraph __________________ From the incomparable Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of How I Live Now and The Great Godden, comes an alluring coming-of-age tale about the summer that changes everything. New York City. June, 1982. When eighteen-year-old Beth arrives in Manhattan for a prestigious journalism internship, everything feels brand new - and not always in a good way. A cockroach-infested sublet and a disaffected roommate are the least of her worries, and she soon finds herself caught up with her fellow interns - preppy Oliver, ruthless Dan and ridiculously cool, beautiful, wild Edie. Soon, Beth and Edie are best friends - the sort of heady, all-consuming best-friendship that's impossible to resist. But with the mercury rising and deceit mounting up, betrayal lies just around the corner. Who needs enemies ... when you have friends like these? From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a gritty, intoxicating novel about a summer of unforgettable firsts: of independence, lies, love and the inevitable loss of innocence. Sharp and irresistible, it's perfect for fans of Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends and Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan.

What if Fate were out to get you? The day David Case saves his brother's life, his whole world changes. He must hide, become an entirely new person to escape Fate . . . if he can. This stunning, thought-provoking and darkly comic novel for teenage readers was one of the most eagerly awaited books of 2006 � now available in paperback.