Books published by publisher Electric Monkey

New comedy drama from the acclaimed author of Me & Mr JDaisy knows a thing or two about love and romance. She’s surrounded by it – in fact, there’s no escape! Not only are her parents childhood sweethearts turned soulmates, they also run the very successful wedding agency 'Something Borrowed', helping couples to tie the knot in whatever frilly, quirky, tasteful, outrageous way they choose. So it's no surprise that Daisy has a pretty clear vision of how her life with boyfriend Matt is going to pan out.There’s one major flaw in this plan – Matt and Daisy have split up! Determined not to brood, Daisy sets out to re-invent her life and her dreams. And that’s when Toby enters the scene, who appears to be perfect, but is turning all the Rules upside down...An irresistable exploration of post break-up life featuring Rachel McIntyre's trademark wit and observation.

Happily ever after? Or never ever, Ever.Ever’s mom loved fairy tales, but at fifteen-years-old and weighing 302 lbs, Ever Davies is sure that “happily ever after” was never written for her. She lives under the constant scrutiny of everyone around her, and “Skinny” – the voice in her head – makes sure she never forgets how fat and ugly she is. That is, until Ever decides to take drastic action.With the help of her long-suffering friend Rat, Ever embarks on the risky, terrifying journey of gastric surgery. But while Ever’s body gradually changes on the outside, she soon finds that changing the person on the inside is much harder. And silencing Skinny is the hardest task of all.

An action-packed fantasy adventure series from the authors behind Sabriel, The Keys to the Kingdom and The Fixers.Jack and Jaide Shield are determined to discover more about what it means to be a troubletwister, but their special powers remain untamed! Even troubletwisters have to go to school, but the twins remain vigilant for any sign of the Evil returning to Portland. The ancient instruments in the antiques store all register traces of Evil activity, even though nothing tangible can be found. Could it be something to do with the legendary Monster of Portland, which has supposedly been spotted roaming the streets at night?In this gripping new series of fantasy stories, international best-sellers Garth Nix and Sean Williams combine to create a world that will have boys and girls aged 10+ absolutely gripped. Ideally suited to fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter. Can twin siblings Jack and Jaide protect the earth from marauding Evil? Find out in Troubletwisters 3: The Mystery.

One girl’s search to find her father, using the internet, some boys and quite a lot of hairspray from debut YA novelist Ellie Phillips.Sadie Nathanson spends her life trying to survive the excruciating embarrassment of simply existing. It’s hard enough being a bit of a shrinking violet within a loud and outspoken extended family, but the unexpected card from ‘Dad’ on her 15th birthday is the last straw. As ‘Dad’ was an Internet sperm-donor, it doesn’t take a genius to work out that this is a bad joke, probably set up by her ex-best-friend Shonna. But it starts Sadie wondering – just who was her father? Is he the cause of her worry crinkle and wonky bum? What would happen if she tracked him down? So she decides to do just that.With help from her nerd cousin Billy, his friend Nodding Tony and a regular dose of ‘Haironomics’ (Sadie’s own hairstyle-related philosophy system), they uncover a lot more than they bargain for . . .A story with wit, warmth and knicker-wetting embarrassment, Ellie Phillips is a vibrant new voice in teen fiction. Dad’s, Geeks and Blue Haired Freaks is one of the most original books for young adults you’ll ever read – perfect for girls moving on from Louise Rennison and Cathy Cassidy.

'You shot him. You totally just shot that guy back there. I think I'm gonna throw up.'Fasten your seatbelts for a rapid-fire joyride through the streets of New York. This is the most entertaining teen thriller you'll read this year. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Lee Child.When Gobi lands in Perry's life, she rips it apart like a bomb shell. One minute she's a frumpy, awkward exchange student . . . and the next, she's the ultimate femme fatale.Gobi is a trained assassin, out for revenge; she must hit five targets by daybreak. But what Perry wants to know is this: is Gobi going to kill him . . . or kiss him?Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Kick Ass, The Hunger Games, Quentin Tarantino and Lee Child - don't miss out on this! Watch out for the sequel, Pretty Lethal, available now.Previously published as Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick.Joe Schreiber is the New York Times bestselling author of adult novels Death Troopers, Chasing the Dead, and Eat the Dark. His other novels for young people include, the critically acclaimed Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick, Perry's Killer Playlist, and Lenny Cyrus, School Virus. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and children.

A first crush. An unexpected friendship. A dream come true.The perfect book for teens and fans of Cathy Cassidy, Sarah Dessen or Karen McCombieDear Dylan,Thanks SO much for your email and I’m sorry about my last one when I said I love you. I hope you don’t think I’m a weirdo mentalist?!!!It’s just that I was watching Oprah yesterday and she said we should all say we love each other a whole lot more. Not to everyone of course. There’s no way I’d tell my scummy step-dad that I love him because that would be lying. But the thing is, sometimes when I watch you on TV, I feel as if you’re talking just to me and it makes me feel less alone.I know you probably get loads and loads of fan mail but I wanted to ask you could we be e-mates?Yours hopefully, Georgie xxx

It’s a hot summer’s night in London and riots have broken out across the city. Young gang member Castro is in the back of a police car, being taken into custody. When an attack takes out the officers in the car, Castro and detective Judy Ray are left to battle their way to safety.Safety for Castro is the estate. For Judy, it's the police station. So why is Castro helping Judy? Does he know more about her past than she is willing to share? And in a city where rules no longer apply, where is the line between right and wrong?With all the action, excitement, twists and turns of an adventure story, BAD CASTRO has at its heart the relationship between Castro and Judy. It explores Castro’s world – the estate, the drug gangs, the violence and brutality. It makes no judgements. It simply asks the question: where is the line between right and wrong? How far would you stray from that line, in order to stay safe?