VIVA BOOKS

Yoko's Diary by Paul Ham

$9.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

The diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the war Ages: 8-12 1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had seen their cities destroyed by US bombers. Food, fuel and materials were in short supply. Yet spirits remained high. In April 1945, Yoko Moriwaki starte d high school in Hiroshima, excited to be a prestigious 'Kenjo' girl, and full of duty towards her parents, school and country. But the country was falling apart and in four months time her city would become the target for the first atomic bomb ever used as a weapon. In her diary, Yoko provides an account of that time - when conditions were so poor that children as young as twelve were required to work in industry; when fierce battles raged in the Pacific and children like Yoko believed victory was near. With additions by Yoko's relatives and fellow students, and an introduction by award-winning author Paul Ham, Yoko's Diary not only shows us the hopes, beliefs and daily life of a young girl in wartime Japan, it is a touching account of the consequences of the first nuclear bombing of a city. ...Show more

Ariana: The Unauthorised Biography by Danny White

$14.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

A Work in Progress by Connor Franta

$24.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation-so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker. Exploring his past with insight and humour, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don't be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want. This full-colour collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey. ...Show more

Vlog on! by Scholastic

$12.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: From 10

Perfect for anyone who wants to know more about their favourite stars. Tapping into the incredibly successful vlogging trend, Vlog On! presents all the info on the most popular vloggers, videos, and more: categorized, rated and gathered into one awesome book. Featuring up-to-date news on Zoella, Alfie D eyes, Tanya Burr, Jim Chapman, Tyler Oakley, PewDiePie, Caspar Lee, Sprinkle of Glitter, plus many more, this colourful, family friendly book is the ultimate 'who's who' guide to vlogging which fans will just have to have. ...Show more

They Let Me Write a Book (Jamie's World) by Jamie Curry

$19.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18

"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Jamie, I'm 19-years-old. I make videos on the Internet, and enough people watched them that they let me write a book. I know. What is life?" Inside these pages is my life so far, and what I've learnt - or haven't learnt - along the way. Read about my cowboy hat years, the year I dug a big hole, and the time I pulled down my pants at a badminton game. I'll tell you my top travel tips (drink water), how to have fun at a school ball (don't go) and how to be an adult (eat an oyster). And I'll talk about YouTube, because I suppose that's what got us into this mess in the first place ... ...Show more

On Tour (Girl Online #2) by Zoe Sugg

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Series: Girl Online Ser. | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

"Penny's bags are packed. When Noah invites Penny on his European music tour, she can't wait to spend time with her rock-god-tastic boyfriend. But, between Noah's jam-packed schedule, less-than-welcoming bandmates and threatening messages from jealous fans, Penny wonders whether she's really cut out for life on tour. She can't help but miss her family, her best friend Elliot . . . and her blog, Girl Online. Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer? The bestselling second novel from Zoe Sugg, including first-look chapters from the third book, Girl Online- Going Solo" ...Show more

Almost Adulting: All You Need to Know to Get it Together (Sort of) by Arden Rose

$29.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

For fans of Grace Helbig and Alexa Chung comes a fresh, hilarious guide to growing up your way from social media influencer and lifestyle vlogger Arden Rose. In Almost Adulting-perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies-Arden tells you how to survive your future adu lthood. Topics include: * Making internet friends who are cool and not murderers* Flirting with someone in a way to make them think you are cool and not a murderer* Being in an actual relationship where you talk about your feelings in a healthy manner??? To the other person???????* Eating enough protein* Assembling a somewhat acceptable adult wardrobe when you have zero dollars* Going on adventures without starting to smell* How sex is supposed to feel, but, like, actually though By the end of the book-a mash-up of essays, lists, and artwork-you'll have learned not only how to dress yourself, how to travel alone, how to talk to strangers online, and how to date strangers (in PERSON!), but also how to pass as a real, functioning, appropriately socialized adult. ...Show more

Hope in a Ballet Shoe: Orphaned by War, Saved by Ballet: An Extraordinary True Story by Michaela DePrince

$15.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela is mistreated and she sees the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple and Michaela begins to take dance lessons. But life in the States isn't without difficulties. Unfortunately, tragedy can find its way to Michaela in America, too, and her past can feel like it's haunting her. The world of ballet is a racist one, and Michaela has to fight for a place amongst the ballet elite, hearing the words 'America's not ready for a black girl ballerina.' And yet...Today, Michaela DePrince is an international ballet star, dancing for The Dutch National Ballet at the age of nineteen. This is a heart-breaking, inspiring autobiography by a teenager who shows us that, beyond everything, there is always hope for a better future. ...Show more

Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton; Sheryl Berk (As told to); Rick Bundschuh

$19.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Now a major motion picture, Soul Surfer is the moving story of Bethany Hamilton's triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration to all who hear it. They say Bethany Hamilton has s altwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing--not even the loss of her arm--could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a teenage girl with God on her side, resolutely pushing aside her pain and panic while being rescued and brought back to shore. "When can I surf again?" was the first thing Bethany asked after her emergency surgery, leaving no doubt that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story--a tale of personal empowerment and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing, perhaps even less so, than the soul. ...Show more

Unmasked (Young Adult Edition) by Turia Pitt

$17.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

Whether via the numerous media reports, 60 Minutesspecials, Women's Weeklycover stories or her first book, Everything To Live For,we know about the why, how and what of that fateful day in September 2011. We know how she died four times on the operating table and her tortuous road to recovery. We've had a glimpse of the love of her fiance, Michael, that sustained her, and seen hints of the inner-strength that has made her one of the most admired women in the country. But until now, the true essence of this most remarkable Australian, plus the toll her accident has all taken on her and those around her, have remained a mystery. How and why does she push herself to ever greater physical and mental limits? What does she see when she looks in the mirror? How does her sudden celebrity (for the most unorthodox of reasons) sit with her? What lessons has she learned in the past five years? And how can each and every one of us take those lessons and apply them to our own lives? Since the first edition of Unmasked, in which Turia describes a never-ending series of impressive physical feats, including climbing the Great Wall of China, walking the Kokoda Track and competing in not one but two Ironman competitions, she and Michael have had a little boy, Hakavai. In this second edition, in three new chapters Turia also narrates her pregnancy and the joy of having a child. Unmaskedreveals the woman behind the headlines, and in so doing, uncover the grace, humour and inner-steel that gets Turia Pitt through every day - and which leaves the rest of us watching on in amazement. ...Show more

I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Teen Edition Film Tie-In) by Malala Yousafzai; Patricia McCormick

$17.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

A MEMOIR BY THE YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE As seen on Netflix with David Letterman"I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday." When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she became a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize. I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons. I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world. ...Show more

Ask Me Anything: Heartfelt Answers to 64 Anonymous Questions from Teenage Girls by Rebecca Sparrow

$14.99 AUD

Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

'How do you know if your friends really like you?' 'What does it feel like to be actually happy?''I'm ugly. How will I ever get a boyfriend?''How can I feel closer to my mum who died? Inside this book you'll find honest and deeply personal questions from teenage girls, just like you. Bestselling autho r Rebecca Sparrow's answers will make you laugh and cry and offer just the right measure of advice and comfort whenever or wherever you need it most. Every teenage girl needs Rebecca Sparrrow in her life. Robin Bailey, radio and television presenter Real, down-to-earth answers, delivered with empathy and heart. Caroline Overington, journalist and associate editor of The Australian Women's Weekly A 'How to Survive High School and Beyond' manual . . . written by your best friend. Frances Whiting, author and journalist  Not sure when to give your daughter this book? Rebecca Sparrow says: During my visits to high schools I started collecting anonymous questions from  teenage girls aged 13-15. The vast majority of questions were about friendship issues (SO MANY FRIENDSHIP QUESTIONS!) and so this book goes into much greater detail on how to handle friendship problems as they arise.  But it also covers boys, love, sex, drinking, self-harm, study pressure, dating, home life problems and more.  This book goes into much greater detail than Find Your Tribe.   It has quickly become my most popular book. It’s also VERY popular with teenage boys because it gives them an insight into teenage girls and how they see the world.  ...Show more