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Amir and the Jinn Princess
Name: Hayley Summerfield
02 July 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Amir and the Jinn Princess by M. T. Khan is a beautiful, enchanting story that takes the reader into the secret realm of the jinn. Everything in Amir's life is planned out. He is the third child of a wealthy businessman in Pakistan. Although he has the best of everythin...
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The Voyage of Sam Singh
Name: Jenny Caddick
01 July 2024;Genre: Adventure
The Voyage of Sam Singh is the second stunning and enchanting tale from Gita Ralleigh's alternative colonial India. The first in the series, The Destiny of Minou Moonshine, is a vividly lush and adventurous tale of bravery a...
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I Am Rebel
Name: Beverley Somerset
30 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
Rebel is a good dog. He lives with his owner, 12-year-old Tom, on a sheep farm. Rebel thinks life is just perfect, however, Tom knows that it is not. The King is doubling the taxes, making it almost impossible for people to live. When Tom meets Rider, the leader of the Reds, he is drawn into a...
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Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings
Name: Jenny Caddick
26 June 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings is a beautifully presented and incredibly informative non-fiction book that delves into the history of the Vikings. These infamous, "bloodthirsty raiders" were so much more than fierce warriors on the hunt for loot and...
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The Houdini Inheritance
Name: Rachel Bolton
26 June 2024;Genre: Historical Fiction
I absolutely loved The Houdini Inheritance! What's not to like in a book that has magic, adventure, and trans-Atlantic travel? It's 1926 and Glory and her best friend Dennis are enthralled by the infamous escape artist, Harry Houdini. When his show comes to their hometo...
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Mayowa and the Sea of Words
Name: Beverley Somerset
25 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
When 10-year-old Mayowa Howard goes to stay with her Grandpa Edward for the summer, she discovers that he is a 'logosalter' - he can jump onto a book, harness the emotions contained within the words of the story, and channel them into the world. Mayowa has also inherited this skill, and, altho...
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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
Name: Jane Rew
21 June 2024;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
Racial prejudice, stereotyping, parental or societal expectations, disadvantage, 'disability' - all these have presented obstacles to success to women down the ages. But there have always been those who have risen to the challenge; whose courage and determination is truly inspiring. <st...
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Max Magic: The Incredible Holiday Hideout (Max Magic 3)
Name: Donna Burkert
17 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
Max continues his madcap magical adventures in Stephen Mulhern's third book in the Max Magic series, Max Magic: The Incredible Holiday Hideout. In this adventure, readers will return to the crazy world of Max as he learns to juggle his learnt magic skills with the special magi...
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Magicalia: Race of Wonders
Name: Emma Nelson
17 June 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Magicalia: Race of Wonders by Jennifer Bell is a spellbinding new novel that whisks readers into a vibrant world of magical creatures and epic adventures. The story follows young Bitsy, whose life is upended when her father is kidnapped by a giant, purple 'hamstoceros'. With t...
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British Museum: Going for Gold (an Ancient Greek Puzzle Mystery)
Name: Amanda Shipton
14 June 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Andy Seed has partnered again with the experts at the British Museum to create this wonderful book to immerse children in the wonders of the Olympics. Perfectly timed, with the Paris Olympics just around the corner this is certain to be a hit with children of all ages. Andy has included...
