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Gargantis
Name: Jacqueline Harris
07 May 2020;Genre: Adventure
This is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Malamander, last year's debut children's book by Thomas Taylor. Like Malamander, Gargantis is set in Eerie-on Sea and features Herbie Lemon, the Lost and Founder of the Nautilus Hotel, as well as Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parm...
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The Big Book of Football by Mundial
Name: Kyle Matravers
05 May 2020;Genre: Non Fiction
In The Big Book of Football, Mundial have compiled a book that truly allows you to dive into football. This expertly written text introduces readers to every aspect of the beautiful game, from the basic rules to unknown facts and everything possible in between.Mund...
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Animal Olympics
Name: Rhiannon Cook
05 May 2020;Genre: Animals
A fun introduction to some of the most accomplished animals all over the world! Animal Olympics is a colourful, non-fiction read for children aged 5+ who are fascinated by the animal kingdom and incredible facts. There are 12 events in which creatures great and small are illus...
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Johnny Ball - Accidental Football Genius
Name: Andrew Mullen
03 May 2020;Genre: Funny Stories
What a great start to a hopefully very successful series. Johnny loves football and so do the rest of his family! His mum and dad both used to play for the local football team and his older brother was a legend at school. Unfortunately, Johnny is not a great player but he has a wonderful footb...
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The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
Name: Samantha Phillips
30 April 2020;Genre: Funny Stories
The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, the first children's fiction book written by teacher Jenny Pearson, is a fabulous story of family and friendship.The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates is a truly heart warming and hilarious story of three boys...
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Name: Jennifer Caddick
30 April 2020;Genre: Historical Fiction
The Vanishing Trick is a truly gripping , thrilling and atmospheric story of dark ,gothic Victorian magic. The sinister, villainous Madame Pinchbeck is a disturbing and dangerous creation who lures children with a mask of kindness and then traps them within Cabinets of their o...
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A Climate in Chaos
Name: Lucy Newton
22 April 2020;Genre: Environment & Nature
A Climate in Chaos tackles the difficult subject of climate change. Such a huge and complex topic is difficult for many adults to understand so trying to explain it to children can be hard. Instead of giving reams of tricky facts to understand, this book breaks down the import...
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The House of Hidden Wonders
Name: Nicola Cleveland
20 April 2020;Genre: Historical Fiction
When a ghost and an illness threaten the tiny corner of the underground space they call home, Zinnie and her sisters must find a way to stay together, while being hunted by the police. As Zinnie agrees to undertake a special job, she quickly finds herself caught in a murderous web of lies. Can...
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Real-life Disasters: Investigate what really happened
Name: Bryony Davies
19 April 2020;Genre: Non Fiction
Real-Life Disasters: Investigate what really happened is an interesting book covering a range of real disasters throughout history. These range from volcanic eruptions to icebergs.Each disaster has two double page spreads. The first of these covers the story of the...
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Every Child a Song
Name: Nikki Stiles
19 April 2020;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
A beautiful and cleverly written story by Nicola Davies to celebrate the 30th birthday of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Every Child a Song begins with a foreword from Davies about the United Nations; what it is and the work that it does. This in itself...
