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  • When We Became Humans: The Story of Our Evolution

    When We Became Humans

    Name: Donna Burkert
    06 August 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    When We Became Humans - Our Incredible Evolutionary Journey really is just that: an incredible journey through our development as humans today. This beautifully written non-fiction book breaks down the information into bite-sized chunks of interesting facts and explanations. Michael Bright weav...

  • Mr Dog and the Seal Deal (Mr Dog)

    Mr Dog and the Seal Deal

    Name: Sam Phillips
    05 August 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    If you are looking for a book for an animal loving young reader with an interest in looking after the environment, then look no further. Mr Dog and the Seal Deal is the second book in the series written by explorer and broadcaster, Ben Fogle. The Mr Dog series is all about a scruffy stray dog, wh...

  • Aliens Invaded My Talent Show!

    Aliens Invaded my Talent Show

    Name: Kelly Buxton
    02 August 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    This book is laugh out loud funny, my 11-year-old agrees and is currently speed reading it as I type. I would struggle to find anyone who would not enjoy this book. Full of powerful descriptions and similes - 'two red eyes that burned like embers from the fires of hell' - it would be a great tool...

  • Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day (Starfell, Book 1)

    Starfell: Willow Moss and the lost day

    Name: Linda brown
    02 August 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Witches, magic, dragons, a grumpy cat, oops sorry a Kolbold! Flying broomsticks, trolls and a map of a magical fantasy world, what more could a reader want? Nothing! This debut novel has got it all and will keep many readers from 8+ totally engaged in its plot with all its magical twists and turn...

  • Under Earth

    Name: Daniel Katz
    01 August 2019;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Storm is slowly growing into her role as the Weather Witch for her people - the island folk of Yanlin - when she is set a new challenge. Sent on a diplomatic mission to the vibrant and exciting trade centre of Bellum Island, Storm finds a land of lavish opulence, temptation and political machi...

  • I, Cosmo

    I, Cosmo

    Name: June Hughes
    01 August 2019;

    Genre: Animals

    This is the story of family breakdown from the point of view of the family dog. Cosmo, a golden retriever of some 13 years, has lived with Zora and David since the early days of their marriage and was there to welcome their children, Max and Emmaline, into the world.We meet the fam...

  • Ariki and the Island of Wonders

    Ariki and the Island of Wonder

    Name: Kelly Buxton
    31 July 2019;

    Genre: Environment & Nature

    Moana fans will be thrilled at this series of short reads by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Nicola Kinnear, from Walker Books. Suitable for younger, beginner readers who love adventure stories, with settings inspired by the Polynesian coastline. In the second book of the series Ariki, who belong...

  • Ariki and the Giant Shark

    Ariki and the Giant Shark

    Name: Kelly Buxton
    31 July 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Moana fans will be thrilled at this series of short reads by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Nicola Kinnear, from Walker Books. Suitable for younger, beginner readers who love adventure stories on settings When Ariki is washed up on the shores of Turtle Beach, adorning tattoos on the side of her b...

  • The Inner Child

    The Inner Child

    Name: Lizi Backhouse
    30 July 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    This book is more like a letter from the author to children. It explains how every adult has an inner child. The pictures are entertaining and there isn't a lot of text to this book, but there is a 'lesson' to be learned about enjoying being a child because it makes being an adult more fun. Th...

  • Warrior Monkeys and the Volcano Adventure

    Warrior Monkeys and the Volcano Adventure

    Name: June Hughes
    30 July 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Bekko and Suki are trainee Warrior Monkeys on a remote island. They and their classmates are being instructed in the martial arts by their dedicated teachers. Suki has much to learn about patience and responsibility while Bekko lacks belief in himself. Their life consists of drills and exercises...