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Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter
Name: Louisa Farrow
01 October 2024;Genre: Adventure
Joseph Coelho has a mighty talent for reworking traditional tales into something creepily original with a hint of humour that makes them irresistible to children (remember the wonderful 'Fairy Tales Gone Bad' series?). In Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter, Aladdin's world of genies, lamps a...
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The Secret of Golden Island
Name: Donna Ritchie
01 October 2024;Genre: Adventure
What a beautifully written story by Natasha Farrant! If you love Enid Blyton but wished her stories could be whisked into 2024, then look no further! The Secret of Golden Island is full of the kinds of action and adventure that are in Blyton's stories, but more comple...
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Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World
Name: Sofia Age 13
25 September 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
The book Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World is an exciting book about climbing the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. It covers the history of Everest expeditions, from early explorers to modern climbers. The looks of this book makes you feel like you're on the moun...
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Reggie Rabbit: The Ghost of Seagull Rock
Name: Jen Bevan
25 September 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Reggie Rabbit: The Ghost of Seagull Rock is the second book about Reggie Rabbit and his best friend Pipsquart. They have a new mystery to solve and another member of their group, Pipsquart's old friend Kai. Together the three friends do all they can to find out if The Ghost O...
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Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist
Name: Amanda Shipton
18 September 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
The Reggie Rabbit series is the perfect combination of narrative and graphic novel which will keep the young chapter book reader from beginning to end. The Great Carrot Heist has wonderful characters who you will fall in love with; be careful...
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Unicorn Academy: Under the Fairy Moon: The Second Book of the Netflix series
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
17 September 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Based on Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman's Unicorn Academy chapter books, Under the Fairy Moon is a companion book to the Netflix programmes of the same name, retelling the first episode of the second series. Sapphire Dorm remain central to the adventures however there appears t...
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Anne of Green Gables
Name: Jenny Caddick
16 September 2024;Genre: Family & Home
This edition of Anne of Green Gables is a beautifully illustrated re-telling of the wonderfully classic story of lively, impetuous and charming orphan Anne ( with an 'e' ) Shirley who, despite being a girl and not a boy as expected, is adopted by siblings Matthew and Marilla C...
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The River's A Singer: Selected Poems
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 September 2024;Genre: Poetry
'The river's a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes The notes of his song.' A lively, joyous collection of poems, The River's a Singer offers a wonderful range of works, celebrating nature, family, cultural heritage and identity. Many of...
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First Big Book of How: The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know HOW!
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 September 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Children are always bursting with natural curiosity about the world around them and this beautifully presented, chunky volume, First Big Book of How, is the perfect place for them to find the answers they are looking for! The book is divided into six clear sections: The...
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Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Amari and the Night Brothers)
Name: Jacqueline Harris
16 September 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Amari has been cast out of the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations and has lost her magic, stolen by Dylan. On the plus side, her brother Quinton is awake and once again back to being the superstar agent. Quinton is determined to keep Amari safe, but when she finds out that Dylan has a terri...
