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The Wind in The Willows
Name: Lizi Backhouse
30 August 2022;Genre: Animals
It's a story you may well be familiar with; Mole moves in with Water rat and they have many escapades on the river and in the Wild Wood before having to stage an intervention for their friend, Toad, who has a rather big obsession with Motor cars that gets him into rather a lot of trouble. This...
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The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown
Name: Linda Canning
30 August 2022;Genre: Historical Fiction
The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown is a coming-of-age tale, following the life of the protagonist, Charity Brown. Charity's family belongs to a strict religious sect and the story follows the young girl as she struggles to find her place in the world. I am a big fan...
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The Lucky Bottle
Name: Donna Burkert
30 August 2022;Genre: Adventure
When Jack finds himself washed up on a seemingly deserted island, he fears that all is lost. Discovering a skull on the beach doesn't help and then to be loomed over by an oversized reptilian monster, he thinks his days are numbered. And then he meets a man, a man who has been surviving on thi...
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Witchlings
Name: Donna Ritchie
30 August 2022;Genre: Fantasy
Fans of any book which has students learning magic will find Witchlings extremely enjoyable. When witches reach a certain age they are put into a coven at a ritual lead by the Gran. Each witchling has an amulet that glows the colour of the House which they are put in. The Hous...
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Luma and the Hiccupping Dragon
Name: Lucy Newton
30 August 2022;Genre: Magical Realism
Another brilliant story about Luma! Luma and the Hiccupping Dragon includes two short stories, the first being about Luma and her hiccupping dragon. One night whilst staying over at Nani's, Luma discovers her pet Timir (who is sometimes a dog and sometimes a dragon depending o...
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Last Gamer Standing
Name: Donna Ritchie
24 August 2022;Genre: Science Fiction
Now I'm far from being a gamer, however, gamers - what a book for you (especially the ever increasing number of girls who are gamers). Set in 2067, the main character, Reyna, finds gaming hard going - not down to the actual game but because of the racism and sexism! I never knew that this occu...
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Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame
Name: Linda Canning
16 August 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
If I were to write down a list of my class's favourite things to find in a book, the latest installment in the Loki series would hit them all. Utterly madcap? Check. Hilariously funny? Check. Completely random? Check. Filled with glorious illustrations? Check The list could go on! Louie...
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Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain
Name: Rhiannon Cook
15 August 2022;Genre: Personal Growth
Written as ten chapters, plus an overview, Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain introduces the reader to this complex organ and then lays out ten pieces of advice on making the most of it. This includes facts about the brain, ways to improve your mood and mental stamina, and an...
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The Secret School Invasion
Name: Jenny Caddick
15 August 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
I was thrilled to be sent another delightful school adventure featuring Izzy, Jodie, Zach and Maisie as I am a big fan of this quirky quartet. I love the dramatic escapades and heroics that always occur when they find themselves faced with yet another, quite outlandish yet utterly believable,...
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The Accidental Stowaway
Name: Kelly Buxton
13 August 2022;Genre: Mystery & Detective
The Accidental Stowaway is a gripping story about an orphan, known as Patch, likened to a parcel that has been passed from pillar to post until it is finally discarded. The story is told from the narrative of Patch, a fiery, strong-willed female protagonist on the hunt for a p...
