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Secrets of the Dead
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 October 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
This book will show you the amazing discoveries researchers have made and reveal the many secrets of the dead. Travel back in time to discover mummies and other human remains from around the world. From ancient Egyptian mummies to European bog bodies, to Scythian maidens and Japanese self-mumm...
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The Tale of Truthwater Lake
Name: Beverley Somerset
01 October 2022;Genre: Historical Fiction
The year is 2032. The country is experiencing soaring temperatures and curfews are introduced to keep people indoors for their safety. Polly Carraway lives in Brighton with her parents and older brother, Joel. The siblings are sent to stay with their aunt Jessie, whose house is close to the ba...
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Magic Keepers: Crystal Chaos
Name: Emma Nelson
01 October 2022;Genre: Magical Realism
When Ava moves into her great aunt Edith's house, she inherits her aunts 'curios'. Ava's archaeologist aunt has collected the curios during her life and although they aren't particularly valuable, aunt Edith hopes that someone may find them special. This 'someone' is Ava. Along with her dog Pe...
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Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 October 2022;Genre: Young fiction
When Rudy finds a little lone wolf cub at the skatepark, he knows he has to help him - but Rudy is no lone wolf; he knows the power of the pack and who he can call on for help. Paul Westmoreland has woven his magic through this carefully written early chapter book: 'Rudy's skateboard wa...
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S.T.E.A.L.T.H. 2
Name: Idris Age 14
01 October 2022;Genre: Adventure
The second instalment of Jason Rohan’s series, S.T.E.A.L.T.H, Icebreaker is the long-awaited book following Access Denied. The series is an excellent response to books like Alex Rider, pitting mere teenagers against almost impossible odds. However, these particular teens have a bit of an advan...
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Rudy and the Monster at School
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 October 2022;Genre: Young fiction
There is a new boy at school who everyone says is scary. But when he gets upset and runs away from class, Rudy can't just stand by and do nothing. This beautifully written early chapter book allows clear discussion opportunities focusing on not judging people by their looks alone. How h...
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The Treekeepers
Name: Jenny Caddick
01 October 2022;Genre: Fantasy
The Treekeepers is a stunning, epic fantasy tale - a sweeping adventure built from layer upon layer of the most intricate and inventive images and scenes. Kieran Larwood's world building skills are just pure genius. The city Arborven is built around Undrentree, an enormous t...
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Midnight Magic
Name: Jenny Caddick
01 October 2022;Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction
Midnight Magic is a lovely rhyming verse-style story for blossoming independent reader. It is beautifully styled; illustrated throughout in shades of fittingly mystical purple with a text that leaps and swirls across the pages mirroring the actions of the storyline. Mid...
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Scared?
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 October 2022;Genre: Poetry
Neal Zetter and Joshua Seigal combine forces in this collaboration of poems which explores the 'darker side' of life. Not afraid of tackling uncomfortable subjects, each of these poets offers words which could lead to important discussions, will challenge and perhaps, comfort those who read th...
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Courage in a Poem: Poems About Empowerment
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 October 2022;Genre: Poetry
Courage in a Poem is not only a beautifully presented book, but also offers words of wisdom, comfort and hope. In the introduction, the poems are described as 'little parcels of empowerment' and it is easy to see why as they offer such a range of empathetic and inspiring words...
