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No Said Rabbit
Name: Ashley Clayton
17 May 2022;Genre: Picture Books
No Said Rabbit has beautiful illustrations that were enjoyed by my reception class. It's a lovely simple story that all the children could relate to. The children enjoyed joining in with the repetition of the word "NO!" and laughed out loud at some of the antics that the rabbi...
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Seed
Name: Donna Burkert
16 May 2022;Genre: Friends and family
Marty lives with his mum. His mum lives with her clutter and Marty spends his time trying to keep a small space for himself. A small space where he can think and not feel as if he is drowning under the rubbish that mum piles around the place. His respite comes from being with his grandad on hi...
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The Beasts of Grimheart
Name: Jennifer Caddick
15 May 2022;Genre: Fantasy
The Beasts of Grimheart is the third book in the Five Realms series and it hits all the right notes in this continuation of Podkin the rabbit's epic quest to defeat the evil Gorm. It is as stunning, imaginative and classically stylish as the first two books in the series. It w...
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Friends Like These
Name: Clare Wilkins
15 May 2022;Genre: Friends and family
Freshly landed in stifling summer bustle of 1980's New York, Beth is one of four students on a prestigious journalism internship. Along with the others - intense and ruthless Dan, preppy, good-looking Oliver and wild and troubled rich girl, Edie, she experiences the thrills and fears of work,...
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Seed
Name: Sam Phillips
15 May 2022;Genre: Friends and family
This has got to be one of the best books I've read in ages! Seed by Caryl Lewis has everything; family, friendship, laughter, tears, mystery and adventure; an absolutely brilliant read for a confident reader and a fabulous story to listen to if your reading is not quite at thi...
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Legendarium
Name: Jennifer Caddick
15 May 2022;Genre: Adventure
Legendarium takes the three heroic schoolchildren from Wonderscape and sends them off, once again, into a whole different reality. This time, Arthur, Ren and Cecily are transported through time and space into a gaming galaxy of thrills, puzzle...
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The Colour of Hope
Name: Jennifer Caddick
15 May 2022;Genre: Fantasy
I absolutely fell in love with this stunning, captivating and endearing fantasy. The story takes place in a world that is only coloured with shades of cold grey. All colour has been stolen by a dark Emperor and an even colder, malevolent aunt - the Necromancer with her hideously evil scheme of...
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Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup
Name: Janet Fisher
14 May 2022;Genre: Fantasy
In Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup, Yesterday lives in a cage at the circus for all to witness her foxy ears. Rescued by Madrigal the talking raven, she stumbles into a world of magic, encapsulated by living in a teashop on flamingo legs, discovering she is a strange...
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The Story Shop - Blast Off!
Name: Maria Faithorn
14 May 2022;Genre: Adventure
The Story Shop - Blast Off! Comes with a warning… 'Contains aliens, black holes and super-stinky cheese!' is always going to grab an emerging reader's attention! This fun and adventurous story contains 3 mini stories which link on from each other. In a very normal High Street...
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PARP!
Name: Jessica Bunney
14 May 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
PARP! is written by the very well-travelled author Mike Henson. He's a father of three so it's no surprise that he knows what can get children laughing for hours. The cover is sure to grab your attention with its vibrant colours, interactivity and of course, the giant 'PARP!'...