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War of the Wind
Name: Louisa Farrow
22 September 2023;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
14-year-old Max lives on a remote Scottish island and is seething with anger and frustration. An accident on his father's trawler has left him deaf and isolated from his former friends. A new baby in the family only makes matters worse; he's convinced that his parents want to replace him with...
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The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Name: Wendy Kelly
22 September 2023;Genre: Picture Books
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is a lovely picture book but I suspect it may have limited market appeal- it's very niche! However, if you have any budding explorers in your family or classroom then this is the perfect book to inspire them. The book is an acco...
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A Dinosaur at the Bus Stop: Poems to Have Fun With
Name: Wendy Kelly
22 September 2023;Genre: Poetry
A Dinosaur at the Bus Stop: Poems to Have Fun With is a lovely little book of engaging poems, ideal for six, seven and eight-year-olds. Each poem is short, clear and accompanied by wonderful black and white line drawings. There is a range of subjects but the main thing about t...
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Sala, Mountain Warrior
Name: Wendy Kelly
21 September 2023;Genre: Personal Growth
Sala, Mountain Warrior is a lovely picture book which tells a great story of girl power. Sala loves listening to her grandma's tales of their family and homeland, which she uses the colourful wooden beads on her necklace to remind her of. Sala is excited to learn that there is...
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Ancient Love Stories: The Most Remarkable Romances in History
Name: Sue Wilsher
20 September 2023;Genre: Romance & Relationships
Ancient Love Stories retells some of the greatest romances in history, showing that love is a familiar theme across time and culture. The book starts by introducing Sappho, who knew 'how to write about love'. Acknowledging we know little of her, the author explores her life an...
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The Wild Robot
Name: Amanda Shipton
19 September 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Wild Robot is an incredible story from the award-winning Peter Brown. The attention to detail within the text and images thought this story is incredible. After the boat transporting her sinks and a curious otter presses the button on the back of her neck, Robot Roz opens...
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The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot 2)
Name: Amanda Shipton
19 September 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Wild Robot Escapes is the enchanting illustrated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot. For all of those who fell in love with Roz and Brightbill whilst reading The Wild Robot, this book will make you to fall in lov...
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Geoffrey Gets the Jitters
Name: Wendy Kelly
19 September 2023;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Anyone who already knows Nadia's other books, in particular Barbara Throws a Wobbler, will know what to expect in this hilarious new picture book. Poor Geoffrey - he tells everyone he is okay, when he very clearly is not. You see, he's got a bad c...
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The Magic Hour
Name: Donna Burkert
18 September 2023;Genre: Adventure
Imagine if there was a place that could gift you a magic hour in your day. Imagine if you could spend that hour doing all the things you never had time for. You could read, play sports, finish your homework, learn a new language...anything! Imagine if you were one of the few who knew about thi...
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Clive Penguin
Name: Maria
18 September 2023;Genre: Animals
Clive Penguin is not a happy penguin because in fact he doesn't like the cold! He dreams of being elsewhere, in the sunshine, and dreams of being someone else. He embarks on a journey which is cleverly illustrated, developing further the story of Clive Penguin. Clive makes a d...
