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The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching: Tips for Spotting Nature Outdoors
Name: Amanda Shipton
10 May 2024;Genre: Environment
It is always a pleasure to read a book written by a passionate expert and that is exactly what this is. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching is brimming with idea that you can do in your own school garden or garden at home in order to help encourage wildlife. There...
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What it was like to be an Ancient Maya
Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
David Long, the acclaimed historical writer, returns to give us a third instalment in the 'What it was like to be….' series. What it was like to be an Ancient Maya will help readers develop a deeper understanding of the Maya Civilisation, and children will have a well-rounded...
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Little House
Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;Genre: Family & Home
Little House is the new book from Katya Balen. This tender-hearted book seeks to teach us the meaning of home and forgiveness in a beautifully lyrical way. Juno is not happy. She is being shipped off to spend the summer with her grandad while her mom goes abroad to work...
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The City Beyond the Stars
Name: Beverley Somerset
10 May 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Conflict is still raging between the sorcerers and the alchemists. Yara is living in the Settlement with her friends Mehnoor and Rafi, under the protection of sorceress Leyla. However, Yara longs to return to the city of Zehaira to rescue her mother, the Grand High Sorceress, who has been impr...
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Moxie
Name: M.E.S Age 11
10 May 2024;Genre: Real life
This book is incredible! I have always been a feminist, and this book highlights so many important issues! I do not actually know if there is a word to describe how good this book is. I'm a Moxie girl and I'm proud of it. Join the fight!
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Cinderella of the Nile
Name: Amna Age 8
10 May 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
It is a very fun story
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Penelope Snoop, Super Sleuth
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 May 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Full of humour, Penelope Snoop, Super Sleuth is a wonderful story, showing how an enquiring mind and a vivid imagination can make any situation great fun! Having noticed her shell is missing, Penelope sets off on an adventure across the beach and to the depths of the ocean, qu...
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Penelope Snoop, Ace Detective
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 May 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
With her super-sleuthing dog, Carlos, by her side, Penelope Snoop is determined to track down her favourite toy, Sidney the Smelly Sock Snake, who has gone missing! Celebrating the power of the imagination, Penelope Sleuth, Ace Detective is a quirky, energetic story, sure to encourage creative...
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Grey
Name: Maria
09 May 2024;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Grey is an important book because it explores feelings through colour. It begins with "Today I am grey. I don't feel sunshine yellow or balloon orange bright or treetop green." In this clever book, feelings are explored through colour and the beautiful illustrations by Lauren...
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The Mercury In Me
Name: Lily Bond
09 May 2024;Genre: Romance & Relationships
The Mercury In Me follows a British Indian girl as she starts to rebel from her parents and experience many new things with music, friends and relationships. The novel is funny and witty and easy to read. The characters are all very likeable and it was so easy to relate to a t...
