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The Monkey Who Fell From The Future
Name: Louise Baker
20 February 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
The plan was simple; using their genius invention, the Time Tablet, on national television, Thomas and his cousin Kylie were only supposed to make contact with the inhabitants of 2425 to see how life had changed. They definitely weren't supposed to find themselves in a post-apocalyptic society...
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Glow Up, Lara Bloom
Name: Clair Bossons
20 February 2023;Genre: Friends and family
I was not expecting to enjoy reading Glow Up, Lara Bloom quite as much as I did. To be honest, this isn't the type of book that I would usually pick to read for myself but I absolutely loved it! When Lara's brother Daniel discovers her diary, Lara turns to an online app in whi...
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Don't be silly
Name: J Bevan
20 February 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Don't be Silly is a story about how parents want their children to be sensible. The children try and be sensible by dressing as grown ups. The grown ups still think they are silly. Finally, the children meet the grandparents... This books explores the relationships bet...
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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Name: Wendy Kelly
20 February 2023;Genre: Friends and family
What a charming little book this is. Jarvis has created the simple, happy world of Bird and Bear who are best friends. Bear is not too bright and Bird is a bit of a worrier but together, they make a good team. This collection of four little stories is set around simple adventures that they sha...
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The Worry Jar
Name: Maria
19 February 2023;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
The Worry Jar is a perfect story to share about worries and wellbeing. Frida, the main character has many worries and collects pebbles for every worry she has. From worrying about the weather to not jumping into the pool during her swimming lesson, she is weighed down each day...
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How to Make A Story
Name: Maria
19 February 2023;Genre: Family & Home
How to Make A Story is a fun-filled story about Milo who wants to make up his own story but does not know how. With help from his family members and some ideas from his home and garden, Milo soon has lots of ideas as he becomes "A Boy called Wolf." This book oozes appea...
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The Time Tider
Name: Donna Ritchie
19 February 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
Such a brilliant idea for a story…a Time Tider - whose job is to collect unused time!!! Absolutely brilliant! 12-year-old Mara has many missing elements in her life; what happened to her mother?; why does she live in a van with her dad?; why are they always on the move? Arriving in different t...
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The Rescue of Ravenwood
Name: Beverley Somerset
18 February 2023;Genre: Environment
Due to complicated family circumstances, 11-year-old Bea has lived all her life with her Uncle Leo, his partner Martha, and Martha's son Raffy, with only infrequent visits from her actual parents. She loves her life at Ravenwood, the old house owned by Leo and his two brothers. Surrounded by f...
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Meet the Weather
Name: Jessica Bunney
17 February 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
I was absolutely delighted at the release of Meet the Weather after being so fond of the other books in this series. Meet the Planets and Meet the Oceans have been used regularly in my Key S...
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The Rescue of Ravenwood
Name: Sue Wilsher
17 February 2023;Genre: Environment
Ravenwood has been home to Bea and Raffy for as long as they can remember. To them, it's perfect, so when faced with the idea it could be sold, the children are determined to save it no matter what. Natasha Farrant crafts the most beautiful stories which are full of heart and hope and in The R...
