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Genie and Teeny Wishful Thinking
Name: Amanda Shipton
28 May 2023;Genre: Fantasy
Teeny and our Genie are back in another humour packed, pet filled, early chapter book. Genie and Teeny: Wishful Thinking is the second of Steven Lenton's magical series but in this book we don't just have Genie and Teeny! Oh no, we also have Tilly, the owner of Teeny. And ther...
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Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body
Name: Maria faithorn
26 May 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body is the perfect book to share with developing youngsters as they navigate and learn their way through puberty and their changing bodies. Simple and clear page layouts, personal and reassuring messages for the read...
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My Dad is a Tree
Name: Amanda Shipton
25 May 2023;Genre: Family & Home
My Dad is a Tree has a simple storyline which will engage adults and children alike. Jon Agee's distinctive artwork is filled with his trademark, quirky humour to create a delightful tale that celebrates the simple joy of a child's make-believe world. The father-daughter relat...
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Just Like Everyone Else
Name: Sam
24 May 2023;Genre: LBGTQ+
Most teenagers work hard to 'fit in', knowing that there is nothing worse than becoming an obvious target for the group of boys or girls in school who like nothing more than making your life difficult. Coming from a big family, who are well known not just to your school but also the local comm...
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The Time of Green Magic
Name: Jane Rew
24 May 2023;Genre: Magical Realism
The Time of Green Magic is spellbinding. It speaks of the magic of books, the reality of family relationships (sometimes strained, but at times protective and reassuring), of imagination and its potential to transport us all to different worlds. The writing is flowing and subt...
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Until the Road Ends
Name: Jacqueline Harris
22 May 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
Until the Road Ends is the story of Beau, a dog from the streets, who is saved by a girl called Peggy. When war breaks out, the two are separated, but when tragedy strikes, Beau has to find Peggy. Travelling across war-torn England, Beau and his companions, Mabel the cat and B...
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Every Word A Lie
Name: Clair Bossons
22 May 2023;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Every Word A Lie is a murder mystery that is full of twists and turns. It is fast-paced and really builds the tension. It is also a bit of a cautionary tale on internet safety, but this is done in a way that is not condescending. The message is clear - Every Word could be A Li...
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How to be a Detective and Other Crime Fighting Jobs
Name: Lauren Maidman
21 May 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
How to be a Detective and Other Crime Fighting Jobs is from a new series of books all about amazing and incredible jobs. The book is set out clearly and is jam packed full of information from the basics of what a detective actually is, through to the history and also other job...
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The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City
Name: Jacqueline Harris
20 May 2023;Genre: Adventure
Clem is part of a mudlarking club along with her friends Ash and Zara, looking for treasure on the banks of the Thames. Everything the club finds gets taken to the museum, where the slightly mysterious Oswald keeps a museum of finds. One day, the Thames starts behaving oddly and the water begi...
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Genie and Teeny make a wish
Name: Amanda Shipton
20 May 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Genie and Teeny: Make a Wish is the first in a series of magical adventures from the award winning writer Steven Lenton. In traditional Genie stories you have to rub the lamp to release the Genie, but for poor Grant, a cracked teapot will just have to do. In a book filled with...
