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The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei
Name: Wendy Kelly
24 April 2023;Genre: School Stories
The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei is the first in a new series. It starts with a girl discovering her family is moving from Toronto to Hong Kong because her mum has got a new job. This brings a new home, in a luxurious apartment building and a new private school, which is b...
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I say Oh, You say No: An interactive, read-aloud story
Name: Nicola Barton
24 April 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
I say Oh, You say No is very funny and engaging for both young children and the adults reading it. The front cover is very appealing to young children with the marvellous colourful illustrations. I love the way it gets you involved by asking you to repeat words in the story....
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The Lonely Book
Name: Sue Wilsher
24 April 2023;Genre: LBGTQ+
Annie lives in a bookshop with her two mums and her sister, Charlotte. The bookshop is a special place where each morning, a pile of books mysteriously appears on the counter and by the end of every day, each book has found its perfect reader. However, one day, there is a book left over - one...
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The Rage of the Sea Witch
Name: Sue Wilsher
24 April 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
When his thoughtless parents leave him at Charles Darwin's house for the holidays, Billy Shaman is unhappy, but not surprised. Every summer, they set off - separately - to explore the world, leaving their son behind. But this time, things turn out very differently when Billy encounters a 200-y...
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That's My Flower
Name: Ashley Clayton
24 April 2023;Genre: Animals
That's My Flower has been enjoyed in Reception and Year 1 and 2, and it is an especially a lovely story to read at this time of year, linking closely to spring time and what happens then. Lots of learning about changes and seasons has been going on in classes and this book def...
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Montgomery Bonbon - Murder at the Museum
Name: Emma Nelson
23 April 2023;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Bonnie Montgomery lives with her mum and Grampa Banks, however, unbeknownst to everyone except Grampa, Bonnie's alter ego is the marvellous detective - Montgomery Bonbon! Bonbon's character is mysterious, he has an unidentifiable accent and a fake moustache but he is fabulous at solving a myst...
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How to Grow a Dragon
Name: Maria
21 April 2023;Genre: Magical Realism
If you love Llama Drama by Rachel Morrisroe you will definitely love How to Grow a Dragon. The front cover is inviting with a magnificent, orange dragon encouraging the reader to step in and start this story....
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Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl
Name: Amanda Shipton
21 April 2023;Genre: Animals
Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it's time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discove...
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Migrants
Name: Jennifer Caddick
21 April 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
A non-fiction book that takes an indepth, but child accessible, look at the many issues surrounding the highly relevant and high profile topic of migration and immigration. The contents are comprehensive and cover the past history, various reasons, and causes and effects of migration throughou...
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What is War?
Name: Jennifer Caddick
21 April 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
Another fascinating NF book from Button Books and Eduard Altarriba, What is War? holds the answers to many questions regarding the origins, reasons and consequences of war. It takes what could be a frightening and worrying topic for children and clearly and calmly expands and unpicks the diffe...
