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The Bravest Word
Name: Jo Clarke
28 June 2024;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
The Bravest Word is centred around a boy called Matt who, it would appear, has a lot to be grateful for. He has parents who love him, a group of friends who look out for him and a talent for football. However, Matt is overwhelmed by feelings of anger, irritation and sadness. H...
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The Safari Stomp
Name: Jo Thomas
27 June 2024;Genre: Picture Books
The Safari Stomp is a lively, rhythmical read, following a little boy and his bunny friend who meet different animals on their walk. The animals all have different moves to show the pair which is great fun for the reader to join in with. My daughter loved lunging, crawl...
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Mermaid Academy: Millie and Storm
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
26 June 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Millie and Storm is the fifth instalment in the Mermaid Academy series created by the team behind the Unicorn Academy series. Each title is named after a student and their dolphin companion and puts them centre stage of the story in much the same way the Unico...
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Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings
Name: Jenny Caddick
26 June 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings is a beautifully presented and incredibly informative non-fiction book that delves into the history of the Vikings. These infamous, "bloodthirsty raiders" were so much more than fierce warriors on the hunt for loot and...
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Mayowa and the Sea of Words
Name: Beverley Somerset
25 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
When 10-year-old Mayowa Howard goes to stay with her Grandpa Edward for the summer, she discovers that he is a 'logosalter' - he can jump onto a book, harness the emotions contained within the words of the story, and channel them into the world. Mayowa has also inherited this skill, and, altho...
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Splinters
Name: Sue Wilsher
21 June 2024;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
With her best friend moving to Scotland, Jean is only consoled by the thought of spending the summer with her first boyfriend, Leon. However, when he tells her that he is off to America for three weeks and her parents announce the family are moving house, her holiday does not go to plan and th...
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The Love Interest
Name: Ruth Cornish
21 June 2024;Genre: Romance & Relationships
This fantastic book is a fun, exciting take on the superhero genre, perfect for a YA audience and older secondary school students. The Love Interest offers action from the start with the main characters Jenna and brand new superhero Blaze meeting as a result of a potentially d...
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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
Name: Jane Rew
21 June 2024;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
Racial prejudice, stereotyping, parental or societal expectations, disadvantage, 'disability' - all these have presented obstacles to success to women down the ages. But there have always been those who have risen to the challenge; whose courage and determination is truly inspiring. <st...
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Sleep Like Death
Name: Eileen Armstrong
20 June 2024;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
Cinderella is Dead, the clever and compelling feminist reinvention of the classic fairytale, was an instant hit. In this exciting new reimagining, Sleep Like Death, BookTok sensation Bayron turns her attention to another classic fairyta...
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The Lighthouse at the World's End
Name: Hayley Summerfield
20 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
The Lighthouse at the World’s End is the final instalment of the hilarious and magical series by Amy Sparkes. This book is a real treat that brings the magical series to a very satisfying end. Nine and her magical housemates are back and they are heading for the mortal...
