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  • Leap Frog

    Leap Frog

    Name: Lizi Backhouse
    25 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    What's that noise? All of the noises in the jungle are making Felix the tree frog a little jumpy! The story follows Felix through the jungle until he finds his Dad and the perfect place to sleep. The story is simply written, with direct address to the reader that will help keep younger readers i...

  • The Astro Naughty Naughty Baddies

    The Astronaughty Naughty Baddies

    Name: Lizi Backhouse
    25 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    'The naughty naughty baddies are zooming off the moon!' The naughty naughty baddies respond to a call from the president to see if anyone can prove that aliens exist. As is their nature, the naughty naughty baddies hatch a plan to fake the existence of aliens in order to gain the toy reward that...

  • Eddy Stone and the Mean Genie's Curse

    Mean Genie's Curse

    Name: Max Age 11
    25 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    I liked how Simon Cherry managed to include so many funny moments which fit perfectly into the adventurous plot! It also means you're glued to the book and can't put it down. I also enjoyed the idea of the story because it was very clever and smart. Altogether I think this book was a real joy to...

  • Eddy Stone and the Alien Cat Attack

    Alien Cat Attack

    Name: Max Age 11
    25 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    I really like this book because the plot line was a very funny idea that worked really well. The story also worked well because it's a nearly perfect mix of funny and adventure! I loved this book a lot because of the wacky comedy and couldn't put it down because of it!

  • A Place Called Perfect

    A Place Called Perfect

    Name: Max Age 11
    25 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    I liked the plot of the story (which I thought was very clever) and the mystery behind what is happening in perfect. It made me think... why is Perfect so perfect? What are the archers doing? And why does everyone wear glasses? Altogether I thought this book was a great read with an amazing plot!

  • Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit (Mr Dog)

    Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit

    Name: Emily Beale
    24 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Mr Dog is a well mannered yet scruffy, travelling pooch. Preferring life on the open road, he travels from town to town exploring the countryside, making friends. At the beginning of this tale he befriends playful mother rabbit. But when she is lured into a trap by the smell of fresh carrots, Mr...

  • The Stolen Ones

    The Stolen Ones

    Name: Sharon Bolton
    21 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    There is a wealth of stories set in the Second World War; The Stolen Ones is slightly different. Set in post-war Munich in 1956, it provides an insightful portrait of life after the war for both German and Polish citizens and the way the repercussions of the war still affect them. Inge is nearly...

  • To Night Owl From Dogfish

    To Night Owl from Dogfish

    Name: Jayne Gould
    20 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Bett and Avery, two girls living on opposite sides of America, strike up an email correspondence. Initiated by outgoing, confident Californian Bett, who has discovered that their fathers are planning to send them to the same summer camp, Avery, living in New York City, is at first unbelieving. Bu...

  • The Book Without a Story

    The Book Without a Story

    Name: Jayne Gould
    19 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Dusty is a book which has never been borrowed from the library. He is desperate to know what kind of book he is and to experience all the exciting things that the other books have, from riding on a bus to being splashed with soup. Stuck up on his high shelf it seems as if he will never be noticed...

  • Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit (Mr Dog)

    Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit

    Name: Bryony Davies
    17 March 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    Mr Dog is a friendly stray dog with a big heart and sense of adventure who also loves the wild rabbits living in the field. When Mother Rabbit gets taken by a muddy man, he knows he has to rescue her for the sake of her children. Told from the point of view of the dog, this is fun adventure with...