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The Lonely Christmas Tree
Name: Lizi Backhouse
07 December 2019;Genre: Adventure
This is a lovely rhyming book that tells the story of a lonely tree that is given a new home, by a red-coated man no less, and finds friendship at Christmas. The illustrations are enchanting and the story made me feel very festive; it would be a great one to share with readers of all ages. This...
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In Every House, On Every Street
Name: Kyle Matravers
07 December 2019;Genre: Adventure
Jess Hitchman has created a truly heart warming and feel good text that will make any reader feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Based around a typical four walled house on a street full of them with wonky old bricks and wobbly floors, the text allows us inside to reveal that it takes more than j...
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Oh No, Bear!
Name: Kyle Matravers
07 December 2019;Genre: Adventure
Bear has woken up both hungry and certain that there is something important that he needs to do today. Putting the latter to one side, he focuses on finding a little something to fill his stomach. Luckily for him, his nose is particularly good at sniffing out delicious treats. The inviting waft...
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Kindness Grows
Name: Jessica Bunney
06 December 2019;Genre: Adventure
'Kindness Grows' is a peek-through picture book by Britta Teckentrup which shows the reader what happens when kindness blossoms. This is an extremely high-quality hardback book, with thought-provoking illustrations and carefully crafted cut-outs. It is a joy to hold and turn the pages of this cle...
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Unstoppable
Name: Linda Brown
02 December 2019;Genre: Adventure
Unstoppable is an emotive and very powerful story that needs to have pride of place in every school library. 14-year-old twins Roxy and Kaine used to be very close to each other, but due to their family situation they now seem to have only one thing in common... They hate each other. Kaine is gr...
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Nevertell
Name: Bryony Davies
01 December 2019;Genre: Adventure
Are you looking for a wintry adventure to curl up with? Nevertell by Katherine Orion takes place in Russia and takes the reader on a journey with our protagonist Lina and her friend Bogdan. Escaped from the prison camp she has lived in her whole life, Lina plans on achieving freedom. Whilst jour...
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Furious Thing
Name: Eileen Armstrong
24 November 2019;Genre: Adventure
Everyone has met a Lexi, 15 years old and angry at seemingly everything and everybody. Lexi lives with her mum, her mum's new boyfriend John and her 6 year old half-sister Iris. She desperately wants John's love and approval but always seems to fall short of his sky-high ideals, especially com...
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Snow Still
Name: Jessica Bunney
23 November 2019;Genre: Adventure
Snow Still is a stunning picture book created by the exceptionally talented painter and illustrator, Holly Surplice. This painted picture book follows a fledgling fawn as it discovers and embraces its first fall of snow. From being captivated by the whiteness of a true winter's day to learning h...
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Mouse's Night Before Christmas
Name: Jessica Bunney
23 November 2019;Genre: Adventure
In this clever adaptation of the Christmas classic, The Night Before Christmas, Tracey Corderoy tells the moving story of a solitary mouse who is longing for a friend. With an accompanying QR code, the story is read-aloud with carefully thought out sound effects to really help those younger reade...
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
Name: Nikki Stiles
22 November 2019;Genre: Adventure
Dimitri loves everyone! From his friends at nursery to the big tree in the playground. But why does no one say it back? After realising he had told everyone he loves them all day long the day before, and no one had said it back, Dimitri felt a little upset. He explained to mum that he didn't wa...
