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A Boy Called Ocean
Name: Melanie Chadwick
21 June 2018;Genre: Adventure
One night adrift on the ocean with only a stolen wetsuit and his dreams and determination to keep him alive, Kai faces some hard truths about himself and the choices that have led him to the brink of death. The tale is told mainly through the eyes of Kai and his 'will-they-or-won't they' girlf...
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The Surface Breaks
Name: Laura Taylor
18 June 2018;Genre: Adventure
A fantasy story that is perhaps something of a surprising departure from her recent controversial YA novels 'Only Ever Yours' and 'Asking for it', Louise O'Neill's latest novel is a re-imagining of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid story. The Disney version of the story may be the more fam...
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Kick
Name: Max Age 10
18 June 2018;Genre: Real life
The main character (Budi) has a simple dream to one day play football in front of an audience and be a star - but with no money, a medical condition and a boring job stitching shoes, Budi is tied down by reality. Yet with help from his best friend and all the stories his grandparents give him, he...
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Mixed
Name: Kyle Matravers
14 June 2018;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Who is the best? Reds? Blues? Yellows? Mixed is a refreshing take on the importance of respecting and valuing everyone, regardless of colour. The story begins with three colours (red, blue and yellow) and their own personalities. All live in harmony until, one day, the reds de...
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Kat Wolfe Investigates
Name: Emily Age 10
11 June 2018;Genre: Mystery & Detective
I liked this book because it is very mysterious... When Kat and her mum move to Bluebell Bay ,Kat starts up a pet-sitting agency. But something feels strange when she goes to feed Bailey, Ramon Corazon's yellow-crowned Amazon parrot. Something mysterious...
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Mud
Name: Jane Welby
06 June 2018;Genre: Adventure
'This diary is the last birthday present Mum ever gave me, three years ago when I was ten.' Now 13, Lydia begins to record her observations of family life. Since her mother's death, cracks have begun to appear in the once secure family unit and Lydia's diary begins with the news that their home i...
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Raj and the Best Day Ever!
Name: Jayne Gould
05 June 2018;Genre: Adventure
Raj and his dad are going on an adventure. They have written a list of all their ideas and Raj knows it will be the best day ever! Starting with choosing a new book at the library, they'll drive a tractor at the city farm, watch the boats go up the river, visit the art gallery, go to the cafe and...
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Dog Diaries
Name: Jayne Gould
04 June 2018;Genre: Adventure
Junior is very excited to be able to tell his story through the pages of his diary. He has been adopted by the Catch-A-Doggy-Bone family [a most appropriate name for new human pet pals] and is the particular friend of the youngest, Ruff. This family might be better known to some readers as the Kh...
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A place called Perfect
Name: Emily Age 10
24 May 2018;Genre: Adventure
I loved this book because it is super mysterious and you can't guess what is going to happen. When Violet moves to Perfect weird things start to happen; everyone has to wear glasses to stop them going blind. What are the Archer brothers - who run Perfect - hiding?
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We Are Young
Name: Catherine Purcell
24 May 2018;Genre: Adventure
Trying to make sure you're drunk enough to get through your mother's wedding day but not so drunk that she notices is not an easy task. That is our first introduction to Evan on a wedding day that is marred further by the news of a car crash involving Evan's new step brother. An accident that lea...
