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Benji's Emerald King (The Woodland Explorers)
Name: Maria Faithorn
10 May 2024;Genre: Environment & Nature
Benji's Emerald King (The Woodland Explorers) is the first book in what is set to be a very exciting series. Join Benji and his friends in their secret club, The Woodland Explorers Club. Benji lives and goes to school near Willow Wish Woods; the same woods that his Gramps grew...
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BAD UNITED Just for Kicks
Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Bad United: Just for Kicks is the first book in a super and silly graphic novel series by Louise Forshaw. Hoof is the football-loving unicorn who can't seem to get enough of his beloved game. The only problem is that his team doesn't seem to think that he is any good. So, when...
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The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching: Tips for Spotting Nature Outdoors
Name: Amanda Shipton
10 May 2024;Genre: Environment & Nature
It is always a pleasure to read a book written by a passionate expert and that is exactly what this is. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching is brimming with idea that you can do in your own school garden or garden at home in order to help encourage wildlife. There...
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What it was like to be an Ancient Maya
Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
David Long, the acclaimed historical writer, returns to give us a third instalment in the 'What it was like to be….' series. What it was like to be an Ancient Maya will help readers develop a deeper understanding of the Maya Civilisation, and children will have a well-rounded...
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Little House
Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;Genre: Family & Home
Little House is the new book from Katya Balen. This tender-hearted book seeks to teach us the meaning of home and forgiveness in a beautifully lyrical way. Juno is not happy. She is being shipped off to spend the summer with her grandad while her mom goes abroad to work...
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The City Beyond the Stars
Name: Beverley Somerset
10 May 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Conflict is still raging between the sorcerers and the alchemists. Yara is living in the Settlement with her friends Mehnoor and Rafi, under the protection of sorceress Leyla. However, Yara longs to return to the city of Zehaira to rescue her mother, the Grand High Sorceress, who has been impr...
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Moxie
Name: M.E.S Age 11
10 May 2024;Genre: Real life
This book is incredible! I have always been a feminist, and this book highlights so many important issues! I do not actually know if there is a word to describe how good this book is. I'm a Moxie girl and I'm proud of it. Join the fight!
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Cinderella of the Nile
Name: Amna Age 8
10 May 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
It is a very fun story
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Penelope Snoop, Super Sleuth
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 May 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Full of humour, Penelope Snoop, Super Sleuth is a wonderful story, showing how an enquiring mind and a vivid imagination can make any situation great fun! Having noticed her shell is missing, Penelope sets off on an adventure across the beach and to the depths of the ocean, qu...
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Penelope Snoop, Ace Detective
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 May 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
With her super-sleuthing dog, Carlos, by her side, Penelope Snoop is determined to track down her favourite toy, Sidney the Smelly Sock Snake, who has gone missing! Celebrating the power of the imagination, Penelope Sleuth, Ace Detective is a quirky, energetic story, sure to encourage creative...
