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Toto The Ninja Cat and The Great Snake Escape
Name: Jacqueline Harris
29 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Toto is a nearly blind cat, who lives with her brother Silver in London. She is no ordinary cat however, as she is a trained Ninja cat. With Silver and other assorted animals, she takes on a dangerous mission to prevent an escaped snake from eating half the animals in London. This is a slightl...
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Baabwaa and Wooliam
Name: Joanna Hewish
28 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
A fun and stimulating book that is a delight to read with young people. Taking inspiration from the more traditional 'Big bad wolf' story line, this story is juxtaposed with very a humorous outcome. Baabwaa and Wooliam are very contented sheep, happily knitting and reading. Until one day, they...
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Thank You, Bees
Name: Joanna Hewish
28 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
This is an inspiring story that teaches children about nature and its impact on us. The narrative is simple and straightforward, but delivers a gentle message of gratitude to the world and nature. The purpose of this story is show and encourage children to respect nature and be grateful for the...
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Follow the Track all the way back
Name: Joanna Hewish
28 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
A wholesome story combined with beautiful illustrations, this story will be a favourite of all young children. There is certainly a vintage feel to this book as it tells the tale of Little Train going out into the big wide world for the first time by himself. On his adventure exploring the tra...
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A Mighty Bitey Creature
Name: Joanna Hewish
28 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Silliness, fun and lots of laughter are to be had with this lovely children's story. Armitage (author) has really grasped the interests of young children and focused on what makes them laugh the most - bottoms! 'A Mighty Bitey Creature' is a wonderful adventure story. It opens with Frog, havin...
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The Secret Life of a Tiger
Name: Emily Beale
26 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
You may think you know how the tiger spends his days but think again. This fearsome feline is actually more of a pussycat. He may have a mouth full of sharp teeth and claws that can kill but he'd rather think of himself as brave and cheerful. Tiger welcomes you to his jungle and hopes you will sp...
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Snowboy and the Last Tree Standing
Name: Emily Beale
26 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Snowboy and the Last Tree Standing is a parable about the dangers of not looking after the environment. The story begins with Snowboy playing in the forest, Greenbackboy approaches and suggests a new game. The new game, he explains, is called 'KA-CHING' and it begins in the forest. Snowboy is te...
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Animazes
Name: Sam Phillips
25 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
A beautifully produced picture book with 'treasure map' style illustrations. Young readers will be able to follow the journeys of some incredible animals as they migrate in search of food and warmer weather. Inquisitive minds will enjoy searching the pictures for detail, identifying the animals,...
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Bog Child
Name: Abigail Age 15
25 October 2017;Genre: Historical Fiction
If you like Ireland, books set in the past or mystery in your read, then this is your book. It's mysterious, adventurous and it has a good bit of culture in there. Personally, I found it a difficult book to read, it wasn't really my genre. However, not to say that you shouldn't give it a read.
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Going To School
Name: Emily Beale
25 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Going to School brilliantly documents a fun filled day in the life of a little girl and her friends as they go to school. At each stage of the day, differences are celebrated and beautifully illustrated. The day begins by travelling to school, by either scooting, walking, or riding and luckily th...
