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Charlotte Says
Name: Lorraine Ansell
03 November 2017;Genre: Horror
Miss Black, a recently orphaned 17 year old, arrives at Dunvegan School for Girls to take up her post as assistant schoolmistress. Unwelcomed by the staff and horrified at the punishments meted out to the frightened pupils, she is determined to make their life better and help Estella, a suppos...
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The Song From Somewhere Else
Name: Caroline Gosden
02 November 2017;Genre: Friends and family
The Song From Somewhere Else is a story that starts and ends with a cat. The disappearance of the family cat starts a series of events for Frank when she runs into the group of boys who have been bullying her for months while putting up missing notices in the local park. Help...
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The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage
Name: Clare Wilkins
01 November 2017;Genre: Adventure
After much fanfare and anticipation, Philip Pullman's 'equel' to His Dark Materials is finally here; and as expected it's a superbly crafted and compelling story. Young Malcom Polstead lives at The Trout Inn on the banks of the Thames. An affable and helpful boy, he gleans much from the Inn's c...
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Satellite
Name: Kay Hymas
01 November 2017;Genre: Adventure
Nick Lake is a prolific author of YA fiction who is not afraid to tackle a range of different subjects. His books are well-plotted with well developed characgters. Satellite is no different. It is largely told from the point of view of Leo, a 16 year old who was born and lives in space on a sate...
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The Keeper
Name: Linda brown
31 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
This is the 2nd book in this series and it will not disappoint the fantasy reader. The story picks straight up from book 1 (The Finisher) Vega, Delph and Harry Two are now in the Quag and have to deal with the Five Circles that make up this dangerous wilderness. Through this journey our two main...
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Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe
Name: Eve Age 10
30 October 2017;Genre: Humour
THIS BOOK WAS PROBABLY THE MOST HIOLARIOUS I HAVE EVER READ.IT JUST SHOWS HOW ONE PERSON CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE. I WAS AMAZED TO SEE HOW THE ENDING TURNED OUT AND DOES NICKI SOMEHOW MANAGES TO WRIGGLE OUT OF HER AWFUL CRUSH CRISIS? I GIVE THIS BOOK FIVE STARS IMMEDIATELY AND...
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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...
