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This Book Will Make You An Artist
Name: Louise Gahan
17 January 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
This Book Will Make You An Artist, written by Ruth Millington and illustrated by Ellen Surrey, is a comprehensive book looking at all the amazing artists that have existed through time. It includes the classics, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso, but also introduces...
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Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster
Name: Wendy Kelly
16 January 2024;Genre: Adventure
Kevin the Vampire is perfect for readers who enjoyed classics such as the Worst Witch series or the Little Vampire. It tells the take of a travelling carnival family who all happen to be monsters- think Hotel Transylvania or the Addams Family and you're on the right track....
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Fright Bite (Dread Wood, Book 5)
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 January 2024;Genre: Horror
Club Loser are heading to Neon Perch, the place to go, for a night of celebrating Colette's 13th birthday. With Songbird Karaoke, Galactic Golf, Battle Karts and a kitty of cash to spend, they are set to have the best night ever! However, as usual, nothing goes to plan and when the friends dec...
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When We Got Lost in Dreamland
Name: Kunal Age 12
15 January 2024;Genre: Science Fiction
What I love about Ross Welford's writing is that the stories are down-to-earth and relatable to me, yet they set your imaginations free-flying, too. It is really exciting and there is a plot twist at the end. I really liked the imagination and the style of writing with flashbacks. There is not...
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Diary of an Accidental Witch: Ghostly Getaway
Name: Jennifer Caddick
13 January 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
It is the second term at the School for Extraordinary Arts attended by our accidental witch Bea Black, having been mistakenly enrolled in a witch school by her unsuspecting Dad in a recent move to the very unique, ever -changing weather village of Little Spellshire. This term, Bea is beginning...
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National Trust: Out and About: Tree Explorer: A children's guide to 60 different trees
Name: Amanda Shipton
12 January 2024;Genre: Environment
In a handy pocket format with vibrant elastic closer, this wonderful book includes top spotting tips and fun activities to help you make the most of any outdoor adventure. Trees are amazing, and trees are everywhere! This is the perfect spotter's guide for every family with an inquisiti...
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Marvin and the Book of Magic
Name: Ruth Cornish
12 January 2024;Genre: School Stories
Marvin and the Book of Magic is both a funny and exciting story for children. It has likeable, inclusive characters and although the story is centred on magic, it is also a tale about resilience, friendship and entertainment. Jenny Pearson has written this magical story...
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Tummy Time Farm
Name: Lucy Hopkins
12 January 2024;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
Tummy Time: Farm is an interesting mixture between a book and a toy for tummy time! This book can be read as a normal story but can also be folded out to create a mat for babies to enjoy looking at during tummy time. On one side, there are lots of farmyard animals to explore w...
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Meet the Wildlings
Name: Lauren Maidman
12 January 2024;Genre: Friends and family
Meet the Wildlings is the brilliant picture book from Gwen Millward, author of One Tiny Dot. It starts with a growl from Max when Poppy is playing with his truck, which leads to another growl, which leads to…WILDLINGS! When Poppy and Max don't play nicely, they turn int...
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Everyday Action, Everyday Change: Stay Positive and Motivated in the Fight Against Racism and Prejudice
Name: Austinas Age 10
12 January 2024;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
I like how the authors take you back to when they were children and give you information about what happened, I also like how they take up only a few words on one page, but my most liking is that they build us courage to try change the world of racism. It also highlights the racism that's goin...
