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The Kingdom Over The Sea
Name: Emma
21 March 2024;Genre: Fantasy
The Kingdom Over the Sea is one of the most gripping, enjoyable, magical books I have read. I felt a strong emotional link with Yara as she struggles through her discoveries in unfamiliar lands and my heart both soared and sank with her. The struggle between the chemists and s...
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Bite Risk: Caught Dead
Name: Sam
21 March 2024;Genre: Horror
Bite Risk: Caught Dead is the second book in this fast-paced fantasy horror for teens by S.J. Wills. A guaranteed great read for all, and an ideal choice for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant. Following the discovery of the Sequest conspiracy and their subsequent downfall, t...
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We're Going on an Egg Hunt
Name: Jessica Bunney
21 March 2024;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
This book was certain to be added to my growing collection as soon as I read the title - I absolute love a classic that's been adapted! Anyone within listening distance won't be able to stop themselves from joining in with the familiar song: 'We're going on an egg hunt. We're going to find a b...
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What Rosa Brought
Name: Tracy Parvin
21 March 2024;Genre: True Stories
A favourite 'getting to know you' lesson I used toteach when I worked in schools was to ask the children to draw, or list, what favoured or useful items they would take with them if going on a long, adventurous journey. Usually, these lessons were linked to a story that had been read to the cl...
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Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery (Marnie Midnight, Book 1)
Name: Summaya Age 10
21 March 2024;Genre: Adventure
I enjoyed this book because it has lots of mysteries and plot twists. For every chapter I read, I felt excited to read the following chapters to find out what will happen. Overall, this book was really enjoyable for me to read and I loved to read it at home. 224 pages
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Oscar's Story
Name: Louise Gahan
20 March 2024;Genre: Family & Home
Oscar's story by Magaret Sturton is a lovely picture book exploring change and growing up. It begins with Oscar and his sister enjoying picture books. Something that they do every day, where stories come alive through the power of illustrations. It's a time where Oscar and his...
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The Insiders
Name: Zarah Williams
20 March 2024;Genre: Friends and family
Perfect book to read, love it, thank you Cath Howe
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Hideki Smith: Demon Queller
Name: Stephen Leitch
19 March 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
Mythical Japanese creatures, family secrets, school and destiny all come together in this exciting novel by A. J. Hartley. For 15 year old Caleb school is a lonely place, especially as one of the few half Japanese students at Porterfield High School. Despite being raised all-American, fitting...
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Thank You
Name: Jen Bevan
18 March 2024;Genre: Picture Books
I received this book this morning and have had to read it at least 10 times already. My two-year-old keeps asking for it again and again. He particularly likes the illustration of the train. He keeps telling the children to get off so he can get on. My seven-year-old is also enjoying the book....
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Little Owl’s Babysitter
Name: Louise Gahan
18 March 2024;Genre: Family & Home
Little Owl’s Babysitter by Debbie Gilori is a wonderful book about bedtime routines and excuses. One night Little Owl is left at home whilst mummy goes out. Pinny the babysitter arrives in the form of a hedgehog. Bedtime becomes a time of excuses and procrastination. Little Ow...
