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Wolf Road
Name: Jacqueline Harris
05 July 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
Set in the Stone Age, Wolf Road is the story of Tuuli and her tribe, travelling through the ancient landscape and living the life of nomads. Full of rich detail, this story illustrates the life of the people at that time, what they wore, the food they ate, the scenery and anim...
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The Boy Who Made Monsters
Name: Jennifer Caddick
05 July 2023;Genre: Adventure
I was totally captivated and invested in this heart wrenching and heart-warming wonderful story from Jenny Pearson, The Boy Who Made Monsters. Having read her previous, amazing books , I knew I was in for plenty of adventure, fun and a roller coaster of emotions along the way....
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Spell Like a Ninja
Name: Lucy Hopkins
04 July 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
A great book which children can use to help them to spell independently, or their grown ups can use to help them when tackling spelling at home. Spell Like a Ninja starts by explaining different spelling strategies that can be used when navigating the complex world of spellin...
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Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka
Name: Jennifer Caddick
03 July 2023;Genre: Myths & Legends
Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka is a fast-paced, fun and lively blend of modern mystery with traditional African mythology. This is an exciting, fresh new adventure with lashings of perilous and daring escapades by curious, investigative siblings, Yomi and her younger brother...
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The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous
Name: Jack Age 12
03 July 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Just want to say why I gave The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous 4 stars. This is because this book has a common plot. Beware of spoiler: Billy, an ordinary boy, becomes famous because he is relatable and now is famous, but fame comes at a price, and he has to ditch his friends...
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Three Keys
Name: Louisa Farrow
03 July 2023;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
In Three Keys, Mia Tang is back and she's optimistic. Thanks to her vision and charisma, she and her parents now co-own the motel they've been running for the past year - and Mia gets to run the front desk! She's had a bit of success with her writing and she has a proper best...
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Friends and Traitors
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 July 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
Nancy arrives at Stanbrook House to take up her post as a housemaid, just as preparations are being made for the arrival of a girls' school which is being evacuated from the Sussex coast. She quickly takes a dislike to the 'young ladies' who she considers to be spoilt little snobs. Sidney Dash...
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Spell Like a Ninja: Top tips, rules and remedies to supercharge your spelling
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 July 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
Parents, this one is for you! Have you ever found yourself wondering what the children are being taught in school or how you could possibly explain the latest spelling pattern to come home? Wonder no more, Spell Like a Ninja, the latest book in Andrew Jennings's Ninja series,...
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The House With A Dragon In It.
Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 July 2023;Genre: Family & Home
A completely , captivating , magical and mesmerizing tale. The pairing of author Nick Lake and illustrator Emily Gravett is just superb. As with the book, Locked Out Lily, in The House With a Dragon in it the duo have created an eerie, moo...
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Rhinos Don't Cry
Name: Jen Bevan
01 July 2023;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Milo the rhino is a happy rhino who loves being busy doing rhino things with his cat Pickles, but he believes rhino's do not cry. This is all because his favourite movie star had said so in one of his favourite show. Milo tries really hard to live up to this. However, as everyone knows, we all...
