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If My Words Had Wings
Name: Clare Wilkins
25 April 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
Ty Forrester's involvement in a high profile armed robbery results in an 18 month sentence in a Young Offenders' institution. Falling in with a crowd his close friends and family had warned him about has left him in Ryecroft and at the mercy of a chaotic system and an inmate hierarchy where an...
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Moon Girl
Name: Jessica Bunney
15 April 2025;Genre: Picture Books
This book is a great support for any child who may be fearful of the dark, and for any child who enjoys seeing a character go on a big adventure of discovery. Leila isn't fond of the dark - it makes it impossible to see anything! But when Leila looks up at the moon and...
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The Rabbit, the Cloud and the Rainy Day
Name: Jo Thomas
15 April 2025;Genre: Environment & Nature
Rabbit wants to go fishing, but does not like the rain! To stop the rain spoiling his plans he decides to catch the rain cloud with his rod and hide it in his bag! Duck on the other hand loves the rain and sets out to show Rabbit why the rain is so important. The Rabbit, the Clo...
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Ady and Me
Name: Amanda Shipton
14 April 2025;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Ady and Me is a much needed, wonderful story which will help children to feel noticed and accepted for who they are. Packed full of carefully made observations which are sensitively narrated, children will identify with Sophie and love Ady. The beautifu...
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I Am Raven
Name: Beverley Somerset
14 April 2025;Genre: Science Fiction
Following the destruction of the Raven construct by the fearsome Dragon, Brann has teamed up with Coll, Fillan and Rieka. They are travelling on Cub, the Construct they built together. Brann is determined to find out what happened to the missing Raven crew, so Cub heads north to try and discov...
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Secrets of Bees: A Kid's Guide to Hives, Pollination and Electro-Sense (University of Cambridge: Think Big)
Name: Jane Rew
14 April 2025;Genre: Environment & Nature
University of Cambridge: Secrets of Bees (Think Big) is a fantastic book. It is on trend both visually and topically at a time when pollinators are under threat, and Ben Hoare makes it very clear that bees are hugely important for human food production. <p...
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Six Queens: An illustrated guide to the iconic queens of Henry VIII
Name: Jane Rew
14 April 2025;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
When introducing Six Queens to children, the school librarian or teacher might best begin at the end, by reading aloud the Author's Note. Then, tantalising bites of some gorgeously presented, carefully chosen facts, are guaranteed to generate interest, especially from those wh...
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Escape from Balloonia (Blue, Barry & Pancakes, book 2)
Name: Sue Wilsher
14 April 2025;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Blue and Barry are enjoying a quiet afternoon when Pancakes bursts in and announces that she's made not just a rocket out of balloons, but a a whole planet named Balloonia. Somewhat reluctantly, Blue and Barry agree to take a quick look at Pancakes' creations, but soon find themselves stranded...
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Solving crimes is NOT my Superpower
Name: Mizuki Age 11
07 April 2025;Genre: Funny Stories
Solving crimes is NOT my Superpower includes many unexpected twists and turns although it didn't peak my interest as I believe it is suitable for a younger age. Full of humour, morals and detective spirit, this book is great and is easy to understand - showing...
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Moon Girl
Name: Lizi Backhouse
04 April 2025;Genre: Picture Books
Leila loves bright colours but is very afraid of the dark. One night she looks into the moon and sees a girl, who comes to help her light up the night and see there's really nothing to be scared of, the night is full of amazing things. Moon Girl is a simple story about...
