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  • The Spectaculars

    The Spectaculars

    Name: Jenny Caddick
    02 January 2023;

    Genre: Magical Realism

    The Spectaculars is a wonderfully entertaining and excitingly magical story. Harper Woolfe remembers very little of the first few years of her life but is astounded and delighted when, at the age of 11, she discovers that she is actually a "spectacular" - a gifted, extraordina...

  • Dragon Storm: Erin and Rockhammer

    Dragon Storm: Erin and Rockhammer

    Name: Sam Phillips
    01 January 2023;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Dragon Storm: Erin and Rockhammer, is the sixth book in the Dragon Storm series by Alastair Chisholm, and just like others in this series it makes for an exciting read, ideal for any newly independent reader. This short story wastes no time with 'pleasantries'...

  • The Treekeepers

    The Treekeepers

    Name: Rhiannon Cook
    30 December 2022;

    Genre: Fantasy

    A dark plot is afoot in the magical city of Arborven. The shadow tree Bitterblight has extended its murky tendrils towards its light counterpart, the Undrentree, in the centre of the city and a war, years in the making, is suddenly and unexpectedly at the city's door. The best hope of survival...

  • Sing Along With Me! Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

    Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

    Name: Jessica Bunney
    28 December 2022;

    Genre: Baby & Toddler Books

    As parents, we absolutely adore this book - just as much as our one year old! As soon as we read the title, Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, it took us right back to our childhood school days when we would sing this in class. And guess what… this book comes with a QR code t...

  • Dragon Storm: Tomas and Ironskin

    Dragon Storm - Tomas and Ironskin

    Name: Sam Phillips
    28 December 2022;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Dragon Storm - Tomas and Ironskin is the first book in this fab Dragon Storm series. The story starts when Tomas, an 11 year old, son of a blacksmith, is summoned to go to a special school where he can learn to be a Dragonseer! Along with his friends, teachers and his very own...

  • Midwinter Burning

    Midwinter Burning

    Name: Nathan Cox
    28 December 2022;

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    Midwinter Burning by Tanya Landman is an historical adventure story, steeped with mystery. The story is set at the beginning of World War Two in England. Alfie Wright, an evacuee, has left London for Devon, living on Coombe Farm with Auntie Bell and her son, Ted. Alfie Wright...

  • This Can Never Not Be Real

    This Can Never Not be Real

    Name: Jan Blagden
    24 December 2022;

    Genre: Real life

    The events in This Can Never Not Be Real take place over the space of a few hours, creating a very intense experience for the reader. There are just two locations, the garden and inside the mansion. It all happens at night, which brings the sanctuary of darkness for the young...

  • The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

    The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

    Name: Stephen Leitch
    20 December 2022;

    Genre: Dystopian

    The Notorious Scarlett and Browne, the second instalment of the exploits of Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, finds them in a more reflective mood, but with danger and adventure as deadly as ever and the stakes even higher! For six months, Scarlett and Albert have been workin...

  • Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk: - a show-stopping gift this Christmas!

    Supertato: Evil Pea and The Beanstalk

    Name: Ashley Clayton
    16 December 2022;

    Genre: Picture Books

    Supertato: Evil Pea and The Beanstalk is a great Christmas treat for all who love Supertato and the Evil Pea. The children always love Supertato stories in our reception class and as they were familiar with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, this book appealed to them. As a...

  • My Rhinoceros

    My Rhinoceros

    Name: Maria faithorn
    15 December 2022;

    Genre: Funny Stories

    Ever fancied a rhinoceros as a pet? Well, when this boy bought one from the pet shop he was in for a surprise… it did nothing. He even considered swapping it for a hippopotamus! After seeking advice from an expert, even they agreed they were quite boring; rhinoceroses only pop balloons and pok...