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Tourmaline and the Island of Elsewhere
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 March 2023;Genre: Adventure
When Tourmaline overhears a conversation between two of her professors at Pellavere University, she learns that not only has her mother gone missing whilst on an archaeological expedition, but that no one will be going to search for her. Tourmaline is determined to find her and with the help o...
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In or Out: a tale of cat versus dog
Name: Jen Bevan
16 March 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Before I even had time to read In or Out, my six year old had picked it up and was giggling away. 'Whats so funny?' I asked. 'The dog is getting so annoyed with the cat,' She says as she grins. This book is a simple yet effective tale of an indecisive cat who is not sur...
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Much Too Busy
Name: Jen Bevan
15 March 2023;Genre: Friends and family
How many times as adult have we said, 'Sorry, I'm much too busy.' I know I have and am sure you have, too. Much Too Busy is a reminder to look up from the everyday life we lead. We need to look at the clouds that look like dinosaurs, laugh at the rock that looks like an elepha...
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Moonflight
Name: Jacqueline Harris
13 March 2023;Genre: Fantasy
Moonflight is a story of adventure and bravery, a quest, a cursed diamond and two little rat siblings called Tilbury and Nimble-Quick. Tilbury is the seventh born rat of the seventh born litter and that rat is always in want of adventure. Tilbury and Nimble-Quick have t...
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HappyHead
Name: Ruth Cornish
10 March 2023;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
HappyHead is a fantastic YA dystopian debut fiction book from Josh Silver about a group of unhappy teenagers who are selected to attend a residential community, 'HappyHead', which promotes wellbeing. Or does it.....? Sebastian begins the retreat with a mixture of emotio...
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Stateless
Name: Beverley Somerset
10 March 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
It is 1937, and Europe is on the brink of war. In an effort to promote peace in Europe, a youth air race has been arranged. Stella North is the only female among the 12 participants, and as such she has much to prove. On the very first leg of the race, Stella witnesses one of the other planes...
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Don't Mix Up My Dinosaur
Name: Jessica Bunney
10 March 2023;Genre: Animals
If you’re a fan of the 'That’s Not My…' series, then this book from the new series 'Don’t Mix Up My…' is the one for you! Rosamund Lloyd has created the most wonderful selection of board books for young children. For example; the 'When I Grow Up...' series is perfect for encouraging our little...
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The Nowhere Thief
Name: Sue Wilsher
08 March 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
Elsbeth lives in the quiet seaside town of Lewesby with her mother. Their antique shop is failing and, with the landlord demanding rent money which they don't have, Elsbeth has started to use her extraordinary power to solve their problems. Elsbeth can travel to parallel worlds and has been br...
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The Story Shop: Dino Danger!
Name: Amanda Shipton
06 March 2023;Genre: Adventure
The Story Shop sells adventures that you can BE in. With real characters that you'll actually meet! So what are you waiting for? Step inside - if you're BRAVE enough! When timid Bear pops by, Wilbur has just the thing - a run-for-your-life dinosaur adventure! Follow Bear and Fred throug...
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The Time Tider
Name: Sue Wilsher
06 March 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
In The Time Tider, Mara and her father, Gabriel, live in their van and are constantly on the move. Her father is forever tinkering with watches, completely absorbed in his work, plotting the next stop on their never-ending journey. Mara has never questioned their way of life u...
