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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...
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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'...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
