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The Same but Different
Name: Samantha Hughes
14 October 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
The Same but Different is a great starting point for conversations about inclusion. The bright, colourful illustrations and clear explanations engage children of all ages from the outset. I have this book on display and it has prompted children to broaden their perspectives an...
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The Christmas Carrolls
Name: Jennifer Caddick
14 October 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
You will find Christmas chaos and joy in overdrive in this hilarious, festive and warm spirited story of the MOST Christmas loving family ever. Every second of the Carrolls' lives are dedicate to sharing and celebrating the Christmas spirit of love, happiness, kindness and cheer. Young Holly C...
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Diary of an Accidental Witch
Name: Nicola Mansfield Niemi
13 October 2021;Genre: Magical Realism
Diary of an Accidental Witch follows the story of Bea Black as she moves with her father to the sleepy town of Little Spellshire. At first, Bea isn't really too concerned with the fact that there are a gazillion cats or odd shops like Mr Riggle's Emporium with the sign outside...
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Diary of an Accidental Witch
Name: Emily Weston
12 October 2021;Genre: Magical Realism
I was immediately transported into Bea's world, where she is surrounded by mystery and magic. The story, told from Bea's point of view, is thoroughly entertaining and I can imagine children in classrooms from Year 2+ enjoying this as a class read, where they can discuss Bea's mishaps after the...
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Dark and Shallow Lies
Name: Sharon Bolton
12 October 2021;Genre: Supernatural
In Dark and Shallow Lies, Grey is back in the small town of La Cachette where she was born and brought back to every summer. Except this summer is different and she is not prepared for what she will encounter. Her best friend, Elora, has been missing for months and Grey knows...
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Billie Swift Takes Flight
Name: Jacqueline Harris
11 October 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
Billie is 12 years old. She loves planes and hates school. She lives near an airfield and the date is 1942. Britain is at war. One day she sees a pilot in a spitfire crash in a field near her home. In order to find out what happened to the pilot, Billie visits the airfield and, through a quirk...
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Billie Swift Takes Flight
Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 October 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
Iszi Lawrence has managed to capture an unfamiliar tale of WWII in Billie Swift Takes Flight. This brilliant story highlights the history and bravery of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) women, who were courageous enough to battle against all odds to get the air forces planes...
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The Haunting of Aveline Jones
Name: Linda Canning
10 October 2021;Genre: Supernatural
The Haunting of Aveline Jones is a deliciously dark, hauntingly-good ghost story, filled to the brim with menace, malevolence and mystery. It is a truly frightening tale and is not for the feint of heart! When Aveline is sent to stay with her aunt in a small, sea-side v...
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The Bewitching of Aveline Jones
Name: Linda Canning
10 October 2021;Genre: Supernatural
I was absolutely bewitched by this story - Phil Hickes is genuine talent in the world of children's fiction. His ghost stories strike the perfect balance for any young horror fans: they are truly scary, whilst still maintaining readable and engaging storylines. I particularly like that he avoi...
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Monster Hunting For Beginners
Name: Louisa Farrow
10 October 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
Jack is a child. He is small for his age, clumsy and wears glasses. He is also an apprentice monster hunter - after all, his name is Jack. At the start of the story, his over-protective dad mysteriously disappears and Jack is tricked into becoming apprentice to an elderly monster-hunter called...
