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Fallout
Name: Beverley Somerset
22 July 2024;Genre: Historical Fiction
Marcus Pritchard does not have an easy life; his family are notorious for being on the wrong side of the law. With one brother already in borstal and another heading the same way, everyone expects Marcus to go down the wrong path, too. However, Marcus hates being labelled 'a Pritchard' and has...
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The Boy Who Painted The World
Name: Maria Faithorn
19 July 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
Wow! This book is absolutely full of opportunity for imaginative development. From seeing an imperfection as something quite perfect and boosting self-esteem, to shapes and their properties, colour mixing and endless imaginative ideas, this book is perfect for any classroom or home. <st...
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Taylor Blake is a Legend
Name: Sam
19 July 2024;Genre: Romance & Relationships
Taylor Blake is a Legend is a fabulous story of friendship, school and first love, from the bestselling rom-com author, Laura Jane Williams. A hilarious and heartfelt story that will appeal to fans of Geek Girl and Jacqueline Wilson. Every teenager knows that the move...
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Changing Tides
Name: Sue Wilsher
18 July 2024;Genre: Family & Home
Lula is excited that she and her dad are going on a trip to the seaside - her favourite place. But this visit will be different because Theo and his mum, Simone, are coming with them as they are now part of her family- but Lula is not sure how she feels about this… Changing Tide...
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Girl, Missing
Name: Emma Age 12
18 July 2024;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
I love the thrill and the excitement of this book, it also has good elements of danger. I just loved this book some much that I couldn't put it down . I am now half way through the second one and love it.
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Us in the Before and After
Name: Clare Wilkins
17 July 2024;Genre: Bereavement
Mab has found Elk. Elk didn't know she needed finding, but now she wouldn't have it any other way. In the 'free-range' Mab, she has gained a new best friend and a whole new perspective on life. Cocooned by love, friendship and family, Elk's existence, even allowing for the pains and problems o...
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Godfrey is a Frog
Name: Maria Faithorn
17 July 2024;Genre: Funny Stories
Oh Godfrey! This wonderful story tells the tale of Godfrey as he changes from an egg into a frog and develops eyes, legs, arms and a tongue. He enjoys each of these changes and waits patiently for the next change. He waits. And waits. And waits. Nothing else appears to change - no moustache, n...
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Doggy Dance Off
Name: Jo Thomas
16 July 2024;Genre: Animals
Meet a range of different dogs as they show off their moves at the big doggy dance off - and find out who the mysterious dancer is. Doggy Dance Off is my daughter's favourite book at the moment! It's funny, nicely illustrated and very fun to read. There is clever use of...
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The Voyage of Sam Singh
Name: Jenny Caddick
15 July 2024;Genre: Adventure
The Voyage of Sam Singh is the second stunning and enchanting tale from Gita Ralleigh's alternative colonial India. The first in the series, The Destiny of Minou Moonshine, is a vividly lush and adventurous tale of bravery a...
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Gloria Goes for Gold
Name: Louise Gahan
15 July 2024;Genre: Friends and family
Gloria and her family are synchronised swimmers and have always won Gold at the Championships. Gloria loves her family but strives to win something all for herself; something she doesn't have to share. Marina Firth's playful text follows Gloria's encounter with different animals and their chos...