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A Puppy's First Christmas
Name: Catherine Kus
15 October 2021;Genre: Animals
I have seen many of Holly Webb’s books in our school library. They seem to be very popular with our pupils, but I have never actually read any of them - so this was my first one. I have to say, I couldn't put this book down. I absolutely loved it! A Puppy's First Christmas</stro...
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I'm Sticking with You Too
Name: Joanna Hewish
14 October 2021;Genre: Friends and family
Following on from the huge success of the first picture book, I'm Sticking with You, this gorgeous rhyming sequel is the perfect continuation of a heartwarming story. The first book, I'm Sticking with You, introduces children to Bear and Squirrel, tw...
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The Shadows of Rookhaven
Name: Jacqueline Harris
14 October 2021;Genre: Family & Home
Every one hundred years The Great Configuration occurs, when all the Family travel to Rookhaven to take part. When Billy turns up no-one is surprised because there are lots of visitors arriving. Billy, however, is hiding something and could be about to betray the family. He is like Mirabelle,...
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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...
