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The Mystery of the Night Watchers
Name: Emelia Helliwell
21 July 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
The Mystery of the Night Watchers is such a lovely read. As Haley's comet is drawing ever closer to earth a mother uproots her daughters and takes them to meet their grandfather they knew existed. The story begins one morning that many of us will have encountered. Children get...
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Danny Chung does not do maths
Name: Lisa Watkins
16 July 2021;Genre: Friends and family
This is a must read story in my opinion! A heart warming story of Danny Chung who loves drawing but hates maths…until Nai Nai arrives. Nai Nai is his little gran from China who has come to stay with him, his Ba and Ma in their small flat and she doesn't speak a word of English! Danny is tasked...
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An Alien in the Jam Factory
Name: Sharon Porter
16 July 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
With a jam factory, a jealous neighbour and Fizzbee the alien, what's not to like about this book? There's enough humour in An Alien in the Jam Factory to keep me as an adult entertained and the laughs kept the children happy. The illustrations by Jenny Taylor really helped to...
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The Race
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 July 2021;Genre: Personal Growth
Born in China, Lili was adopted when 18 months by her English father and Scottish mother. Together with her little sister, Alice, who they adopted from Kazakhstan. Her gran says they are a real League of Nations, leading them to support many different countries in the Olympics. Lili lov...
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The Last Paper Crane
Name: lorraine Ansell
16 July 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
Mizuki is troubled. Her grandfather does not seem like the man she once knew and one day he reveals a secret that has been burdening him for many years. Mizuki wonders if she can find a resolution to finally give him peace. The Last Paper Crane is an outstanding, evocat...
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Once Upon Our Planet
Name: Kristen Hopwood
16 July 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
Once Upon Our Planet is a collection of twelve myths set in various locations around the world, from mountains to forests and coral reefs. They incorporate existing myth ideas and whilst parts are familiar, they feel refreshingly new at the same time. Each story is only a few...
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What's That in Dog Years?
Name: Rydurn Age 12
10 July 2021;Genre: Adventure
A beautifully told story about a boy, George, and his relationship with his pet, Gizmo, the dog. Gizmo has been in George's life since he was born and the story starts when George realises, after a trip to the vet, that Gizmo may not be around for much longer in his life.
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The Mighty Lions and the Big Match
Name: Kyle Matravers
10 July 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Children often feel the pressure to perform in large parts of their lives - from social circles, to school and even the sports field. Children are even more sensitive to the particular pressures placed upon them from their parents and other adults. The sense of letting a role model down is a b...
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Shadow Chaser
Name: Kristen Hopwood
10 July 2021;Genre: Adventure
Shadow Chaser starts with an introduction to the story and then instructions for how to play. There is a 'log book' that you need to fill in each time you play to keep track of items, life points and items you have collected. You can download copies from the Usborne website, w...
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A Glasshouse of Stars
Name: Louisa Farrow
09 July 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
A Glasshouse of Stars is the story of Meixing arriving in the New Land with her family to begin a New Life. Everything is different and scary: their new house, school and even her parents' behaviour. When disaster strikes, life becomes scarier still and yet Meixing finds frien...
