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A Cat Called Waverly
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
15 November 2021;Genre: Friends and family
This touching story, A Cat Called Waverly, has lasting friendship, war and homelessness as overarching themes. Waverly the cat was born in a city park. His human friend, Donald, loves and takes care of him until he joins the army and leaves to fight in the war. Lonely, the cat...
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A Puppy Called Sparkle
Name: Carol Wright
15 November 2021;Genre: Animals
This story took me by surprise and I am glad it did. I was expecting a sweet story about Sparkle and her new family. What I discovered was a cleverly written story introducing children to what is involved in looking after a puppy, how to choose a puppy to buy, and to be wary of puppy farms, in...
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Great Britons
Name: Carol Wright
15 November 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
This non-fiction book is packed with information about 50 Great Britons, who have been born in the UK or have made the UK their home. I particularly like the fact that it is so diverse and just right for children to learn about how these amazing people. Their stories share how people can overc...
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The Ember Days
Name: Linda Brown
12 November 2021;Genre: Fantasy
Well, this wonderful new author has done it once again, as she has turned out another epic adventure in this sequel book to The Harm Tree... After the drama and traumatic events of book one (which I highly recommend you read first) our two strong female protagonists, Ebba and Torny are back to...
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The Outside is Inside
Name: Kyle Matravers
12 November 2021;Genre: Bereavement
Joe Moorwood has managed to create something very special when it comes to The Outside is Inside. This text is certainly not one that you would necessarily consider as a read loud during story time but it is priceless when it comes to allowing children to begin to understand a...
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The Green Giant
Name: Sharon Porter
12 November 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Green Giant is not only a book about improving the environment but also describes why some people move from one part of the world to another. Bea Green (the main character) goes to visit her grandad in the countryside for a short holiday and while she is there she discover...
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The Book of Stolen Dreams
Name: Julie Broadbent
12 November 2021;Genre: Adventure
The Book of Stolen Dreams is a fantastical, rip-roaring adventure from master storyteller David Farr. This is his first time writing for children and he has created a wonderful, magical story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Set in the land of Krasnia we...
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My Skin, Your Skin: Let's talk about race, racism and empowerment
Name: Maria Aldred
12 November 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
This book is a must for every classroom as it covers such an important subject and in our classroom led to lots of discussions about race and diversity. This excellent book helps support this subject by explaining key vocabulary, asking key questions and with captions which help support...
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The Book of Stolen Dreams
Name: Beverley Somerset
12 November 2021;Genre: Adventure
Rachel lives with her older brother, Robert and their parents in the city of Brava in the land of Krasnia. Her father is a librarian and works in the North Brava Public Lending Library. When Rachel was just a baby, the Krasnia was taken over by the evil dictator Charles Malstain. He hated chil...
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Name: Carol Wright
12 November 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Shifty and Sam are bakers who have been asked by Santa to bake a festive feast. All the elves are poorly and Santa needs help to finish the presents for the Christmas Eve deadline. Along comes Flo. Will Flo and the boys save the day? The illustrations seem to leap off the page and take...
