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Kid: a history of the future
Name: Linda Brown
19 April 2021;Genre: Dystopian
Kid is a debut novel, the first in a trilogy and 614 pages long however, it didn't take me too long to get to the end as it's an engaging, well planned out and written plot with likeable, funny and relatable characters. Joshua Jones - or 'Kid' as he's known - is an Offliner who lives in...
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Eve out of her Ruins
Name: Sharon Bolton
19 April 2021;Genre: Real life
Eve Out Of Her Ruins is not a book for the faint-hearted in an extremely positive way. Ananda Devi does not shy away from the bleak life outcomes of four young Mauritians. She paints a picture of social deprivation, fear, violence and gender inequality with a very detailed bru...
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Name: Nathan Cox
19 April 2021;Genre: Magical Realism
The Lightning Catcher is Clare Weze's debut novel for children and what a fantastic debut it is! The story centres around Alfie Bradley and his family who have moved from the city to the village of Folding Ford. The boredom of village life quickly settles in as well as the rea...
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Rainbow Magic: Rihanna the Seahorse Fairy: The Magical Animal Fairies Book 4
Name: Vishaka Age 8
18 April 2021;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
I Love rainbow magic and unicorn magic.
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Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Poison Plot
Name: Ashin Age 10
16 April 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
This is a great sequel to the first book, which I loved as much too (if not even more). It all fitted together and I really felt as if I was in the book itself. It really helped to find that inner detective in me and, midway through the book, a little bit of hunger! It was really funny and I l...
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The Secret Life of Bees
Name: Amanda Shipton
15 April 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
Follow Buzzwing the honey bee on an unforgettable journey as you discover the secrets of the busy, buzzing world of bees. This is a beautifully written and illustrated book is packed full of information, stories from a range of cultures and cute characters to spot as you travel through the wor...
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How To Be Me
Name: Jo Clarke
15 April 2021;Genre: Friends and family
How To Be Me is an honest and tender look at what it feels like to be an outsider and to experience the pain of not being understood. How to Be Me made my heart cry out for Lucas, who lives in a world of plenty but who has so very little. Lucas might live in a house large enou...
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Wild
Name: Kyle Matravers
15 April 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Wild is the picture book debut from mum-blogger duo Annette Demetriou and Dawn White. Their blogs are centered on the challenges and pressure children face as they grow up and this book reminds young readers to always be themselves. Wolfie and Wilfie are two brothers wh...
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Thunderbolt
Name: Kelly Buxton
15 April 2021;Genre: Adventure
A fast-paced, immersive adventure story that delves into harrowing issues that plague the world. Thunderbolt, sequel to Cloudburst, does not disappoint. Join Jack, Xander and Amelia on another adventure set in the rich, deep seas off the coast of Zanzibar. Recovering from their latest o...
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The Rock From the Sky
Name: Emma O Donovan
15 April 2021;Genre: Picture Books
A cast of three contemplate and deliberate the significance of a large rock in this zen-like conversation-based tale. An unexpected other worldly cameo brings an unexpected twist to this delightfully dark observational comedy. An absolute treat to read aloud, perfect for sharing,...
