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Ellie Pillai is Not Done Yet
Name: Ruth Cornish
01 July 2024;Genre: Romance & Relationships
Ellie Pillai is Not Done Yet, the third novel in the Ellie Pillai series by Christine Pillainayagam is as fabulous as the first two. Chock full of relatable teen issues, Ellie is once again exploring romantic and family relationships as well as negotiating her friendships....
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Amari and the Great Game (Amari and the Night Brothers)
Name: Jenny Caddick
01 July 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Amari and the Great Game is the absolutely gripping sequel to the amazing Amari and the Night Brothers and it is just as magical and well-crafted as the first book. Amari has already saved t...
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I Am Rebel
Name: Beverley Somerset
30 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
Rebel is a good dog. He lives with his owner, 12-year-old Tom, on a sheep farm. Rebel thinks life is just perfect, however, Tom knows that it is not. The King is doubling the taxes, making it almost impossible for people to live. When Tom meets Rider, the leader of the Reds, he is drawn into a...
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Crookhaven: The Island Heist (Book 3)
Name: Jenny Caddick
28 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
The Island Heist is a thrilling third visit to Crookhaven (the school where young criminals hone and sharpen their skills but all in the name of becoming criminally yet morally good citizens). Pickpocket extraordinaire Gabriel is now in his third year a...
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Natterjack Toad Can't Believe It!
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
28 June 2024;Genre: Animals
Natterjack Toad Can't Believe It! is a picturebook that celebrates anticipation and satisfaction in a humorous, adventurous way. Natterjack Toad is looking forward to enjoying his favourite treat - Chocolate Chunk Crunchy Munch Cookies which "taste terrific and make a mighty c...
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The Bravest Word
Name: Jo Clarke
28 June 2024;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
The Bravest Word is centred around a boy called Matt who, it would appear, has a lot to be grateful for. He has parents who love him, a group of friends who look out for him and a talent for football. However, Matt is overwhelmed by feelings of anger, irritation and sadness. H...
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The Safari Stomp
Name: Jo Thomas
27 June 2024;Genre: Picture Books
The Safari Stomp is a lively, rhythmical read, following a little boy and his bunny friend who meet different animals on their walk. The animals all have different moves to show the pair which is great fun for the reader to join in with. My daughter loved lunging, crawl...
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Mermaid Academy: Millie and Storm
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
26 June 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Millie and Storm is the fifth instalment in the Mermaid Academy series created by the team behind the Unicorn Academy series. Each title is named after a student and their dolphin companion and puts them centre stage of the story in much the same way the Unico...
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Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings
Name: Jenny Caddick
26 June 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings is a beautifully presented and incredibly informative non-fiction book that delves into the history of the Vikings. These infamous, "bloodthirsty raiders" were so much more than fierce warriors on the hunt for loot and...
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Mayowa and the Sea of Words
Name: Beverley Somerset
25 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
When 10-year-old Mayowa Howard goes to stay with her Grandpa Edward for the summer, she discovers that he is a 'logosalter' - he can jump onto a book, harness the emotions contained within the words of the story, and channel them into the world. Mayowa has also inherited this skill, and, altho...
