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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
21 June 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

With her best friend moving to Scotland, Jean is only consoled by the thought of spending the summer with her first boyfriend, Leon. However, when he tells her that he is off to America for three weeks and her parents announce the family are moving house, her holiday does not go to plan and th...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
21 June 2024;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

This fantastic book is a fun, exciting take on the superhero genre, perfect for a YA audience and older secondary school students. The Love Interest offers action from the start with the main characters Jenna and brand new superhero Blaze meeting as a result of a potentially d...

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Name: Jane Rew
21 June 2024;

Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies

Racial prejudice, stereotyping, parental or societal expectations, disadvantage, 'disability' - all these have presented obstacles to success to women down the ages. But there have always been those who have risen to the challenge; whose courage and determination is truly inspiring. <st...

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