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Marv and the Humongous Hamster
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
Marv and his super-suit are back in this, his 6th , adventure, Marv and the Humongous Hamster. Who doesn't need a super-suit and one that is powered by kindness and imagination, no less? This story starts from a very relatable problem for any young reader; the need to p...
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Dungeon Runners Level 1: Hero Trial
Name: Jane Rew
01 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
Dungeon Runners Level 1: Hero Trial is a great book to put into the hands of those newly independent readers who are drawn to the fantasy titles their older siblings are reading. Here, in Dungeon Runners, they have a story which will stretch their reading skill by its use of l...
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The Final Year
Name: Isabella Age 9
01 June 2024;Genre: Poetry
I love it sooooo much - my teacher read The Final Year to my class and we love it.
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Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold
Name: Janet Fisher
31 May 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
In a small enclave near Cambridge live the descendants of the Greek gods. Hannah Messenger is the grand-daughter of Hermes, currently in prison. Entry to Hockwold is past a large stone beyond which everyone is a descendant of the gods. The community is headed up by Zeus (retired) and his wife...
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Dragon Force: Devourer's Attack
Name: Nathan Cox
31 May 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Dragon Force: Devourer's Attack is part of an exciting new series by Katie and Kevin Tsang. The first book was fantastic, and this one continues the excitement seamlessly. This series provides young readers with an excellent introduction to the fantasy genre. It is an action-p...
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The Suitcase
Name: Sue Wilsher
31 May 2024;Genre: Family & Home
When a little boy is left at his grandparent’s for the summer holidays, he expects to be completely bored as nothing ever happens there and there is nothing to do. However, when searching the attic, he finds a suitcase, full of mysterious things and photos of people having incredible adventure...
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Who ate Steve?
Name: Maria Faithorn
30 May 2024;Genre: Funny Stories
Who Ate Steve? Is a well illustrated book which supports the learning of size, but not in the usual way that you'd expect! This well written and humorous text takes the reader through the amusing adventure of Steve and Marcel. Marcel is not just big; he also likes to ea...
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Does a Bear Wash its Hair?: Animals eat, sleep and poo, just like you!
Name: Sue Wilsher
30 May 2024;Genre: Animals
Does a Bear Wash its Hair? is a wonderful exploration of animals and their habits! Through the perfect mix of rhyming text, snippets of information and delightful illustrations, children can discover so much about animal habits. The book starts by showi...
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The Cheat Book (1)
Name: Margaret Pemberton
30 May 2024;Genre: School Stories
Kamal desperately wants to be one of the 'cool' kids at school, but life is not making it easy. So, when he finds a book called 'The Cheat Book' he decides to take any advice that it can give him. With the help of his best friends and his inner 'angels', from his Muslim heritage, he hopes to u...
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Freya's Gold
Name: Hayley Summerfield
30 May 2024;Genre: Adventure
Fiona Longmuir's new book 'Freya’s Gold' is an exciting new adventure full of twists and turns that keep you thoroughly entertained. Edge is no ordinary seaside town, and Freya loves living there because it feels like something strange could happen at any moment. Freya lives w...