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Aliens Invaded my Talent Show
Name: Kelly Buxton
02 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book is laugh out loud funny, my 11-year-old agrees and is currently speed reading it as I type. I would struggle to find anyone who would not enjoy this book. Full of powerful descriptions and similes - 'two red eyes that burned like embers from the fires of hell' - it would be a great tool...
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the lost day
Name: Linda brown
02 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Witches, magic, dragons, a grumpy cat, oops sorry a Kolbold! Flying broomsticks, trolls and a map of a magical fantasy world, what more could a reader want? Nothing! This debut novel has got it all and will keep many readers from 8+ totally engaged in its plot with all its magical twists and turn...
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Name: Daniel Katz
01 August 2019;Genre: Fantasy
Storm is slowly growing into her role as the Weather Witch for her people - the island folk of Yanlin - when she is set a new challenge. Sent on a diplomatic mission to the vibrant and exciting trade centre of Bellum Island, Storm finds a land of lavish opulence, temptation and political machi...
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I, Cosmo
Name: June Hughes
01 August 2019;Genre: Animals
This is the story of family breakdown from the point of view of the family dog. Cosmo, a golden retriever of some 13 years, has lived with Zora and David since the early days of their marriage and was there to welcome their children, Max and Emmaline, into the world.We meet the fam...
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Ariki and the Island of Wonder
Name: Kelly Buxton
31 July 2019;Genre: Environment & Nature
Moana fans will be thrilled at this series of short reads by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Nicola Kinnear, from Walker Books. Suitable for younger, beginner readers who love adventure stories, with settings inspired by the Polynesian coastline. In the second book of the series Ariki, who belong...
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Ariki and the Giant Shark
Name: Kelly Buxton
31 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
Moana fans will be thrilled at this series of short reads by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Nicola Kinnear, from Walker Books. Suitable for younger, beginner readers who love adventure stories on settings When Ariki is washed up on the shores of Turtle Beach, adorning tattoos on the side of her b...
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The Inner Child
Name: Lizi Backhouse
30 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book is more like a letter from the author to children. It explains how every adult has an inner child. The pictures are entertaining and there isn't a lot of text to this book, but there is a 'lesson' to be learned about enjoying being a child because it makes being an adult more fun. Th...
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Warrior Monkeys and the Volcano Adventure
Name: June Hughes
30 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
Bekko and Suki are trainee Warrior Monkeys on a remote island. They and their classmates are being instructed in the martial arts by their dedicated teachers. Suki has much to learn about patience and responsibility while Bekko lacks belief in himself. Their life consists of drills and exercises...
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Cinders and Sparks: Magic at Midnight
Name: Mandy Abel
29 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
Cinders lives with her father, who works as a builder for King Picklebottom, and her stepmother, who is bossy and boring. She doesn't really get on well with her stepsisters - Cinders likes reading, arts and crafts, and playing outside in the forest. She doesn't mind getting messy at all; in fact...
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Vocabulary Ninja
Name: Kate Geraets
28 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
I love words. I love reading them, learning them, learning about them. I like playing with them and stringing them together to see how they sound. I like to share this love with my children and the children I work with. I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up Vocabulary Ninja but all I can...
