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  • The Fox on the Swing

    The Fox on the Swing

    Name: Louise Gahan
    20 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    The Fox on a Swing is a book about a boy who didn't want to miss anything, he always had his eyes open and took in all the wonders of the everyday world wrapped in everyday routine. But what he liked best was the old swing in the park. Not because he swung on it but because of a fox who liked to...

  • Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces

    Bird Builds a Nest

    Name: Louise Gahan
    20 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    Bird Builds a Nest is a science storybook about forces. It is a story about bird who builds her nest using all the different forces necessary to get her nest built in time. The key vocabulary of pushing, pulling, turning and lifting is skilfully coupled with simple illustrations which complimen...

  • Paradise Found

    Paradise Found

    Name: Louise Gahan
    20 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    Paradise Found is a story about Albie, the farmer's dog who wakes up one morning to find that his friend Nellie has disappeared. From there on we are taken on a journey through the many different features of the local community. Milton writes about every colour, sound, smell and feeling in detai...

  • Scythe

    Scythe

    Name: Linda Brown
    19 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    In the year 2042 the human race conquered death, you cannot die, unless you are 'gleaned'! ... People have nanites in their blood that heal them and mask pain and, if they do die, they can be revived quickly and painlessly. In order to control the population, as it's no longer in the hands of nat...

  • Rock Explorer: Rocks

    Rock Explorer Series (Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Gems)

    Name: Kyle Matravers
    19 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    The 'Rock Explorer' series of books are a great introduction to non fiction books for younger readers. Full of interesting facts and bright pictures, children will be able to access the information shared and learn about fossils, rocks, minerals or gems. I think this series will be a welcome ad...

  • The Unicorn Quest

    The Unicorn Quest

    Name: Emily Age 10
    19 March 2018;

    Genre: Fantasy

    I liked this book because it is magical and full of adventure. When Claire and Sophie venture up the mysterious ladder in the fireplace they find a world of magic and tillers. But,there is also war...

  • The Hidden Staircase

    The Hounds of Penhallow Hall - The Hidden Staircase

    Name: June Hughes
    19 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    This is the third in a series of books featuring Polly, recently moved from London because of her mother's new job at Penhallow Hall in Cornwall. Penhallow Hall is a large country house open to the public and Polly has discovered its secret. There are ghosts at Penhallow Hall; specifically, the s...

  • Bug Hotel

    Bug House

    Name: Lucy Newton
    18 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    This lovely non-fiction book is packed full of information about different types of insects. There is a double page on each type of bug including ladybirds, spiders, snails, beetles, butterflies and bees. Each section gives information about different types of a species, where they live and inte...

  • Bird House

    Bird House

    Name: Lucy Newton
    18 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    What a brilliant book! This gorgeous picture book is filled with information about different types of birds and where they choose to live. Each page is covered in colourful pictures with flaps to open which reveal even more interesting facts. The book covers different species including owls, swa...

  • Neon Leon

    Neon Leon

    Name: Emily Beale
    18 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    Neon Leon is not your average chameleon. He's easy to spot amongst his inconspicuous friends, whether or not he's hanging around in a leafy jungle, a sunny desert or a craggy rock pile. Whilst he may look like all of the other chameleons, lizard shaped with tong-like feet and an incredible curly...