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The Destiny of Minou Moonshine
Name: Jennifer Caddick
09 May 2024;Genre: Fantasy
The Destiny of Minou Moonshine is a stunning story that steps back in history and time and whisks the reader into the richly exotic landscape of an alternate Indian colonial city. Moonlally is a city divided into Whitetowners and Blacktowners and for the past 13 long, grim yea...
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When I Became Your Daddy
Name: Joanne Thomas
08 May 2024;Genre: Family & Home
When I Became Your Daddy is a sweet rhyming book about the relationship between a father and their child. This beautifully illustrated book follows an otter and its pup as they explore all the things unconditional love brings. There is silver foil decorating each page, making...
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Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Name: Jo Clarke
08 May 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
When characters in a story have names like Mrs Rickety-Knees and Rusty Fizzbang, you know that you are in for a rip roaring, imaginative adventure. Set in the tranquil village of Yawn, this is the riveting tale of feisty female protagonist, Amber, who is unexpectedly recruited to be an apprent...
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Iris Green, Unseen
Name: Clare Wilkins
08 May 2024;Genre: Romance & Relationships
'Iris Green is Grey'. The graffiti proves everything that Iris believes about herself - boring, inconsequential, invisible. How has she hooked the delectable Theo - resident school heartthrob? How has she managed to snare two amazing best friends? When will she be found out? The unravelling ha...
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Sister Spirit
Name: Clair Bossons
07 May 2024;Genre: Supernatural
Written by Nigerian-German author Efua Traore, Sister Spirit is her first novel for older readers. This supernatural mystery/thriller will appeal to those that enjoy stories set in other countries, mysteries, myths and romance. The main character Tara is a 16-year-old a...
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When Saturday Comes
Name: Hayley Summerfield
07 May 2024;Genre: Family & Home
When Saturday Comes by Tony Bradman is a well-crafted story that tackles the sensitive area of divorce and mental well-being through a relatable theme. Life for Daniel has changed immensely, due to his parents' separation and his dad moving abroad. Daniel has moved school and...
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Time Travel Twins: The Stone Age Clash
Name: Jane Rew
07 May 2024;Genre: Adventure
If you're familiar with this Time Travel Twins series, you’ll know that Scarlett and Thomas are in for some fun, if hairy, encounters. In The Stone Age Clash they travel 4,000 years into the past to meet Minnow, a very...
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The Hidden Story of Estie Noor
Name: Jacqueline Harris
07 May 2024;Genre: Friends and family
Estie is sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland after being expelled from school. She is furious as no one wants to listen to her side of the story. Her aunt Ru is not what she was expecting; clearly estranged from her sister, she turns out to be lovely. With a newfound friend, Idris, Estie st...
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Girl on the Fly
Name: Sam
07 May 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
Girl on the Fly by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl is a heartfelt tale of family and friendship. Kamaria lives with her parents, who are originally from Tanzania, and when her Aunt Rose comes to stay, Kamaria's life is thrown into all sorts of turmoil. However, Kamaria slowly starts...
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It All Started With A Lie
Name: Emelia Helliwell
07 May 2024;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Murder, mystery and one amazing, never expected twist at the end... It All Started with a Lie follows Pearl and her three friends on a journey to find the truth. Pearl unexpectedly uncovers a family secret during a game of hide and seek with her twin brothers. Pearl shows her...
