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Calling the Whales
Name: Sam
02 October 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
Calling the Whales by Jasbinder Bilan is written specifically for readers aged 8+ who struggle with longer texts or unfamiliar words. Part of Barrington Stoke's HiLo reader, dyslexia friendly series, this book is a simple yet touching tale of two young children who try to save...
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Boy Underwater
Name: Aaron Age 9
02 October 2023;Genre: Friends and family
This book made me feel happy because it was full of wonder.
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Woodland Magic 4: Operation Owl
Name: Jen Bevan
01 October 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
Children aged five plus will enjoy listening to the book, and it is perfect for those aged seven plus to read independently. I love the new Woodland Magic book series and I was keen to find out what adventures Cora, Jax and their friends would have. I like the idea that in the middle of a wood...
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The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Name: Lauren Maidman
01 October 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is a beautiful story book about the journey Dr Morely and her crew take to find the giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of planning and research, the crew finally embarks on their boat to the Arctic to find the Giant Arctic Jellyfish....
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A Whole World of Art: A time-travelling trip through a whole world of art
Name: Julie Broadbent
01 October 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
A Whole World of Art is a time-travelling trip through the world of art, taking in 27 scenes from art history and going right around the world. This book is a fascinating and a very different take on introducing children to the world of art. As we follow our two guides, Alzena...
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Man-Man and the Tree of Memories
Name: Julie Broadbent
01 October 2023;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Man-Man and the Tree of Memories is a story of dance, magic and liberty. Man-Man and his family are getting ready for the Notting Hill Carnival; a time for the whole family to celebrate and enjoy the wonderful experience of dance and music during the carnival. Everyone is exci...
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Soul Hunters
Name: Bethany Age 13
01 October 2023;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Soul Hunters is the first book of a trilogy following the protagonist Genna, who is a First Ascendant. First Ascendants were chosen to carry the 'Light' and keep it safe. The antagonist is an Incarnate called Tanas who tries to sacrifice Genna's soul in order to extinguish the...
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Ivy Newt and the Time Thief
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 October 2023;Genre: Adventure
Ivy Newt has a new mystery to solve; every Halloween at sunrise, a spooky haunted house appears near Newt Castle, only to disappear again at the stroke of midnight. In a race against time, Ivy and Tom set out to solve the mystery, stumbling upon an imprisoned witch, a powerful sorcerer and a p...
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Read, Scream, Repeat
Name: Linda Canning
01 October 2023;Genre: Horror
What a brilliant book this is! Read, Scream, Repeat is an anthology of 13 (!) short stories, from some of my favourite children's authors: Jennifer Killick, Phil Hickes, Rachel Delahaye and Sharna Jackson, to name but a few. It contains a delightful mix of styles of stories, a...
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The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Name: Lauren Maidman
01 October 2023;Genre: Picture Books
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is a beautiful story book about the journey Dr Morely and her crew take to find the giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of planning and research, the crew finally embarks on their boat to the Arctic to find the Giant Arctic Jellyfish....
