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Cat Eyes and Dog Whistles: The Seven Senses of Humans and Other Animals
- Cathy Evans, Becky Thorns
- Cicada Books
- ISBN13: 9781800660137
- Published: 07-10-2021
They say that seeing is believing - and there's some truth in that. Highly sensitive receptor cells in our eyes, ears, noses, tongues and skin relay messages to the brain and allow us to interpret the things going on around us, creating our sense of reality. But how do our senses work? And how...
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The Secret Animal Society
- Luke Gamble
- Scholastic
- ISBN13: 9780702309618
- Published: 07-10-2021
A thrilling magical adventure, perfect for animal lovers! The debut novel from real-life vet Luke Gamble, as seen on Sky TV. 'An irresistible, magical adventure' Vashti Hardy, author of Wildspark. When Edith Wight is sent to spend the summer with her eccentric uncle, she has no idea wha...
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Theodora Hendrix and the Curious Case of the Cursed Beetle
- Jordan Kopy, Chris Jevons
- Walker Books Ltd
- ISBN13: 9781406392623
- Published: 07-10-2021
If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is certain she can handle anythi...
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Frankenstiltskin: Fairy Tales Gone Bad
- Joseph Coelho, Freya Hartas
- Walker Books Ltd
- ISBN13: 9781406389678
- Published: 07-10-2021
The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho.Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort,...
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The Queen in the Cave
- Julia Sarda
- Walker Books Ltd
- ISBN13: 9781406367430
- Published: 07-10-2021
Julia Sarda spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed... One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued... Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Togethe...
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The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales
- Jen Campbell, Adam de Souza
- Thames & Hudson
- ISBN13: 9780500652589
- Published: 07-10-2021
'Guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck' Neil Gaiman. Jen Campbell's collection of terrifyingly gruesome tales lends a modern edge to fairy tale collections for young readers. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of fairy tale history, Campbell's stories undo th...
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Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue
- William Grill
- Flying Eye Books
- ISBN13: 9781838740238
- Published: 01-10-2021
When a world war comes to Myanmar (Burma), one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper Po Toke and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, taking trust...
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Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest
- Aisling Fowler
- HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN13: 9780008394158
- Published: 30-09-2021
Set in the snowy northern forests of an imagined prehistoric world, Fireborn is the middle-grade debut of the decade. At turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad, it marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children's storytelling. Twelve has spoken the Pled...
