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• Clive Gifford, Marc-Etienne Peintre
• QED Publishing
• ISBN13: 9781784939670
• Published: 19-04-2018

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay.Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be u...

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• Jewell Parker Rhodes
• Hachette Children's Group
• ISBN13: 9781510104396
• Published: 19-04-2018

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes.ALIVETwelve-year-old Jerome doesn't get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes ca...

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• Jaco Jacobs, Kobus Geldenhuys
• Oneworld Publications
• ISBN13: 9781786073174
• Published: 12-04-2018

*Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal* *Spectator Best Books of the Year selection* Two unlikely heroes inspire a whole town by fighting to save a tree Sometimes, in the blink of an eye, you do something that changes your life forever. ...

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• Veronica Roth
• HarperCollins Publishers
• ISBN13: 9780008192198
• Published: 10-04-2018

In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. The Fates Divide is a richly imagined tale of hope and resilience told in four stunning perspectives. The lives of Cyra...

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• Katherine Woodfine, Kate Pankhurst
• Barrington Stoke Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781781127681
• Published: 06-04-2018

Young Rose dreams of sewing beautiful dresses for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, Rose must draw on all her skills to create the most breathtaking dress of them all Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture,...

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• Kieran Larwood, David Wyatt
• Faber & Faber
• ISBN13: 9780571328420
• Published: 05-04-2018

The Legend of Podkin One-Ear continues in this second Five Realms' adventure from the winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award. The bard tiptoes out of his room, the crow-dream still echoing in his head, making him twitch at imaginary creaks of iron wings... The bard must leave Thornbu...

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• Jess Butterworth, Rob Biddulph
• Hachette Children's Group
• ISBN13: 9781510102118
• Published: 05-04-2018

A vivid, warm and atmospheric adventure set in the mountains of India, about a girl who is determined to protect the wild leopards of the mountain from poachers, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.I thought we'd live here forever ... but then, I thought Mum would be here forever...

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• Ele Fountain
• Pushkin Children's Books
• ISBN13: 9781782691976
• Published: 05-04-2018

Shif is just an ordinary boy who likes chess, maths and racing his best friend home from school. But one day, soldiers with guns come to his door - and he knows that he is no longer safe.  Shif is forced to leave his mother and little sister, and embark on a dangerous journey; a journey throug...

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