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Rusthead
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;Genre: Science Fiction
Whilst out searching for scrap, rustheads Kol and Sully find a dormant spaceship, hidden deep beneath the layers of junk. When the sentient ship comes to life, they find that they are not alone. Solene, a mysterious silver-haired girl, is on board and she is on a mission. Finding themselves ca...
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Into Thin Air
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;Genre: Family & Home
When Luna's dad leaves home in the middle of the night, no one else seems to be worried about him. But as the days pass, Luna, her best friend, Casey, and her younger sister, Jade, try to work out what has happened to him. As the clues mount, they uncover secrets and lies . . . but will they f...
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Scaredy Cat
Name: Linda Canning
31 August 2026;Genre: Personal Growth
Scaredy Cat has a lovely message at its heart about finding the courage to try something new and gradually growing in confidence. When a nervous child meets an equally frightened cat, their developing friendship gives them both the encouragement they need to be a little braver...
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The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
Name: Louisa Farrow
31 August 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
If Arthur Guppy can avoid detentions for a term, he will get a MetaVR 3000, top of the range, virtual reality headset for Christmas. Naturally, he is trying his hardest to be good; unfortunately, although he means well, he hasn’t quite got the guile or self-awareness to avoid trouble. So, by t...
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Isobel Hates Change: A joyful picture book about embracing the unexpected
Name: Louise Gahan
28 August 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isobel Hates Change is a warm and reassuring picture book about a young girl who loves routine and knowing exactly what to expect from her school day. From spending time with her best friend Lillian to enjoying her favourite lessons, everything feels safe and predictable until...
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The Bear Who Wanted to Dance
Name: Sue Wilsher
27 August 2026;Genre: Personal Growth
Rita longs to become a ballerina. Fuelled by her passion for dance, she practises every day, striving to become the best she can be. However, as she looks at ballet magazines and compares herself to her friends, Rita is filled with self-doubt, feeling that she is the wrong shape to be able to...
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One Dog Two Dogs
Name: Lucy Hopkins
26 August 2026;Genre: Early Skills
A lovely interactive picture book to begin counting! This book has lovely, bright illustrations to attract little eyes. The colours pop from the pages and there's all sorts of different shapes and sizes of dogs to look at. Every page has flaps to lift and I like that they are...
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Isobel Hates Change
Name: Linda Canning
26 August 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isobel Hates Change is a sweet, relatable story about a little girl who really doesn't like things being different. From changes to routines and expectations to the uncomfortable feelings that come with things not staying exactly as we expect, it explores something that I thin...
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British Museum: The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel
Name: Sam
24 August 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
With the Bayeux Tapestry currently on loan from France and displayed at The British Museum, (Sept 2026-July 2027) The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel is a perfect way of helping children understand this incredible historic artefact. The Bayeux Tapestry: The G...
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Into Thin Air
Name: Sam
24 August 2026;Genre: Family & Home
In Into Thin Air, Luna's family is going through a tough time; money is short and her parents have had to close the family café and find work elsewhere. They are clearly unhappy and this is beginning to impact upon Luna and her sister, Jade. Luna dreams of becoming an a...
