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Name: Sam
19 October 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
With the Government joining forces with schools and parents calling for a ban on social media for under 16s, this fabulous book will 'fill the gap' by creating endless opportunities for children and young teens to think creatively and perhaps find out just who they are. <p...
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The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm (The Wildcat Series, 2)
Name: Louisa Farrow
15 October 2026;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm is the second book in the series about Puffin Lau, her best friend Lance and the kuri - a rare species of wildcat with remarkable healing powers. I would recommend reading the books in order, although there is a brief summary at the start of...
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The Potion of Doom (Jekyll vs Hyde)
Name: Beverley Somerset
12 October 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Henrik Jekyll is a spoiled brat. His parents are divorced, and Henrik manipulates them into giving him everything he wants. So, he is delighted when he learns that he has inherited Jekyll Manor in the town of Gothville from his ancestor Doctor Henry Jekyll. The townspeople hate the Jekyll fami...
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Cinnamon Crumb, Baking Detective: The Great Cake Caper
Name: Jacqueline Harris
12 October 2026;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Cinnamon Crumb lives in the town of Marzipan, a place full of amazing bakers. Sadly, Cinnamon is not among them, she is in fact a culinary disaster. When she is asked by one of the star bakers to find out if her rival is sabotaging her bakes, Cinnamon finds her forte and becomes a detective, w...
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Attack of the Sea Dogs (Time Keys, book 4)
Name: Beverley Somerset
12 October 2026;Genre: Adventure
Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson are off on another time-travelling adventure! This time, they are heading for Tudor England, accompanied by Jeopardy's father, Emmett, and without the knowledge of Sim's mother, Callidora. The children believe they are going to search for Sim's father, Abe, to prevent...
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Peas on Your Knees: A Life in the Poems of Michael Rosen
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 October 2026;Genre: Poetry
Since I started teaching, Michael Rosen's poetry has appeared in my teaching with every class and group of children - of all ages - that I have worked with. Bursting with fun observational humour and lively language, his poems are a delight to read aloud, perform and share - a...
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Dead Yard: Deep Trouble
Name: Sam
09 October 2026;Genre: Horror
Dead Yard: Deep Trouble is the second spooktacular book in this great series by PJ Killburn. However, it's also a fab read as a standalone, as a recap of the first book is very cleverly interwoven in the first few pages of this book. Jermaine is excited to find out that he has been acce...
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The Big Book Of Mysteries
Name: Jen Bevan
09 October 2026;Genre: Mystery & Detective
What a fabulous book. I read it cover to cover and then wanted to begin again. Who doesn't want to know about the Loch Ness Monster or rain that looks like blood. Even as an adult, the mysteries in this book are fascinating and appealing to me. I think many good readers aged seven and a...
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Graveyard Gladiators
Name: Jacqueline Harris
09 October 2026;Genre: Horror
Jude moves to the town of Blackhinge and ends up in the Graveyard Games. The prize is his life and the lives of his dad and new friend Posie. He has three days to win, and the games involve monsters and ghouls. Plus, his trainer is a zombie. Can Jude, an ordinary human boy, achieve what no-one...
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World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider
Name: Jacqueline Harris
09 October 2026;Genre: Fantasy
George has always wanted adventure and then he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Shipwrecked on a magical island teaming with bloodthirsty unicorns, he has to survive by gaining a unicorn's trust. Exploring the island, he then finds that there is a lot more to worry about than some unicor...
