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Unicorn Academy: Under the Fairy Moon: The Second Book of the Netflix series
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
17 September 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Based on Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman's Unicorn Academy chapter books, Under the Fairy Moon is a companion book to the Netflix programmes of the same name, retelling the first episode of the second series. Sapphire Dorm remain central to the adventures however there appears t...
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Anne of Green Gables
Name: Jenny Caddick
16 September 2024;Genre: Family & Home
This edition of Anne of Green Gables is a beautifully illustrated re-telling of the wonderfully classic story of lively, impetuous and charming orphan Anne ( with an 'e' ) Shirley who, despite being a girl and not a boy as expected, is adopted by siblings Matthew and Marilla C...
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The River's A Singer: Selected Poems
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 September 2024;Genre: Poetry
'The river's a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes The notes of his song.' A lively, joyous collection of poems, The River's a Singer offers a wonderful range of works, celebrating nature, family, cultural heritage and identity. Many of...
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First Big Book of How: The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know HOW!
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 September 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Children are always bursting with natural curiosity about the world around them and this beautifully presented, chunky volume, First Big Book of How, is the perfect place for them to find the answers they are looking for! The book is divided into six clear sections: The...
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Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Amari and the Night Brothers)
Name: Jacqueline Harris
16 September 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Amari has been cast out of the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations and has lost her magic, stolen by Dylan. On the plus side, her brother Quinton is awake and once again back to being the superstar agent. Quinton is determined to keep Amari safe, but when she finds out that Dylan has a terri...
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Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment
Name: Sue Wilsher
13 September 2024;Genre: Adventure
In Whetherwhy, everyone has a little bit of magic inside them, linked to one of the seasons, but each year, a handful of enchanters are born; those who can wield magic connected with spring, summer, autumn and winter. Juniper and Rafferty Quinn are twins, living with their family at the...
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British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian
Name: Sue Wilsher
12 September 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Talk Like an Egyptian is a sturdy hardback book, offering pages of information about Egyptian hieroglyphs and 125 stencils, allowing readers to create their own words and messages. Starting with an explanation of what hieroglyphs are, the information pages explore Jean-...
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Auntie Medusa and Me
Name: Emily Age 10
12 September 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
Auntie Medusa and Me is filled with Ancient Roman gods, adventure and a mixed-up family of gods who live beside Hadrian's Wall! It's very funny and full of surprises, I loved reading it.
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Fia and the Last Snow Deer
Name: Lorraine Ansell
10 September 2024;Genre: Historical Fiction
Fia's village is starving after unending winters and their hope lies with the hunters, due to return before the next solstice. As the hunters return empty handed and the village gathers to decide the fate of Fia's snow deer, she plots with her grandmother to seek out the Deer Mother and save...
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Everybody Travels: Every One A Different Journey
Name: Maria
09 September 2024;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Everybody Travels needs to be in the hands of every child because it is AMAZING! This book explores the journeys of people around the world and delves into how we are all unique and different through the text... "Eleven people in a shoe shop. One will experience one of...
