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Name: Sam Phillips
20 October 2020;Genre: Magical Realism
The Midnight Swan is the third book in Catherine Fisher's Clockwork Crow trilogy and, while this was a great, magical adventure as a 'standalone' read, I am sure that it would have been even better if I had read the first two Seren and Crow stories beforehand. I have no doubt that The Midnight...
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The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain
Name: Clare Wilkins
20 October 2020;Genre: Adventure
The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain by Hakim is an important and timely re-edition. Beginning with the earliest known Africans in Britain and moving onto the triangular trade and eventually World War Two and beyond, this book shows how and why African a...
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Name: Elen Green
15 October 2020;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
We are all now, sadly, familiar with the recent history of the 'Windrush generation' through headlines about the poor treatment the group has faced in recent years - but information about why this generation chose to come to the UK is often overlooked.The Story of the Windr...
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Name: Jane Gould
15 October 2020;Genre: Bullying
In The Night Bus Hero, we meet Hector who has been getting into trouble for as long as he can remember. He doesn't mind being in detention often, because that's when he comes up with his best ideas. Along with his two friends, Will and Katie, Hector is feared by all the pupils...
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Name: David Age 9
12 October 2020;Genre: Myths & Legends
I would rate this book 5/5 because it's one of those comedy books: I LOVE THEM and the illustrations are extraordinary! It's like How to Train Your Dragon but more comedic. I would recommend this book and want more people to experience Cat Weldon's writing. If you like funny books, or adventure s...
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Name: Maria Faithorn
11 October 2020;Genre: Environment & Nature
Although it mentions Christmas in the title, this is not a typical commercially-driven Christmas story with the usual 'Christmassy' themed tale. This is, however, a truly beautiful book. The story and pictures are so poignant and Michael Morpurgo has delivered the message within the story in a cr...
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Name: Alice Fanning
11 October 2020;Genre: Historical Fiction
Another Twist in the Tale is a sequel of sorts to Oliver Twist, following the exploits of his twin sister Twill, who was abandoned by Mr Bumble as a newborn. This is a fast paced, witty historical adventure with a good sense of place - you can almost smell the grimy backstreet...
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Name: Jane Rew
11 October 2020;Genre: Magical Realism
The Midnight Howl, even better than the first, this second in the series allows readers the chance to re-enter the magical and often scary world of Victorian London, a world which is always stuck at midnight and is inhabited by an array of strange and/or scary characters. I th...
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Name: Jo Clarke
10 October 2020;Genre: Friends and family
When Life Gives You Mangoes is a multi-layered story with intrigue, warmth and surprise. It follows the life of 12-year-old Clara in her small village on an island 'where nothing ever happens'. We soon learn that Clara is kind but feisty, fun but troubled, daring but held back...
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Name: Donna Burkert
10 October 2020;Genre: Fantasy
In Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering, two sisters are born of a royal diamond, a diamond that develops a flaw. What are the authorities to do? For Victoria Stitch and Celestine, this tiniest of impurities has stripped them of their claim to the throne. No longer deemed the r...
