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The Time Machine Next Door Rebellions and Super Boots
Name: Jane Rew
16 April 2024;Genre: Science Fiction
Some readers will already be familiar with other titles in this series, but the books don't need to be read in order. We're told all we need to know at the outset: that young Sunil has an eccentric neighbour, Alex, who has invented a time machine, and who has a pet kiwi called Wiki. They are t...
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Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret
Name: Kayden Age 11
15 April 2024;Genre: Fantasy
I love Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret because it has a lot of commotion. I loved it when the swan tries to trick Arthur to make the Dragon Force Defences weaker.
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The Crooked Oak Mysteries (5) - The Creatures of Killburn Mine
Name: Rachael Cooper-Evans
15 April 2024;Genre: Horror
The Creatures of Killburn Mine is the fifth installment in the spooky Crooked Oak series. School friends Pete, Nancy and Krish are excited when a meteor apparently crashes to Earth on a moor just outside Crooked Oak. But when t...
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The Doll Twin
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 April 2024;Genre: Supernatural
Since the death of her parents, Una has been living in a children's home. Missing her lighthouse home and the moods of the sea, she find life here hard, her ways infuriating Matron who calls her 'Una the Unwanted' and 'Una the Unstable'. When the Smiths arrive and decide that they want to adop...
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Oh Mummy Mia!
Name: Jo Clarke
15 April 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
Fans of Maz Evans will be thrilled to see the return of Elliot Hooper as he embarks on another madcap adventure - this time in Ancient Egypt as his adventures continue from the previous book, Oh Maya Gods. This volume, Oh Mummy Mia!, will sit...
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Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret
Name: Liya Age 11
15 April 2024;Genre: Fantasy
I enjoyed Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret, the only part I didn't like is the first chapter. The bits I enjoyed the most are much further on in the book. I think children would love these types of books as they have lots of action and it's like an adventure which is the kind o...
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21% Monster: Serpent Strike
Name: Nathan Cox
14 April 2024;Genre: Science Fiction
21% Monster: Serpent Strike by P. J. Canning is the third book in this epic science fiction, thriller series. The previous two books have been incredible, and Serpent Strike, I would argue, is even better! Easily a 5 star review, full of excitement, relatable character...
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Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain
Name: Sue Wilsher
12 April 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Kayla is a cadet Sky Rider, training at the Sky Academy in Sophiatown. Her only friend is her pangron, Faro, and when he is stolen from her, she will stop at nothing to get him back. Alethea is a healer living in the Blue District, the poorest in Ataria. She is trying to continue her father's...
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Mission: Microraptor
Name: Donna Burkert
11 April 2024;Genre: Adventure
Finn doesn't want to be in the Alps on a school residential. He wants to be on his sofa, gaming and eating pizza. Instead, he is walking! And to top it all he's been paired with Milo - or The Professor - as Finn calls him. The brainbox full of useless information. Two misfits thrown together....
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Girl on the Fly
Name: Beverley Somerset
10 April 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
13-year-old Kamaria Kessy lives in Philadelphia with her Momma and Baba (father), who are originally from Tanzania. Kamaria loves running and rhythm; she does not handle change well and needs time to come to terms with any changes in her life. So, when she learns that her father's sister, Aunt...