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The Girl with Gills
Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 July 2025;Genre: Fantasy
Effra is a Larker, people who live on the river and have gills. For obvious reasons they keep away from people who live on land, who they call Lubbers. One day, the Rivermun snatches Effra's little brother and, to keep him safe, she is forced into a terrifying series of encounters to save not...
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Shoot For The Stars
Name: Emma Urbonas
01 July 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
"A kickass guide to finding confidence in sport", indeed!! Shoot for the Stars is as creative as it is inspiring and I love how it contains biographies of real athletes and stories of them overcoming challenges to achieve their dreams. This book is a lesson in resilien...
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Circle of Liars
Name: Sue Wilsher
26 June 2025;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
When seven teenagers arrive for a school retreat, they find themselves at the Motel Loba, abandoned and rundown; not the top location they were expecting. But things only get worse when they find they are trapped and forced to play a game where every hour they must vote one person out, decidin...
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The Otherwhere Post
Name: Linda Brown
25 June 2025;Genre: Fantasy
If you're looking for a glittering, dark fantasy packed with high stakes, hidden identities, and a dash of danger, The Otherwhere Post definitely belongs at the top of your to be read list. As once again this wonderful, imaginative author has delivered a magical, gripping read...
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Riverskin: A pacy and atmospheric tale
Name: Sue Wilsher
23 June 2025;Genre: Myths & Legends
Tess lives with her Aunt Peg in the turns under the River Tees, their home furnished with the waste discarded by the dry-folk who live out of the water. Chained in a pit is Unkle Darkwater, a malevolent and dangerous presence, a constant threat to their safety. When Unkle breaks free and it se...
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The Hero Complex
Name: Ruth Cornish
23 June 2025;Genre: Romance & Relationships
The Hero Complex, the eagerly anticipated follow up to last year's The Love Interest by Helen Comerford, is another great read, full of interesting characters and with a great plot twist right at the beginning. In The Hero Complex...
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As The World Goes By
Name: Maria
20 June 2025;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
As The World Goes By reminds us of the beauty of creation which is so often overlooked in this busy world. In this book we meet Buttons who spots a flutter of blue... and follows a small, delicate butterfly around his local streets. Unfortunately, nobody notices Buttons or the...
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The Great Pollination Investigation: How We Get Food from Flowers
Name: Louise Gahan
20 June 2025;Genre: Environment & Nature
This beautifully designed lift-the-flap book is a delightful deep dive into the hidden world of flowers and the vital role they play in our ecosystem, especially in the food we eat. From the bright colors that attract buzzing insects, to the intricate inner workings of pollina...
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Shoot for the Stars
Name: Jane Rew
20 June 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
Overall a book on a wide range of sports, with the message that success is achievable for any child with ambition, determination and the encouragement of trailblazers, will be a welcome and popular addition to the school library. Shoot for the Stars is...
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Supa Nova
Name: Elen Greem
20 June 2025;Genre: STEM
Supa Nova, a graphic novel, is an action-packed story with plenty of heart and humour. Its focus is Nova, a genius young scientist - hence 'Supa Nova' - who is keen to solve some of the world's problems using her knowledge of science. Fortunately she has a secret (and massive!...
