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Genie and Teeny Make a Wish
Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 May 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
Grant is a genie; not a particularly good genie either - he often mishears the wishes and creates havoc. One day he mishears the Queen and ends up being banished from the world of genies. Grant ends up in the real world and moves into a teapot and meets Teeny, a dog. Through a series of misadv...
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Tisha and the Blossom - Being mindful in a hectic world
Name: Marie Berry
01 May 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
I really liked this book. As a teacher in a school that follows the Mind Up program, we are often looking for ways to bring being mindful into our classrooms. This book is another lovely way to do this. The story focuses on Tisha who lives in a world where everyone is always rushing. Ev...
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Name: Susanne Hodgson
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
A beautifully written story with delightful illustrations that gave me a real sense of the characters' emotions and feelings.The story focuses on a dog and a young girl who have to stay inside until a storm passes. It provides an opportunity for discussion about imaginary play and...
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Feast of the Evernight
Name: Donna Ritchie
01 May 2021;Genre: Fantasy
This sequel to Evernight certainly doesn't disappoint. Larabelle Fox is back, along with Joe (fellow tosher), Bernie Whitecrow and Double Eight, as well as new intriguing characters such as Ivy and Director Younger. Al...
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Cardboard Cowboys
Name: Matthew Age 11
01 May 2021;Genre: Friends and family
Lenny is the main character in Cardboard Cowboys, starting on the next big step in his education journey but bullied because of his size. His self-deprecating view of himself troubles the reader as we see a turbulent home life impacting so strongly on Lenny's mental well-being...
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Professor Wooford McPaw's History of Cars
Name: Lizi Backhouse
01 May 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
Want to learn about cars? Lucky for you Professor Wooford McPaw is extremely knowledgeable and will take you back in time to learn all about cars, from their initial design to what it expected in the future. This is a really informative book; it's easy to understand although there is a lot of...
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The Yearbook
Name: Sharon Bolton
01 May 2021;Genre: Bullying
Paige is used to being a non-entity at school and at home, she gets on with her life trying not to draw attention to herself. Her home life is traumatic; she is a victim of emotional abuse and neglect whose brother is idolised whilst she is at best ignored. Paige is a Year 11 student wh...
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Witches Steeped in Gold
Name: Linda Brown
01 May 2021;Genre: Fantasy
Witches Steeped in Gold is a debut novel, about two witches seeking revenge for completely different reasons. Two powerful girls from different sides join together to destroy a common enemy, what could possibly go wrong? The story is told in alternating chapters between these...
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The Supreme Lie
Name: Clare Wilkins
01 May 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
When flooding devastates Afalia and its capital Praesto City is forced to barricade itself behind floodgates, cowardly leader, Madame Suprema, escapes on one of the last trains heading North. Left behind and powerless, her downtrodden husband, Timor is forced into action. With Timor's help, lo...
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How To Talk To A Tiger And Other Animals
Name: Hayley Summerfield
01 May 2021;Genre: Animals
How to Talk to a Tiger by Jason Bittel is a beautiful non-fiction book all about how animals communicate. From the very first page, communication is at the heart of this book which seeks to remind you of the stark differences between how humans and animals interact. Thi...
