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  • The Humans: Ancient civilisations and astonishing things they taught us

    Name: Jacqueline Harris
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Non Fiction

    The Humans is a beautifully illustrated volume of history, specifically ancient civilisations, from across the world. It is a sort of 'this is what the past has given us' book, showing all the great achievements in art, medicine, architecture, stories, language and much, much...

  • The Silver Arrow

    Name: Bryony Davies
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Environment & Nature

    Lev Grossman's first children's book The Silver Arrow is a magical adventure full of hope, fun and determination. The book contains several incredible illustrations by Tracy Bishop which enhance the storytelling.Fed up, Kate writes to her wealthy, mysterious uncle...

  • My Life as a Cat

    Name: Jane Rew
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Friends and family

    You don't have to love cats, or be mad keen on alien adventures like E.T., to enjoy My Life as a Cat. But it helps if you love life - or are open to its wonder. For, surely, there are surprises just around the corner and experiences to remember in every day?That's...

  • My Life as a Cat

    My Life as a Cat

    Name: Louisa Farrow
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Friends and family

    What happens when an alien travels to Earth, expecting a month's mind-broadening experience as a ranger in Yellowstone National Park - but finds that he arrives over 1000 miles from his destination - as a cat? In this story, the alien has the luck to meet Olive. She's still young but resourcef...

  • Dragon Mountain

    Name: Donna Burkert
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Adventure

    Billy Chan: surfer dude and self-confessed owner of 'great hair', is not all that impressed with the 'Improve your Mandarin' summer school that he has been sent to, even if it is set in China. Far away from his family and friends, he has major doubts as to the positives around this particular...

  • Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! - An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year: National Trust

    Name: Alison Kelly
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Poetry

    Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! - An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year: National Trust is the second compilation of poems by Fiona Waters. The first - I am the Seed that...

  • Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! - An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year: National Trust

    Name: Bryony Davies
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Poetry

    Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! is a collection of animal poems. The 365 poems in this book have been selected by Fiona Waters and illustrated by Britta Teckentrup. Published by Nosy Crow in conjunction with the National Trust, this book could be seen as a follow up from '<a hre...

  • Kidnap on the California Comet

    Name: Samantha Phillips
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Adventure

    Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first in the series, The Highland Falcon Thief, I was thrilled to receive my copy of Kidnap on the Californian Comet by writing duo, M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman, from MacMillian Publishing.<...

  • Kidnap on the California Comet

    Name: Susan Wilsher
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Adventure

    Hal's off again with Uncle Nat, this time aboard the California Comet for a trip across America from Chicago to San Francisco. Uncle Nat has been asked to report on a special announcement being made by August Reza, millionaire and train enthusiast, whilst Hal is looking forward to enjoying the...

  • Butterfly Brain

    Butterfly Brain

    Name: Jennifer Caddick
    03 September 2020;

    Genre: Bereavement

    Butterfly Brain is a unique and compelling rhythmically told story of defiant and angry young Gus - a boy who NEVER ever listens, especially when told not to lean back on his chair!When Gus falls backwards and cracks his head, out come all his dreams, memories and...