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all we lost was everything
Name: Rachel Bolton
09 May 2025;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
How do you restart your life when a fire has taken everything - including your dad? Such is the premise for this fast-paced story set in Arizona. 18-year-old River is supported by her best friend, Tawny, and her cousin as she copes with her loss which includes...
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I Am Strong Just Being Me
Name: Wendy Kelly
09 May 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
This is a very big concept for such a slim book. It starts with a little girl musing about what the word 'strong' means. She thinks hard but can't come up with a satisfactory answer so she asks her Nanna. Nanna is full of good ideas and gives her lots to think about when it comes to defining a...
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Shrapnel Boys
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 May 2025;Genre: Historical Fiction
Two days before Britain's Declaration of War, Ronnie, his younger brother, Micky, and best friend, Lugs, watch children from their school set off as they are evacuated to the countryside. Ronnie's mum cannot bear to be parted from her boys and Ronnie has considered himself the man of the house...
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I Dare You
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 May 2025;Genre: Friends and family
Best friends, Willow and Alma, crave the attention which filming dares brings them. They might get into a little trouble, but it's completely worth it as the likes keep clocking up. However, when they come up with the perfect prank which they are sure will go viral, things go horribly wrong.</...
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Pip and Posy, Where are you? On the Farm (A Felt Flaps Book)
Name: Lucy Hopkins
08 May 2025;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
Another lovely book from the Pip and Posy series! Pip and Posy, Where are you? On the Farm is a great book to help babies to develop their fine motor skills. Each page has soft, felt flaps to lift which are large enough for small fingers to get hold of. It als...
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Once Upon a Journey (Percy the Park Keeper)
Name: Sue Wilsher
08 May 2025;Genre: Animals
Percy has rescued a rusting old car and converted it into a 'sailing car' which is powered by the wind. He decides to take all his friends on a camping trip to Wildwood Heath. After one of Percy's fantastic picnics and some fun and games, they think it's time to settle down for the night. But...
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The Bear-Shaped Hole
Name: Sue Wilsher
08 May 2025;Genre: Bereavement
Gerda and Orlo share a wonderful friendship. Kind and wise, Orlo always has time to listen to, and spend time with, young Gerda, but then things change. Gerda notices that Orlo has become slower and less strong. When she asks him what’s wrong, Orlo explains that he is very ill and is going to...
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It's OK to Say No: A Let's Talk picture book to help young children understand giving and getting consent
Name: Sue Wilsher
08 May 2025;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Part of the Let’s Talk… series, It's OK to Say No is a well considered, reassuring book which introduces children to the idea of consent and personal boundaries. Starting with an explanation of what 'consent' means the book then explores a whole range of <stro...
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The Dark That Hides Us
Name: Linda Brown
08 May 2025;Genre: Fantasy
The Dark that Hides Us is a fantastic continuation of an unforgettable journey that the four friends have been through and it will keep you totally immersed until the very last page… Alexis, Demi, Blaise, and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of St...
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The Bear-Shaped Hole
Name: Wendy Kelly
08 May 2025;Genre: Bereavement
Tissues at the ready because The Bear-Shaped Hole will make you go all misty-eyed at the end. Gerda is a small bear who has a great friendship with Orlo, a bigger bear. They play games, sing songs, have adventures and do all the things together that best friends do but one day...
