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Mayowa and the Sea of Words
Name: Beverley Somerset
25 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
When 10-year-old Mayowa Howard goes to stay with her Grandpa Edward for the summer, she discovers that he is a 'logosalter' - he can jump onto a book, harness the emotions contained within the words of the story, and channel them into the world. Mayowa has also inherited this skill, and, altho...
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The Lighthouse at the World's End
Name: Hayley Summerfield
20 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
The Lighthouse at the World’s End is the final instalment of the hilarious and magical series by Amy Sparkes. This book is a real treat that brings the magical series to a very satisfying end. Nine and her magical housemates are back and they are heading for the mortal...
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Magicalia: Race of Wonders
Name: Emma Nelson
17 June 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Magicalia: Race of Wonders by Jennifer Bell is a spellbinding new novel that whisks readers into a vibrant world of magical creatures and epic adventures. The story follows young Bitsy, whose life is upended when her father is kidnapped by a giant, purple 'hamstoceros'. With t...
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Alyssa and the Spell Garden
Name: Donna Ritchie
14 June 2024;Genre: Magical Realism
Alyssa is not having a good time at the moment. Her mum and dad are going through a tough time which could possibly mean that a divorce is on the horizon. Alyssa has just finished Year 6 and the prospect of starting high school is a worrying aspect. Added to which, she must spend the summer ho...
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Bird Boy
Name: Donna Ritchie
14 June 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
Bird Boy is a beautiful book from Catherine Bruton, the author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria. Home schooled for two years, 12-year-old Will lives with his mum in a tower block. His life is complicated. Will's mum has issues with her mental health and doesn't like to go outside....
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Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold
Name: Louisa Farrow
13 June 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
It's always fun to read a new book inspired by the Greek myths and this one's a hoot. The plotting is tight and pacy, and draws on motifs and back narratives from well-known myths to make a satisfyingly original new story. In Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Ho...
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The Thief of Farrowfell
Name: Louisa Farrow
12 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
What if magic needed to be tamed before it could be used safely? What if magic could be harvested, stored and stolen like jewellery? What if magic were edible? In this exciting new series, Ravena Guron has all kinds of fun imagining a world where magic is a hazardous commodity. The Ripo...
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SATs Like a Ninja: Key facts and revision tips to supercharge your SATs
Name: Donna Ritchie
07 June 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
If you are coming to the end of Year 5 and getting ready to start your last year in primary school, you need SATs Like a Ninja. It is brilliant, not only for children but for parents too, to help with homework and KS2 revision for SATs preparation. I love the ninja tips, examp...
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The Wanderdays: Journey To Fantome Island
Name: Linda Brown
07 June 2024;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Wanderdays: Journey To Fantome Island is a new adventure series from the popular middle grade author Clare Povey. Will you be brave enough to join them in their first underwater adventure as they search for their missing Mum and discover what is really happening on the sec...
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Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Dash of Daring
Name: Sue Wilsher
06 June 2024;Genre: Mystery & Detective
When an ingenious cipher machine, capable of converting messages into unreadable code in seconds, and its creator go missing, Alice Éclair finds herself once more in the thick of the action, this time at the Olympic training camp, where the daughter of the missing machine maker is getting read...
