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Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica: 1,000s of Facts & Figures
Name: Ruth Cornish
20 October 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica is a fascinating and accessible book which readers can dip into for the odd five minutes or for an afternoon, immersed in information with sufficient detail to explain the subject without being overwhelming. The book is divided int...
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Shiver Point: It Came from the Woods
Name: Donna Ritchie
20 October 2023;Genre: Horror
If you love a scare, then this is for you! Alien lovers will also devour this short book. In Shiver Point: It Came from the Woods, Alex and his mum have recently moved (again) and he doesn't see any urgency in making friends as his mum's job will soon take them to anot...
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Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors, Technicians, Scientists and Tech Entrepreneurs Changing the World
Name: Ruth Cornish
18 October 2023;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
Engineers Making A Difference is a brilliant book using the careers of experts in their fields to illustrate different aspects of engineering in the 21st Century. After a section introducing the engineer, there is further information about the engineer's work and career path.<...
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Best Friends Forever
Name: Sam
18 October 2023;Genre: Friends and family
Best Friends Forever is the first book in the Bigg School series by Lisa Williamson, and is a great read for anyone approaching the end of their primary school. Printed in a super clear font, with some highly amusing black and white illustrations by Jess Bradl...
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The Deadlands: Trapped
Name: Jane Rew
15 October 2023;Genre: Adventure
I enjoyed this sequel as much as, if not more than, the first book Deadlands: Hunted. In The Deadlands: Trapped, the author skilfully develops the characters and the plot, forever adding new and surprising fea...
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Bright Stars of British Black History
Name: Donna Burkert
14 October 2023;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Bright Stars of Black British History by J T Williams is a wonderfully informative book for children and adults. The book is beautifully presented with a focus on some of the many key influencers on black British history. It starts with a brief history of African presence in B...
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Dread Wood: Deadly Deep
Name: Linda Canning
13 October 2023;Genre: Horror
Deadly Deep by Jennifer Killick is the latest captivating and frighteningly funny novel in the Dread Wood series. Living up to the author's reputation as the queen of comedy horror, Killick delivers yet another hilariously gripping story that is perfect for brave readers in Ye...
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The Final Year
Name: Rachel Bolton
13 October 2023;Genre: Poetry
Nate is 10. He lives with his loud, bingo playing, chaotic mum and his two younger brothers who he spends a lot of time caring for. At school he is a bit of an outsider, especially once he moves into Y6 and his best friend forms other friendships. Sometimes, when things get too much, "The beas...
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Julius Zebra: Grapple with the Greeks!
Name: Cecil Mgo
13 October 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Julius Zebra: Grapple with the Greeks! is a really, very entertaining read. Loads of 'laugh out loud' moments! We particularly loved the humour in the Charon / Hades chapters. Crazily illustrated perfectly throughout. This is a fab way to engage with history. It accompanied my...
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The Witchstone Ghosts
Name: Beverley Somerset
12 October 2023;Genre: Friends and family
Twelve-year-old Autumn Albert just wishes she could be like everyone else. But Autumn can see, and talk to, ghosts. Living in London, she sees lots of them, and sometimes it all gets a bit too much to cope with. When Autumn’s father dies in very strange circumstances, her whole life changes. D...
