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The Rewilders
Name: Stephen Leitch
01 April 2022;Genre: Friends and family
Wolves, Lynx, friendships, the rugged Scottish landscape, and a case of feline misidentification all come together in The Rewilders, a most enjoyable novel with a twist by Lindsay Littleson. Set in rural Scotland, the story follows Esme who, rather than getting to atten...
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The Wind Child
Name: Jo Clarke
01 April 2022;Genre: Magical Realism
Mara, granddaughter of the winter god, lives a dual life; half human and half god. When her mortal father falls ill, the family return to his home on Earth to be loved and looked after by his family. Feared and not wholly accepted by her human cousins, Mara feels like an outsider. Devastated a...
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Pages and Co: The Book Smugglers
Name: Jacqueline Harris
31 March 2022;Genre: Fantasy
Milo lives with his uncle Horatio on the 'Quip', a marvellous train that can travel through Story. Horatio is never very kind to him, and Milo is lonely. He met Tilly Pages in a previous adventure and Milo is overjoyed to meet her again, this time with Horatio. All is not well at the bookshop...
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The Lost Whale
Name: Jo Clarke
28 March 2022;Genre: Environment & Nature
In Hannah Gold's latest masterpiece, we meet Rio - a boy adrift in life. His mother, we infer, is struggling with her mental health and Rio is desperately trying to manage being her carer but the reality is, he's simply treading water. Rio finds himself, reluctantly, in California, miles away...
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The Secret of the Treasure Keepers
Name: Kristen Hopwood
24 March 2022;Genre: Historical Fiction
The Secret of the Treasure Keepers is set just after World War II and is a compelling story of friendship and mystery with likeable and intriguing characters. The story opens with Ruth waiting for her mum, Harriett, to come out of an interview at the British Museum. Har...
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Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms
Name: Jenny Caddick
22 March 2022;Genre: Fantasy
Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms is a vivid, powerful and thrilling fantasy story with roots entrenched in African myths, tales and history. The story features young, orphaned Cameron who is coming to terms with the mysterious disappearance and loss of both paren...
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Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdom
Name: Hayley Summerfield
21 March 2022;Genre: Fantasy
From the onset I was captivated by the front cover of this book, three powerful characters clearly determined and ready for the adventure that awaits them. Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms is the new book from Jamar J. Perry. This book is inspired by West African and Igb...
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Dread Wood
Name: Linda Canning
18 March 2022;Genre: Horror
Jennifer Killick is a rare talent. She's an author that gets better with every book she publishes. Her mastery of the comedy-horror genre increasingly astonishes me and just when I think her books can't get any better, she releases an even more deliciously dark delight. I absolutely loved the...
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You're Not the Boss of Me!
Name: Julie Broadbent
18 March 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
You're Not the Boss of Me! Is the latest book by writer and stand-up comedian Catherine Wilkins. The story follows Amy Miller's experience of wanting to write and perform in the school comedy show. Amy is a really positive person. She is confident in her abilities and adores n...
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Furthermoor
Name: Clair Bossons
18 March 2022;Genre: Bereavement
Furthermoor is a wonderful blend of real life and an imaginary world. 12-year-old Bren has been escaping to Furthermoor, his imaginary safe space with mechanised trees and clockwork animals, ever since his sister died in an accident. In real life he holds on to her watch and i...
