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Reggie Rabbit: Robbery at the Masqued Ball
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
11 July 2025;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Robbery at the Masqued Ball is the third title in the series about Reggie Rabbit, a would-be detective and his parrot Sidekick Pipsquawk who get caught up in a jewellery heist at a ball hosted by their nemesis, the Masques, the recurring villainous family of raccoons. Written by the aut...
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Augmented: A thrilling YA sci-fi packed with romance and rebellion
Name: Sam
11 July 2025;Genre: Science Fiction
Augmented is a fast-moving dystopian sci-fi read that will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of KS3 readers. appeal to a wide range of KS3 readers. The book's main protagonist, Akaego, is a skilled coder who is recognised by the governing system for her rare and highly prized...
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The Poetry World of John Agard
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 July 2025;Genre: Poetry
This incredible book contains eighty of John Agard's poems, selected from eight of his previous collections. It is an absolute treasure trove of poetic joy, deserving a place on every library, classroom and home bookshelf. The Poetry World of John Agard...
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The Girl with Gills
Name: Beverley Somerset
10 July 2025;Genre: Fantasy
In The Girl with Gills, Effra and her brother, Fleet, are part of the larker community - people with gills who search the banks and depths of the River Yore for lost items to trade. Since the death of her beloved grandfather, 13-year-old Effra has looked after her younger brot...
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The Hero Complex
Name: Clair Bossons
10 July 2025;Genre: Romance & Relationships
If you're looking for a fast-paced, action-packed read with some heart swooning moments, The Hero Complex is the book for you. This sequel to The Love Interest shifts the spotlight to Jenna Ray, who takes centre stage as the hero this ti...
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Bizzy Bear: Under the Sea
Name: Jessica Bunney
10 July 2025;Genre: Early Skills
The interactive Bizzy Bear book collection is ever-growing with its success. This time, Bizzy Bear travels Under the Sea. The bright pages full of colourful illustrations of the coral reef was the first thing to capture my toddler's attention. Bizzy Bear loves...
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The Wood Where Magic Grows
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 July 2025;Genre: Magical Realism
Iggy is facing a lot of changes. After his mum had a 'whirlwind romance' with Mitchell, he is living in a new house and has a new, very lively little brother, Cal, who he is sharing a room with. Although Iggy isn't very confident in his new role as big brother, Cal is full of enthusiasm for ev...
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Go Go Dodo!
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 July 2025;Genre: Funny Stories
When Dodo takes a stroll through the gentle jungle, across the friendly swamp and over the soothing sea, he is completely oblivious to all dangers, including the very hungry tiger stalking him every step of the way! Perfect for a lively story time, Go Go Dodo! is one of those jo...
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The Last Journey
Name: Alice Drury
09 July 2025;Genre: Animals
From the start, The Last Journey both educates and entertains the reader as it is told from the perspective of a cat, Pusskin. The author has clearly done her research and perceptively engages the reader in Pusskin's world. Elements of how cats have been seen throughout histor...
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Things I Learned While I Was Dead
Name: Clair Bossons
08 July 2025;Genre: Science Fiction
Things I Learned While I Was Dead is a thought-provoking read; a fabulous combination of science fiction and medical ethics. It is written as a mixture of journal entries, memories and present-day moments and I really enjoyed this format. Calico would d...
