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  • Another Twist in the Tale

    Name: Eileen Armstrong
    02 March 2021;

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    You know the tale of Oliver Twist: the boy who asked for more, the reluctant pickpocket and orphan who became heir to a great fortune. Few people know that there was another Twist - a girl brought into the world moments before her brother. Another Twist in the Tale tells her story. Twill Twist...

  • How to Be a Hero

    Name: Donna Ritchie
    01 March 2021;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    If you enjoy stories such as How to Train your Dragon and Who let the Gods out?, then this is a book for you! A story of a Viking 'would-be' thief / hero.Whetstone (it's all in the name!), who hails from the village of Drott, is an orphan who has been 'cared for' by Angrboda (refer...

  • Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers

    Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers

    Name: Lucas Age 11
    01 March 2021;

    Genre: Mystery & Detective

    I think its good and detective type. I wouldn't say its descriptive as it has many speeches in it. If you're looking with a book with pictures I wouldn't say this is for you. I like the book overall and its good. I' d recommend it to you.

  • Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery

    Name: Keetan Age 10
    01 March 2021;

    Genre: Fantasy

    The book was involved around 'wug's who didn't know the true secrets about their little town. However, one wug slowly uncovers the truth about their little home town. I liked how they left the chapter with a feeling in your mind thinking, what's next? What's going to happen?

  • This Wonderful Thing

    Name: Jacqueline Harris
    01 March 2021;

    Genre: Friends and family

    Cymbeline Igloo (the boy with the best name in any book, anywhere) is back. This is his third outing and carries on the story from the previous books, though it could be read independently. Coupled with Cymbeline's story is the story of a new character, Jessica, and her family. Both Jessica and...

  • Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery

    Name: George Age 10
    28 February 2021;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Vega Jane was a rip-roaring adventure of danger, bloody guts and friendship. This is a story not for the faint-hearted as there are people dying and horrible things happening!Vega Jane is determined to find out the secrets of Wormwood and maybe the leaders of it themselves. The boo...

  • Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery

    Name: Annanya Age 10
    28 February 2021;

    Genre: Fantasy

    This book is about an adventurous 14 session (year) old girl called Vega Jane, who is intrigued to know the truth about Wormwood (the place where she lives) and her own family history. I like this book because it makes me want to keep turning the pages and read more and more to unravel the sec...

  • Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery

    Name: Marley
    22 February 2021;

    Genre: Fantasy

    This is about a girl who finds the truth about her secretive little town. This book carries a tale of adventure, friendship, loyalty and magic beyond wug (human) comprehension. It's an amazing story and I can't wait to see what happens next.

  • The Ghost Garden

    Name: Joanna Hewish
    18 February 2021;

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    Who doesn't love a good ghost story?! But as teachers, we often struggle to find content appropriate enough and content not too scary for our younger readers. The Ghost Garden is a perfect mix of a little spooky and a lovely narrative about friendship and becoming more confident.Th...

  • The Unadoptables: Five fantastic children on the adventure of a lifetime

    The Unadoptables: Five fantastic children on the adventure of a lifetime (Paperback)

    Name: Nicola Cleveland
    18 February 2021;

    Genre: Friends and family

    The Unadoptables is a stunningly spooky and sinister story of loyalty, determination and family packed with adventure and adversity. Amsterdam, 1886. The Little Tulip Orphanage has strict rules on how babies should be delivered, but that autumn, five children arrive in...