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Name: Emma Urbonas
11 September 2025;

Genre: Animals

Who knew there were so many cats in the world? Well, now I do. A World of Cats is a clear, factual yet fun book that can be used with all ages of primary but independently from ages seven onwards. Luisa Uribe has perfectly illustrated this book to make it both comforting and e...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
02 September 2025;

Genre: Science Fiction

We have all been in those situations where we have been paired with people that we do not feel that we can work with. Well, that is exactly what happens to Gloria, the only human at the cosmic cadet academy, in Cosmic Cadets and the Universal Uni-korn. This hilarious ea...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 September 2025;

Genre: Magical Realism

Tom McLaughlin’s immense skill as a children’s author is clearly on show again throughout this third book in the Jack the Fairy series - The Week the Bad Fairies Escaped. Jack is not your typical fairy, he is a boy for a start! The clear monochrome illustrations depict...

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Name: Jo Clarke
28 August 2025;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Huw Aaron's Unfairies is a bright and beautifully illustrated graphic novel that had me hooked from the first page. This is definitely not a typical fairy tale; it's an epic adventure packed with humour and crammed with chaos. Our hero, Pip, is a feisty fairy on a mission - or...

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Name: Jane Rew
25 August 2025;

Genre: Adventure

As with other books in The Time Machine series, readers get to learn some fascinating historical facts almost without realising, if they choose to read the footnotes. The ratio of fantasy to fact is weighted towards the former, but, given the choice, many lower KS2 children mi...

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Name: Sharon Porter
22 August 2025;

Genre: Poetry

What a little beauty of a poetry book. I have been carrying this around in my bag and dipping into it in quiet moments. There is something for everyone, with a make-you-smile cat-lover poem and a rather poignant, family secret poem to make you ponder. Out Of This World: Poems to...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
15 August 2025;

Genre: Non Fiction

Following Secrets of Bees, this is the second book in this series which explores big ideas, inspiring curiosity and encouraging enquiring minds. Written...

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Name: Jane Rew
14 August 2025;

Genre: Fantasy

For those unfamiliar with Dungeon Runners, there are some initial, helpful introductions at the start of the third book in the series, Dungeon Runners Level 3: Ocean Chase; to the commentators, to our regular heroes Kit, Thorn and Sandy,...

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Name: Margaret
11 August 2025;

Genre: School Stories

My Teacher is a Diamond Thief!, the 15th adventure for Izzy and her friends, sees them coping with a new teacher at their primary school. But very soon they see signs of some very strange behaviour; after all who gets their own name wrong, or gives out work sheets that are not...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
06 August 2025;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Celtic Myths: Meet the God, Creatures, and Heroes of Celtic Legend is the latest in a series of books from DK celebrating these ancient stories. Beautifully presented, full of colourful illustrations, this book offers a wealth of tales from the Celtic people o...

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