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Name: Emma Nelson
01 October 2022;

Genre: Magical Realism

When Ava moves into her great aunt Edith's house, she inherits her aunts 'curios'. Ava's archaeologist aunt has collected the curios during her life and although they aren't particularly valuable, aunt Edith hopes that someone may find them special. This 'someone' is Ava. Along with her dog Pe...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 October 2022;

Genre: Young fiction

When Rudy finds a little lone wolf cub at the skatepark, he knows he has to help him - but Rudy is no lone wolf; he knows the power of the pack and who he can call on for help. Paul Westmoreland has woven his magic through this carefully written early chapter book: 'Rudy's skateboard wa...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 October 2022;

Genre: Young fiction

There is a new boy at school who everyone says is scary. But when he gets upset and runs away from class, Rudy can't just stand by and do nothing. This beautifully written early chapter book allows clear discussion opportunities focusing on not judging people by their looks alone. How h...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 October 2022;

Genre: Poetry

Courage in a Poem is not only a beautifully presented book, but also offers words of wisdom, comfort and hope. In the introduction, the poems are described as 'little parcels of empowerment' and it is easy to see why as they offer such a range of empathetic and inspiring words...

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Name: Maria
27 September 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

This book with its vibrant front cover and images of life in India says...read me! And that's what we did. India, Incredible India is the perfect non-fiction book to help children learn about India. This book is a wonderful mix of geography, history, religion, art , sports and...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
27 September 2022;

Genre: Poetry

If there are any parents or teachers who feel lost about where to find an excellent selection of poems for their children, they need search no more!  The Big Amazing Poetry Book not only offers an introduction to 52 (that's one for every week of the year) wonderful poets, it a...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
23 September 2022;

Genre: Friends and family

The main character of this whimsical book is an American red oak - and Red, as he's called, is many rings old. Over the years he's seen all sorts of people come and go and all sorts of changes in his neighbourhood but he's kept on photosynthesising and kept on providing a safe haven for the lo...

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Name: Sharon Porter
21 September 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

From the end pages to every single double page spread, India, Incredible India by Jasbinder Bilan and illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti, is quite simply one of the most stunning books I have seen in a long time! From the informative map of india to the animals, artists, foods an...

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Name: Emma Nelson
19 September 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

Midnight Magic is a heartwarming tale of a black kitten that was born at midnight with magical powers. Midnight is abandoned by her family as her powers are a little bit too much for them to deal with, so armed with her magical broom, Midnight flies into a small village. A you...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
18 September 2022;

Genre: Young fiction

The Bloomsbury Readers are a great set of books for young readers; the stories are accessible, relatable and easy to follow - The Great Cake Race is no different! Jamila has recently moved to the Honeysuckle Estate when she hears about the Great Cake Race, but can she b...

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