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Bird's Eye View: The Natural World
Name: James Hewish
08 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
John Farndon has given us another brilliant non-fiction book. This time it is all about the natural world from a unique perspective. Bird's Eye View: The Natural World is a picture book with beautiful illustrations from Paul Boston. The illustrations involve lots of intricate...
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When We Became Humans
Name: Donna Burkert
06 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
When We Became Humans - Our Incredible Evolutionary Journey really is just that: an incredible journey through our development as humans today. This beautifully written non-fiction book breaks down the information into bite-sized chunks of interesting facts and explanations. Michael Bright weav...
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Mr Dog and the Seal Deal
Name: Sam Phillips
05 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
If you are looking for a book for an animal loving young reader with an interest in looking after the environment, then look no further. Mr Dog and the Seal Deal is the second book in the series written by explorer and broadcaster, Ben Fogle. The Mr Dog series is all about a scruffy stray dog, wh...
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Aliens Invaded my Talent Show
Name: Kelly Buxton
02 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book is laugh out loud funny, my 11-year-old agrees and is currently speed reading it as I type. I would struggle to find anyone who would not enjoy this book. Full of powerful descriptions and similes - 'two red eyes that burned like embers from the fires of hell' - it would be a great tool...
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the lost day
Name: Linda brown
02 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Witches, magic, dragons, a grumpy cat, oops sorry a Kolbold! Flying broomsticks, trolls and a map of a magical fantasy world, what more could a reader want? Nothing! This debut novel has got it all and will keep many readers from 8+ totally engaged in its plot with all its magical twists and turn...
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Ariki and the Island of Wonder
Name: Kelly Buxton
31 July 2019;Genre: Environment & Nature
Moana fans will be thrilled at this series of short reads by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Nicola Kinnear, from Walker Books. Suitable for younger, beginner readers who love adventure stories, with settings inspired by the Polynesian coastline. In the second book of the series Ariki, who belong...
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Ariki and the Giant Shark
Name: Kelly Buxton
31 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
Moana fans will be thrilled at this series of short reads by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Nicola Kinnear, from Walker Books. Suitable for younger, beginner readers who love adventure stories on settings When Ariki is washed up on the shores of Turtle Beach, adorning tattoos on the side of her b...
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The Inner Child
Name: Lizi Backhouse
30 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book is more like a letter from the author to children. It explains how every adult has an inner child. The pictures are entertaining and there isn't a lot of text to this book, but there is a 'lesson' to be learned about enjoying being a child because it makes being an adult more fun. Th...
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Warrior Monkeys and the Volcano Adventure
Name: June Hughes
30 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
Bekko and Suki are trainee Warrior Monkeys on a remote island. They and their classmates are being instructed in the martial arts by their dedicated teachers. Suki has much to learn about patience and responsibility while Bekko lacks belief in himself. Their life consists of drills and exercises...
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Cinders and Sparks: Magic at Midnight
Name: Carol Carter
25 July 2019;Genre: Adventure
Cinders and Sparks: Magic at Midnight is a fantastic riff on the traditional Cinderella tale. While the first chapter starts off reasonably conventionally, with a bossy stepmother, annoying sisters and Cinders desperate to attend the palace ball, things quickly fly off on a hilarious tangent. T...
