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Basil Dreams Big
Name: Sue Wilsher
18 April 2025;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Basil the bat doesn't believe that he can fly. Encouraged by his friend, Moth, and the rest of the fruit bats, he tries and tries, but with no luck. However, when a storm threatens Moth, Basil realises that anything is possible. Told in bouncy, rhyming text, Basil Dreams Big</st...
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The Hive
Name: Sue Wilsher
18 April 2025;Genre: Dystopian
Feldspar awaits execution. As shield to an ascendant, a member of the Hive's royal family, she should have died when her charge, Euphemie, was murdered, but she survived. Expecting no clemency, Feldspar is surprised when a member of the royal family, Niko, comes to her defence and starts inves...
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Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods (Serial Chillers, Book 1)
Name: Jenny CADDICK
18 April 2025;Genre: Horror
A seriously sinister, spooky, spine-chilling and spectacular comedy-horror, delivered expertly by Jennifer Killick who is an absolute master at MG tales of terror. In the town of Hazard, a school project, the dark legends of the history of the town and an infamous craze...
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I am Strong Just Being Me
Name: Louise Gahan
18 April 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
I Am Strong Just Being Me is a thought-provoking picture book that redefines what it means to be strong. Through the curious voice of Bean and the gentle wisdom of their Nanna, Laura Dockrill opens a thoughtful dialogue about courage, compassion, and self-acceptance</s...
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S.T.E.A.L.T.H.: Rising Storm: Book 3
Name: Beverley Somerset
17 April 2025;Genre: Adventure
Donna, Arun and Sam are currently separated for the summer holidays. The boys are at home, bored, while Donna is with her mum visiting family in Trinidad. As Donna's birthday is approaching, Arun and Sam decide to make a surprise visit to see her, using their super machine MANDROID to get them...
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Under a Fire-Red Sky
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 April 2025;Genre: Historical Fiction
Stuck on a train full of younger children being evacuated, there are four who do not want to leave the city. Gradually, each comes to realise that they could simply get up and leave the carriage - and so they do. First to go is the Gremlin, followed by Lawrence, Olive and Franklin. Linked by t...
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Letters to a monster
Name: Jo Thomas
16 April 2025;Genre: Funny Stories
Letters to a Monster is a heartwarmingly funny book about the friendship between a little girl and a monster. Sophie just knows there’s a monster hiding under her bed and she decides to write them a letter to give them a final warning to leave! This begins a b...
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Wonder World: Earth
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 April 2025;Genre: Environment & Nature
Offering a closer look at the 'muddy, magical, marvellous miracle' that is soil, Wonder World: Earth is a fascinating and enjoyable read. The first in a new series, it is perfect for bringing natural science alive for younger readers. <...
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My First Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day
Name: Jessica Bunney
15 April 2025;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
My First Story Orchestra brings us Four Seasons in One Day. My toddler and I have REALLY enjoyed such a different and musical take on a sound book. It is clear to see why this is a best-selling series internationally. This book makes classical music even more...
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Moon Girl
Name: Jessica Bunney
15 April 2025;Genre: Picture Books
This book is a great support for any child who may be fearful of the dark, and for any child who enjoys seeing a character go on a big adventure of discovery. Leila isn't fond of the dark - it makes it impossible to see anything! But when Leila looks up at the moon and...
