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University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Speed of Light
Name: Louisa Farrow
07 August 2025;Genre: Non Fiction
This lusciously illustrated book about Einstein and his theory of relativity gives an absorbing introduction to some of the most mind-bending - and influential - ideas in physics. Each spread begins with a big, challenging question like, 'How can speed change the sounds we hea...
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Will Wolfheart
Name: Beverley Somerset
06 August 2025;Genre: Animals
Will's best friend is his dog, Whisker, but since his family have moved house, Whisker has to live with Will's Gran where Will goes to stay every weekend to spend time with his beloved dog. One afternoon, Will and Whisker are magically transported to Wolf World; Whisker has become a wolf and h...
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Celtic Myths: Meet the God, Creatures, and Heroes of Celtic Legend
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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Super-Readable Rollercoaster: Phoenix Brothers
Name: Sam
04 August 2025;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari focuses on the lives of a pair of Iraqi teenagers, Amir and Mo, who have fled their homeland, due to war. It emphasises the importance of their friendships and the community in helping the two boys navigate their new lives, and heal from th...
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The Snappy Shark
Name: Maria
04 August 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
Mark the shark loves to play and have fun in the sea but if he does not win, he goes SNAP and upsets his friends and spoils the games and fun. In The Snappy Shark, we are taken on a journey of Mark the shark's games and activities and his bad temper when he does not win. Mark'...
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Super Unicorn Princess: Volume 1
Name: Jen Bevan
04 August 2025;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Over the past year my daughter and I have read many graphic novels (comic books); we love them. This is another one to add to our collection. As soon as my daughter, age nine, saw the book, she was reading. She then recounted the origin story and first adventure to the whole family. <st...
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Doodle and Dot: Squiggles on the Loose
Name: Sue Wilsher
04 August 2025;Genre: Friendship
Best friends Doodle and Dot both love drawing, but they don't always agree on things. Dot loves nice, neat lines whilst Doodle much prefers random squiggles - squiggles which get out of control! They must work together to contain them and restore order. Squiggles on the Loose is...
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Augmented
Name: Linda Brown
01 August 2025;Genre: Science Fiction
Augmented is a gripping dystopian novel, where readers are transported to a near-future world scorched by climate collapse and survival hinges on technology and a strict social control. The human race now live in 'biodorms', as it's too hot to survive outside. By the age of 16...
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How To Train Your Teacher
Name: Jen Bevan
01 August 2025;Genre: Funny Stories
How To Train Your Teacher is a very funny book to help parents and children get rid of first day worries when starting school. The book is a guide for young children on how a school day works and what they have to do to look after their teacher throughout the day. It is writte...
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Kill Creatures
Name: Kimberley Lawson
01 August 2025;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
It’s been a year since Nan's best friends disappeared without trace in Saltcedar Canyon. Everyone knows they must be dead and the intervening year has taken its toll on the girls' parents, on the small, resort community of Saltcedar, and on Nan herself. The community gathers by the lake for a...
