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  • An Ocean Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World

    An Ocean Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    The latest in this wonderful series celebrating traditional tales from around the world, An Ocean Full of Stories offers a wealth of water-related folklore. Thoughtfully retold by Angela McAllister, the 50 stories have been gathered into six sections: Fishy Tales; Crossing the...

  • Nelly the Very Different Bird

    Nelly The Very Different Bird

    Name: Louise Gahan
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Representation & Inclusion

    Nelly is a bird who can't fly, but that doesn't stop her. When her flock migrates without her, Nelly doesn't despair. She sets off on a whirlwind journey of her own, crossing oceans, climbing mountains, and braving deserts - all in pursuit of her feathered friends. But when she finally catches...

  • Wildful

    Wildful

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Environment & Nature

    With her mother consumed with grief after the death of Gran, Poppy spends much of her time glued to her phone whilst walking Pepper, her dog. When Pepper takes off in pursuit of a fox, Poppy chases after him and finds herself in a forest clearing where she meets a boy named Rob. Intrigued by t...

  • Live

    Live

    Name: Clare Wilkins
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Personal Growth

    George and his friends form the resident school band. An unofficial title but they play all the school gigs and local parties. Tadgh is a frustrated singer, hiding his talent, unsure of himself and unwilling to sing even in front of his family. Jeff and newcomer Beth are looking to start their...

  • Choose Your Own Evolution: Go Extinct or Survive? You Decide!

    Choose Your Own Evolution: Go Extinct or Survive? You Decide!

    Name: Louisa Farrow
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Non Fiction

    How I wish I had owned this book when I needed to teach about evolution! It is such a clever idea to explain the process of change through an engaging, 'choose-your-own-adventure'-style text. Before scientists complain, the authors make it painstakingly obvious that animals ha...

  • My Name Is Samim

    My Name is Samim

    Name: Jo Clarke
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Representation & Inclusion

    My name is Samim is a story that will broaden minds and expand hearts. Using an engaging narrative structure, Samim's life story is told through his recounts of his journey to Britain as an Afghanistan refugee following the tragic death of his parents and young sister. With no...

  • The Wild Robot on the Island

    The Wild Robot on the Island

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Environment & Nature

    One day, a strange new creature arrived on an island. It was a shiny robot named Roz, who decided that the island was where she belonged and so set about learning how to survive from watching the animals. Many became her friends and when Ros found an egg, she cared for the little gosling, Brig...

  • Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

    Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

    Name: Louise Gahan
    13 June 2025;

    Genre: Bereavement

    When a little girl loses her very special grandma, she has just one question: Where did she go? She searches everywhere , under the sofa, behind the flower patch, even in their favourite spot in the park, but Grandma isn't there. With the help of her mum, however, she begins to understand what...

  • Shadow Thieves (Shadow Thieves, Book 1)

    Shadow Thieves

    Name: Linda Canning
    12 June 2025;

    Genre: Adventure

    As an Upper Key Stage 2 teacher, I am always on the lookout for books that not only captivate my students, but also challenge them to think critically and empathetically. Peter Burns' Shadow Thieves is a standout addition to our classroom library. From the very first p...

  • Augmented: A thrilling YA sci-fi packed with romance and rebellion

    Augmented

    Name: Margaret Pemberton
    12 June 2025;

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Augmented is a totally absorbing crossover between a science fiction and dystopian world. It is set in a version of Britain, specifically London, where food is at a premium and people can only stay outside for very short times, without wearing specialised suits. The pre...