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The Blind Bowman: Dark Fire
Name: Lorraine Ansell
19 November 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
Robin Hood and Marian have made the forest their home and scores of outlaws have joined them to prepare for battle with the Sherriff of Nottingham. Able to steal a small moment of peace among the skirmishes with the sheriff's ever-emboldened men, Robin and Marian dream of a da...
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An Invitation to the Ballet Theatre
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
18 November 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
An Invitation to the Ballet Theatre, like the other title in the series, An Invitation to the Botanic Gardens, is a beautiful, ingenious, informative behind-the-scenes guide to a world that is hidden from publi...
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At Home in a Book
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 November 2024;Genre: Adventure
In At Home in a Book, Lauren O'Hara introduces readers to nine classic tales through a combination of illustration and extracts. This is the sort of book which I would have loved as a child - one which can be explored in different ways, lingered over and enjoyed again and agai...
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Crying Wolf
Name: Clare Wilkins
15 November 2024;Genre: Real life
Joey is trying to get his life back on track after the disappearance of his step-father and a descent into drugs and petty criminality. Lured by his devotion to his step-father, he got himself involved in situations way beyond his control, with people he would rather forget. But now he has a j...
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Fated Winds and Promising Seas
Name: Linda Brown
15 November 2024;Genre: Fantasy
After ten years of imprisonment for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by the crew of The Dreamer. The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, as it has a hardworking, caring crew of outcasts who possess the ability...
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Black History for Every Day of the Year
Name: Clare Wilkins
15 November 2024;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
This fabulous new history is an introduction to notable black figures and events across centuries and from around the world. From noted historical names familiar to most of us - Malcolm X, Olaudah Equiano and Mary Seacole - to standout contemporary figures - Jordan Peele, Davi...
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Live Like An Ancient Egyptian: Discovering the Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians
Name: Louisa Farrow
15 November 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Live Like an Ancient Egyptian entices the reader to explore the richness of the perennially fascinating civilisation of Ancient Egypt through a clever collaboration of words and illustrations. Logically organised sections survey much well-worked material but it is heartening t...
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Future Vision: Stories of Our Brilliant Tomorrow
Name: Jenny CADDICK
15 November 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Future Vision: Stories of Our Brilliant Tomorrow sits alongside another Button Books title - 100 Ways to Save the Planet, and is just as captivating, engrossing and stylish. In Future Visions, non-fiction takes a giant leap into the future; into 2070, to be precise. Guided by...
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Meesh the Bad Demon: The Secret of the Fang
Name: Jenny CADDICK
15 November 2024;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Meesh the Bad Demon: The Secret of the Fang is the eagerly awaited second book in the graphic novel adventures of Meesh the Bad Demon. Endearing, feisty Meesh is now fulfilling a destiny as the Guardian of the Underworld and is quickl...
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The Christmas Tree Mouse
Name: Sue Wilsher
14 November 2024;Genre: Seasonal
The Christmas Tree Mouse is on a mission- to help Santa on his busiest night of the year. And when she notices that baby Ola has been left the wrong present, the Christmas Tree Mouse swings into action, using all her special equipment to get the job done, no matter what cat-astrophe might aris...
