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Name: Sam Phillips
10 August 2021;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

At the grand old age of..., this is the first ever 'solve your own' book I have read and while I enjoyed the story, I must admit to finding The Monster Maker rather frustrating. Clearly that’s no fault of the book, I thoroughly enjoyed trying to solve the mystery of the missin...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
09 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

Twelve lives at the Hunting Lodge. With the other Huntlings, she has taken the pledge, giving up her name and her past to fight the monsters which roam Ember. However, Twelve is driven by the desire for revenge against those who killed her family, keeping a distance from her peers. When the Hu...

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Name: Emma Nelson
08 August 2021;

Genre: Magical Realism

Do not mess with the Mermaids by Michelle Robinson is the second instalment in the escapades of Princess Grace and Princess Portia. The Princesses have been given the new title of 'Sirs' after their success in Do not disturb the Dragons. The book begins with a short recap of t...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
08 August 2021;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

Ashley is part of the 'in-crowd' at school. Wealthy, glossy kids on the brink of adulthood leading privileged lives with monied parents and no real worries beyond what to wear and when to hit the beach.  Being the only black kid in the their tight-knot group has never been a problem for Ashley...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
08 August 2021;

Genre: Myths & Legends

I absolutely couldn't wait for Land of Lost Things - the second in the series - having loved the exploits of Whetstone and Lotta in the previous book. Expectations of more exciting adventures into the nine worlds were high. In this book, we meet some of Loki's children - Hel,...

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Name: Emma Nelson
07 August 2021;

Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales

Do Not Disturb the Dragons by Michelle Robinson is a high energy, fast paced read for upper KS1 readers – ages 6+. The main characters - Princess Grace and Princess Portia - are not content with sitting in the palace looking pretty; they want to have the same options as the kn...

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Name: Alison Kelly
06 August 2021;

Genre: Poetry

Michael Rosen opens this powerful collection of poems about migration with these words: 'Poetry is the migrant: it travels. / Poetry is the witness: it listens. / Poetry is the survivor: it lasts.//'.  This unique book brings together Rosen's personal memories, family history and contemporary...

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Name: Julie Broadbent
06 August 2021;

Genre: Historical Fiction

I absolutely loved this book, I found it so compelling that I just couldn’t put it down. Lou Kuenzler's historical fiction novel Our Beautiful Game grips you from the very first page. Set toward the end of World War One, we are introduced to our hero and main protagonis...

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Name: Sharon Bolton
06 August 2021;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

16-year-old Becks is the polar opposite to her new step-sister but when their parents go on a belated honeymoon to Japan, the differences become more intriguing. Silva has always been the solitary, quiet member of the family, spending hours isolated in her room by her own choice, not allowing...

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Name: Linda Brown
06 August 2021;

Genre: Supernatural

Midnight Sun is the companion book to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years a...

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