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  • The Invisibles

    The Invisibles

    Name: Jacqueline Harris
    01 July 2025;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Four children live on a magical island. They have everything they need and only one rule; never go to the Island of Darkness. But one child breaks the rule and catapults his friends into a world called Wasteland, where there are no children and it is unbearably bleak. Grace wakes up with no me...

  • Unity Street School Saves the Planet

    Unity Street School Saves the Planet

    Name: Louise Gahan
    01 July 2025;

    Genre: Environment & Nature

    When the Green Team visits Unity Street School, a seed of an idea is planted, quite literally. What follows is a heartwarming and empowering tale of children taking climate change into their own hands. With guidance from their caretaker, Mr Moss, and support from the local Gre...

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

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

    Name: Clair Bossons
    30 June 2025;

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Augmented is set in a future where the climate crisis has meant that plant life is depleted and there is a fight for survival. The decision has been taken to enhance abilities so that people can make a real difference. On an Earth where people can no longer go outside without...

  • So Devin Wore a Skirt

    So Devin Wore a Skirt

    Name: Tina DERRY
    30 June 2025;

    Genre: Personal Growth

    This joyous book is described as "a big- hearted story about being your best, most sparkling self" and delivers just as promised. Set against the background of preparing for an important family party we meet Devin, a young boy who wants to wear an outfit that expresses...

  • There Is No Giant In This Story

    There Is No Giant In This Story

    Name: Jen Bevan
    30 June 2025;

    Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales

    What happens in Jack and the beanstalk? Oh yes, the giant is in the castle and Jack steal stuff. Well the giant in this story will not stay put. He wants to play and climbs down before Jack can climb up. The giant then scares everyone in fairytale land so much that they climb the beanstalk to...

  • Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town (a Phoenix Comic Book)

    Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town (a Phoenix Comic Book)

    Name: Sara Sumner
    27 June 2025;

    Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

    It is wonderful to see Pandora in Puzzlevale making the leap from The Phoenix Magazine to book format. This book is engaging from start to finish, immersing readers into the story with puzzles and clues. It is definitely not one that cannot be finished quickly...

  • Circle of Liars

    Circle of Liars

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    26 June 2025;

    Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

    When seven teenagers arrive for a school retreat, they find themselves at the Motel Loba, abandoned and rundown; not the top location they were expecting. But things only get worse when they find they are trapped and forced to play a game where every hour they must vote one person out, decidin...

  • The Otherwhere Post

    The Otherwhere Post

    Name: Linda Brown
    25 June 2025;

    Genre: Fantasy

    If you're looking for a glittering, dark fantasy packed with high stakes, hidden identities, and a dash of danger, The Otherwhere Post definitely belongs at the top of your to be read list. As once again this wonderful, imaginative author has delivered a magical, gripping read...

  • Running My Own Race

    Running My Own Race

    Name: Beverley Somerset
    24 June 2025;

    Genre: Representation & Inclusion

    Kofi's talent for running has helped him win a scholarship to a prominent private school. When he is selected for the athletics team, he begins to believe that his dream of one day becoming a professional athlete may actually come true. However, as the only Black pupil in his year, he soon rea...

  • Riverskin: A pacy and atmospheric tale

    Riverskin: A pacy and atmospheric tale

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    23 June 2025;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    Tess lives with her Aunt Peg in the turns under the River Tees, their home furnished with the waste discarded by the dry-folk who live out of the water. Chained in a pit is Unkle Darkwater, a malevolent and dangerous presence, a constant threat to their safety. When Unkle breaks free and it se...