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Wizardology: 20th Anniversary Edition
Name: Sue Wilsher
19 June 2026;Genre: Myths & Legends
When my son was little, we had the whole 'Ology' series. Dragons, myths, Egypt, pirates, oceans, the excitement caused by a new title was wonderful and the whole family has fond memories of these books. It seems impossible to believe that Wizardology is now 20 years old, but its pages still re...
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It's Swing Time
Name: Stephanie Gladdish
19 June 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
It's Swing Time is a joyful picture book that celebrates friendship, curiosity and play! Abi Bi's vibrant illustrations portray different 'types of swings' with animal characters. Each swing has a different appeal - is it a yummy swing, or a family swing, so warm and snug?!</p...
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Megalomaniacs: The Invasion Begins!
Name: Sue Wilsher
18 June 2026;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Bobbletown was a quite unremarkable place until one morning, the sky is filled with tiny aliens intent on conquering Earth. The Megalomianiacs, a group of weird and wonderful creatures, have travelled the length of the galaxy to take over . . . and yet, no one seems to be the least bit scared...
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Tom Burne Has Left the Chat
Name: Stephen Leitch
18 June 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
A moving, thoughtful and insightful debut novel from Sean Farrelly. When teenager Jamie spies a kerfuffle happening outside a café while eating the world's worst scone with his doctor mum, they both rush out to see what is going on. What they find stuns Jamie, who discovers a...
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Runaway Road
Name: Tanja Jennings
18 June 2026;Genre: Personal Growth
A great read has characters that step off the page into the heart and mind of the reader, appealing to their emotions whilst also engaging their senses. Derry-based author Sue Divin's YA debut novel Guard Your Heart, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, be...
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Maisie vs the Pyramids
Name: Amy Newton
16 June 2026;Genre: Adventure
Maisie vs the Pyramids by Jack Jackman is an exciting adventure story filled with mystery, action, and humour. It is part of the Maisie Vs… series and follows Maisie as she travels to Egypt with her dad. What starts as a research trip soon turns into a thrilling quest t...
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Vampire Empire: Red Tide (book 1)
Name: Stephen Leitch
16 June 2026;Genre: Historical Fiction
Set in and around the Shetland Isles in 900 AD, this thrilling and bloodthirsty adventure sees one girls desire for adventure turn into something more dangerous and deadly than she ever could have imagined. Hilde, the daughter of Jarl Frida, lives a frustratingly quiet...
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The Thing About Giants
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 June 2026;Genre: Myths & Legends
Daughter of Giant Hunters, Jacq is about to, somewhat reluctantly, follow in their footsteps. Corman, a young giant, is on his first trip above ground with his father to forage for 'jurtear', much-needed medicine for his sister. Separated from his father in an attack by hunters, Corman is desp...
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World Cup Greatest Moments
Name: Amy Newton
15 June 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
World Cup Greatest Moments by Matt and Tom Oldfield is an exciting and engaging book for football fans, especially young readers who love the FIFA World Cup. The book takes readers on a journey through some of the most unforgettable moments in World Cup history, featuri...
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Ultimate Football Heroes Generations: England's Heroes
Name: Jessica WELTON
15 June 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
England's Heroes is a well-crafted timeline of England's football history, from 1872 (the first football match ever for the whole world where England and Scotland played) to now - the current England team going to play in the 2026 World Cup. Tom Palmer has pulle...
