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Supercats V Maximum Fang
Name: Jenny Caddick
29 April 2020;Genre: Young fiction
Fast-paced furry fun in this superhero story full of feline superpowers by author Gwyneth Moor. Tagg and Sugarfoot are following in their parents' paw-prints as the newest crime-fighting Super Cat Agents tasked with battling evil moggie villians like the feared and frightening Gory Gus and Maxim...
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The Pirates Are Coming!
Name: Jessica Bunney
29 April 2020;Genre: Funny Stories
Another brilliant adventure book from Nosy Crow! John Condon tells the story of a boy who repeatedly raises a false alarm that 'The Pirates Are Coming!'. With an accompanying QR code, the story is read-aloud with excellent sound effects and accents which completely brings the...
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Once Upon A Dragon's Fire
Name: Jessica Bunney
29 April 2020;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
What a treat to hold another visually stunning picture book and fictional fantasy story from Beatrice Blue. Children of all ages will love poring over the incredible detail in Once Upon A Dragon's Fire. Diversity in books is incredibly important and this black, Asian, ethnic minority (BAME) bo...
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Two Sides
Name: Rhiannon Cook
28 April 2020;Genre: Adventure
Two Sides and Midge and Mo are the latest Colour Fiction titles from Little Tiger Group. The Colour Fiction books are designed to bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books for children aged 5-8, while also addressing emotions such as anxiety, lone...
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Hello Now
Name: Beverley Somerset
28 April 2020;Genre: Romance & Relationships
Jude and Mum have moved house for the 13th time and now live by the sea. The house they have bought comes with a sitting tenant, Henry Lake, an odd and reclusive old man who occupies the middle floor of their new house. Jude, who did not want to move in the first place, is angry at having to s...
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A Climate in Chaos
Name: Lucy Newton
22 April 2020;Genre: Environment
A Climate in Chaos tackles the difficult subject of climate change. Such a huge and complex topic is difficult for many adults to understand so trying to explain it to children can be hard. Instead of giving reams of tricky facts to understand, this book breaks down the import...
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The House of Hidden Wonders
Name: Nicola Cleveland
20 April 2020;Genre: Historical Fiction
When a ghost and an illness threaten the tiny corner of the underground space they call home, Zinnie and her sisters must find a way to stay together, while being hunted by the police. As Zinnie agrees to undertake a special job, she quickly finds herself caught in a murderous web of lies. Can...
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Real-life Disasters: Investigate what really happened
Name: Bryony Davies
19 April 2020;Genre: Non Fiction
Real-Life Disasters: Investigate what really happened is an interesting book covering a range of real disasters throughout history. These range from volcanic eruptions to icebergs.Each disaster has two double page spreads. The first of these covers the story of the...
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Every Child a Song
Name: Nikki Stiles
19 April 2020;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
A beautiful and cleverly written story by Nicola Davies to celebrate the 30th birthday of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Every Child a Song begins with a foreword from Davies about the United Nations; what it is and the work that it does. This in itself...
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Devil Darling Spy
Name: Clair Bossons
17 April 2020;Genre: Historical Fiction
Having already read Orphan Monster Spy, I was excited to receive a copy of Devil Darling Spy to review. I would strongly recommend reading them in series order because it really does help to set the scene. (However, I have read a review...
