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We Were Wolves
Name: daisy Age 13
16 May 2021;Genre: Friends and family
I thought it was quite a tricky read so wouldn't suggest it to younger readers. But the illustrations were beautiful and helped the book flow more. I also found it really unique so would recommend to people who like different and more deep, meaningful stories.
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The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife
Name: Natalie J. McChrystal Plimmer
16 May 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife begins a new series by the author of the Who Let the Gods Out? series. This illustrated stream-of-consciousness chapter book for older primary children is about Scarlett, who, when she loses her temper, makes things like a cake explode. She...
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If My Dad Were the Tooth Fairy
Name: Jessica Bunney
13 May 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
It only takes you to cast an eye over the front cover or read the title of this book to already be interested and invested in the story. 'If my dad were the tooth fairy' - What a thought to have! If you aren't already drawn to this book, the image of a hairy, bearded dad wearing a tutu, with w...
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Aunt Amelia's House
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
13 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Aunt Amelia's House, an inviting book by Rebecca Cobb, is warm and humorous. Aunt Amelia is not like any other aunties and the children are super excited to go stay with her. However, upon arrival, she hands them a list of jobs to be done. Little do the children know that adve...
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The Pet
Name: Joanna Hewish
13 May 2021;Genre: Animals
A real laugh out loud story with a fantastic message at the end! Young children will delight in this hilarious tale about a spoilt little boy and his treatment of his pets. The Pet is a vibrant, colourful picture book telling the story of a very demanding little boy, Di...
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Charlie Chooses
Name: Jessica Bunney
13 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Know someone indecisive? Want to instil the power of teamwork and the phrase '2 heads are better than 1'? Then this is the light-hearted, funny and reassuring book for you! It reminds me of the 'You Choose' collection by Nick Sharratt which is an absolute firm favourite with children. N...
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Noah's Gold
Name: Jennifer Caddick
13 May 2021;Genre: Adventure
This brilliantly humorous adventure features a lively cast of schoolkids, marooned on an island and cut off from the rest of the world. Tiny 11 year old Noah stows away on his older sister's geography trip to the Orinoco Warehouse (a nearby online shopping warehouse) but, proving that technolo...
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The Perfect Shelter
Name: James Hewish
13 May 2021;Genre: Personal Growth
The Perfect Shelter by Clare Helen Welsh and Asa Gilland is an incredibly stunning and moving picture book which is profoundly relevant at this time. The stunning illustrations on each page which all feature nature in some way are beautiful and provide refreshing visuals.<br /...
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Harklights
Name: Kristen Hopwood
12 May 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
Harklights is an orphanage and factory run by Old Ma Bogey and the children pack matchboxes in the factory. Strangely, none of the children ever seem to get a guardian and actually leave the orphanage. Old Ma Bogey uses her collection of random objects to rename the children w...
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Tremendous Things
Name: Maddie Age 13
12 May 2021;Genre: Real life
After being home schooled by his inspirational mothers for many years, Wilbur has very few social skills and friends so when he first joins a secondary school he gets picked on by the school bully almost immediately. An embarrassing letter gets posted onto social media and Wilbur becomes the t...
