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How To Be Me
Name: Ruth Cornish
07 April 2021;Genre: Friends and family
An emotional story which makes it the perfect empathy read for children. Lucas is a lonely boy who appears to have everything, but we read on to discover that material possessions are no substitute for a loving happy family. During the holidays, he is placed by his remote and emotionally unava...
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Invented by Animals
Name: Megan Webb
06 April 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
Invented by Animals looks at over 30 different animals in detail and how they have influenced scientists and inventors to create new technology. Ranging from sharks and their skin inspiring high-tech swimsuits which were banned after the 2000 Olympics, to eagles and their impr...
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Waiting for Murder
Name: Ruth Cornish
05 April 2021;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Waiting for Murder is a page-turning middle grade thriller suitable for lower secondary school students. The main characters Dan and Florence, both bored during the school holidays, meet up during one long hot summer. But boredom quickly turns to adventure when they get caught...
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The Duck Who Didn't Like Water
Name: Jessica Bunney
05 April 2021;Genre: Friendship
I knew this book was going to be an interesting one as soon as I read the title, The Duck Who Didn't Like Water - how peculiar! If I wasn't already drawn to this book, the prominent bright yellow colour when flicking through this book at first glance certainly would have succe...
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Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Haunted House
Name: Ashin Age 10
05 April 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
This book is a great addition to the series that I loved, as it just immersed me into the story and made me feel as part of the detective crew. I would recommend this book and this series to 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 year olds, or anyone who loves detective books. It's a funny, entertaining and myster...
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Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Poison Plot
Name: Evie Age 10
05 April 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Zaiba and Poppy are enjoying planning the treasure trail at the summer fete. Meanwhile, Hassan and Ali are baking in the baking contest. Suddenly, they hear a scream which leaves Zaiba, Poppy and Ali teaming up with their arch-enemy - Marian - and investigating. Book in three words: Suspects,...
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A Girl Called Joy
Name: Emily Weston
05 April 2021;Genre: Family & Home
In A Girl Called Joy, Joy manages to see magic everywhere she goes, which, in a family that travel the world for her parents jobs, means she sees it all over the world. She knows that ordinary days can be changed just with a hint of the magic you can find all around you. <...
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City of Rust
Name: Lisa Watkins
03 April 2021;Genre: Science Fiction
City of Rust is a must read for sci-fi fans, perfect for anybody who loves star wars, The Danger Gang or other out of this world adventures.Railey and her robotic gecko dream of winning the drone races however her dreams become halted when their most important race...
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Waiting For Murder
Name: Jo Clarke
02 April 2021;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Murderously good! Fleur Hitchcock always manages to immerse the reader within her settings and Waiting for Murder is no exception. It is a long, hot and dry summer and the heat radiates from every page. Swelteringly, detailed descriptions of record-breaking temperatures...
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What Did the Tree See?
Name: Kyle Matravers
02 April 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
What Did the Tree See? is an eye catching and clever tale of how the world and landscape has changed through the eyes of a growing oak tree. Through her lyrical and heartfelt words, Charlotte Guillain effortlessly explains the life cycle of the mighty oak and at the same time...
