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Poems from the First World War
Name: Sue Wilsher
22 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
A poignant collection of poems written by those who endured the horrors of World War 1, this book shares the thoughts and feelings of solders and nurses as well as the friends and families they left behind. It covers early moments of excitement and patriotism as well as the disillusionment and he...
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Flight
Name: Jacqueline Harris
20 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
I read this book in one sitting which should tell you all you need to know. It starts with suspense 'If Jakob sneezed, he could die.' And then carries on in that vein throughout the book; it really is one you can't put down and the beautiful cover by Anne Glenn seems to capture the essence of th...
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Wish for a Witch
Name: June Hughes
19 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
This is the second in a series by Kaye Umansky whose stories are greatly loved by many a young reader. The first book (Witch for a Week) introduced us to Elsie Pickles of Pickles Emporium, Magenta Sharp (the neighbourhood witch) and the tower, a self-maintaining residence that moves around and ma...
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The Cradle of all Worlds
Name: June Hughes
19 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
This book, the first in the Jane Doe Chronicles series, introduces the reader to the magical world of the Manor and the labyrinth that acts as a bridge between the island of Bluehaven and other worlds. We meet Jane Doe and her father and, slowly, over the first few chapters, the reader learns tha...
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The 1,000 Year Old Boy
Name: Amelia
18 September 2018;Genre: Friends and family
This was a fantastic book. I loved every page, and this book has made me realize that living forever would not be good at all.
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Secret World of Butterflies
Name: Fiona Dalu-Chandu
17 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
This beautiful non fiction picture book, which was written to accompany the exhibition by the same name in the Auckland Museum in New Zealand, is packed full of vivid illustrations to capture any child's attention. It is full of the most amazing facts like the colour of their first poo (perfect...
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Boy 87
Name: Emily Age 10
17 September 2018;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Boy 87 is a gripping novel with powerful words and deep meaning. It is about a young brave boy called Shif and his best friend Bini. We follow along their remarkable, uplifting, heartwarming story where they discover kindness and cruelty, wisdom and instinct, protection and da...
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Boy 87
Name: Finlay Age 10
17 September 2018;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
This is the story of a boy called Shif and his best friend Bini. Shif and Bini both love maths, chess and racing home after School. They are the smartest in their year and both aspire to have good well paying jobs. But one day soldiers with guns arrive at their doors and their whole life is tu...
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Night Of The Living Ted
Name: Hayley Summerfield
15 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
Night of the Living Ted is the first title in a new series by award-winning author Barry Hutchinson. The title sets the scene for a perfect Halloween fright, with its hilarious humour and quirky fun-loving characters who try to save themselves - and the world - from being stuffed. When Lisa-Mari...
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Poetry for a Change: A National Poetry Day Anthology
Name: Alison Kelly
12 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
This year, National Poetry Day (NPD) falls on October 4th and, for the first time, a special anthology has been collated on behalf of the Forward Arts Foundation (the charity that funds NPD). Its focus is this year's theme - change. The book's format is distinctive: top children's poets have be...
