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Louise Greig's lyrical voice and Ashling Lindsay's warm, endearing illustrations hold a candle up to the magical nature of night-time in this soothing picture book. Perfect for cosying up to read and share before bedtime, The Night Box is an original bedtime tale that sits perfectly alongside classics such as The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark – great for reassuring little ones who have a fear of the dark and calming down lively children before bedtime!

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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant

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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant

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I would never have chosen this book myself but having picked it up and started reading it, I was hooked.

After World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. Ben needs to find his brother Sam who was wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti's is being sent away to boarding-school (she successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . .

Just as they think they've found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan - to cross the Channel on Ben's narrowboat and find Sam. And there's something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . .

Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home.

Ages 9+ Mrs Styman

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The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates by Jenny Pearson

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The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates by Jenny Pearson

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Freddie Yates likes facts. Just not the one staring him in the face - that his secret plan is not, in fact, secret.

Because Freddie's journey wasn't meant to involve Big Trev and the onion-eating competition or the loo-exploding pear-and-potato turnovers. And Freddie definitely didn't expect to end up, with his two best friends, on national television in a supergirl costume.

But journeys never take you where you think they will. And for Freddie, that fact might just have to be enough...

The super funny, heart-warming adventure of three boys, one summer holiday, and a few miracles along the way.

WINNER OF THE 2022 BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK FOR 9-13-YEAR-OLDS

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Meara ‘s grandpa takes her on a quest to find the magical Golden Hare. Grandad’s nature journal gives them clues of where to look and, on the way, they take time to notice the natural wonders around them. Meara creates her own journals, filled full to the brim with drawings, notes and natural treasures.

The shape of the Golden Hare is hidden in each spread (in the ripples of the water, in the space between trees, in the steam from a coffee mug…). To locate them, we must slow down and look closely – the delight being that with each reread comes another find! In the information pages at the end, we discover the Golden Hare is in fact a real animal! This story is ideal to inspire children to go outdoors and create their own nature journals. Ages 4+

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The Magic of Callaloe  by Trish Cooke & Illustrated by Sophie Bass

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The Magic of Callaloe  by Trish Cooke & Illustrated by Sophie Bass

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Mister and Missis take the last leaf from the village’s magic callaloo plant and wish for a child. Their wish is granted and they welcome kind-hearted daughter Lou, who has beautiful Afro curly locks that reach to the sun. Unfortunately, Lou is soon snatched away and imprisoned by a wicked man…

This version of the well-known fairy tale, Rapunzel, was inspired by stories the author (Trish Cooke) heard of enslaved Africans making patterns in their cornrowed hair and using them as maps to escape to freedom. Sophie Bass’ vivid illustrations are a visual delight. Ages 5+

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Endearing puppy Watts isn’t sure he can ever be a great detective like his parents. However, a series of strange events at Whiskerton Hall give him an unexpected opportunity to test his crime-solving skills. He teams up with clever, confident kitten Pearl Whiskerton, and together they try to uncover the mystery surrounding some recently-discovered dinosaur bones and the theft of the Apple of Cordovia (a priceless, golden treasure).

This is a brilliant first chapter book. It has a strong, well-thought-out plot with plenty of humour. Watt’s notepad summarises the clues and his questions at the end of each short chapter. The text is interspersed with colour illustrations, speech bubbles and comic strips. I look forward to more in this series! Ages 6+

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This was an incredible read and I would highly recommend it! The story takes you on a journey with a mystical creature and a young boy who lives in a very different version of London to the one you know. Ages 9 + Mrs Styman

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The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter

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The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter

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Billy Plimpton is an eleven-year-old boy with a big dream.

He wants to be a stand-up comedian when he grows up: delivering pinpoint punch-lines and having audiences hang on his every hilarious word.

A tough career for anyone, but surely impossible for Billy, who has a stammer. How will he find his voice, if his voice won't let him speak? Ages 8+

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A Monster Ate My Packed Lunch by Pamela Butchart

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A Monster Ate My Packed Lunch by Pamela Butchart

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Izzy and her friends are on a school trip to a big lake. Gary Petrie is excited because the lodges where they're staying have ROBES AND SLIPPERS! The lake is dark and deep and a bit scary. But it's when they open their packed lunches that they know! There's a MONSTER in the lake and it's coming for their CRISPS! Ages 7-10

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Lenny the lemur is on holiday in Alaska. He's skipping across the snow, when he slips in a puddle. It's wet, yellow and smelly... WEE! But whose wee could it be?

Lenny is on a quest to find out... Along the way, he meets various animals and learns all about their weeing habits! But the real question is: will he find that pesky puddle-piddler?

Learn about caribou, turtles, wolves and more in the piddle-tastic Wee? It Wasn't Me! Ages 3-7

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Frankie knows she's not like anyone else in her class: she's different, but she can't quite figure out why.

Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small for her age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyone else seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of her at school.

Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was different too? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So she and her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down.

Winner of The Week Junior Book Awards' Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2023. Ages 9+

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Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals by Bob Biddulph

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Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals by Bob Biddulph

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Famous works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones, artist and adventurer, and her friends suspect it might have something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. It's time to head back to the Illustrated City and help the resistance fight back . . . Ages 7-10

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This book takes you on a journey of emotions with a boy called Felix. He starts out terribly unhappy but ends up with a heart full of happiness. The colourful illustrations help to tell the story of how to deal with difficult times in your life. Ages 7+ Miss Herbert

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You're Safe With Me by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry

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You're Safe With Me by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry

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This book is beautifully illustrated; the pictures are just mesmerising! The story gave me a feeling of being 'safe and snug' with its calming words. Mama Elephant gives satisfying explanations for the noises of the jungle that might make the young animals feel afraid. If you are looking for a book to make you feel calm and relaxed... have a read. Ages 4+ Miss Hobbs

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This picture book tells the story of the many differences and similarities between animals. I enjoyed this book because I love animals but I also liked the message of unity that was shared through the story. My favorite part was the beautiful collage-style artwork! Ages 5+ Miss Herbert

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I liked the part when the pigs escaped the original story and things began to happen that I didn't expect. Watch out for the paper aeroplane ride! Ages 4-7 Miss Singer

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A boy in the war fighting to get the best button. What could this mean? A great book full of adventure and intrigue. Well worth a read. Age 10+ Miss Herbert

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Author
Avi

AR level
MY 3.9

Binding
Paperback

Award-winning author Avi pens a stark, unflinching tale of ordinary boys living during WW1 as tensions - and desperations - mount among them. The first button they found. The second button they stole...
Twelve-year-old Patryk has never left his Polish village and doesn't know much about the outside world. Then one August, with the clatter-clatter of an aeroplane, the Great War explodes into his village.

As the Germans and Russians fight for control, Patryk and his friends begin their own battle to find the best military button. It starts as a dare, but soon the boys find themselves trapped in a dangerous war.

Just how far are they prepared to go to win?

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Award-winning author Avi pens a stark, unflinching tale of ordinary boys living during WW1 as tensions - and desperations - mount among them.The first button they found. The second button they stole...Twelve-year-old Patryk has never left his Polish village and doesn't know much about the outside world. Then one August,...

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Asha and the Spirit Bird by Jasminder Bilan

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Asha and the Spirit Bird by Jasminder Bilan

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This book is a must if you like strong female characters and want to learn about the beauty of India. Within the first few pages, the story will have you gripped and wanting to read more. Highly recommended. Ages 9+ Mrs Styman

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Asha's life on her parents' farm in the foothills of the Himalayas would be perfect - if only her father could be there with them. He works in a factory in a far-off city, sending money home, because the farm doesn't pay enough for them to live on. But then one day, the money stops. Inspired by the spirit of her grandmother in the form of a lamagaia bird, Asha decides to set off on a dangerous journey, to find her father and bring him home before money-lenders make them penniless.

Throughout this warm, comforting story, religious faith and spiritual beliefs provide an anchor for Asha. Animals protect her, and seem to be filled with the spirits of her beloved dead. Although the story explores some dark and terrible truths about the vulnerability of the poor in India, it manages to do so with a constantly reassuring tone. Asha and her friends face slave labour and exploitation, but magical help, human kindness and faith get them through all dangers, and the final ending is as perfect as any fairy tale. Despite some dark subject matter, this book would therefore be suitable for most younger readers.

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Asha's quest across India to find her father brings her into danger before love, faith and friendship finally provide a happy ending. A warm, comfo...

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Ada Goth befriends a small mouse and together they help to solve the mysteries leading up to Lord Goth’s bicycle race. With likeable characters and amazing illustrations (which really bring the text to life) this is a firm favourite of mine. Luckily, there are more titles in the series so once you start reading, there’s no turning back! Ages 7-11 Mrs Styman

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Book 1 from the Goth Girl series.

A beautiful cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning first book in the Goth Girl series Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse.

A beautiful fresh cover for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white thoughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11!

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she's honest, she's rather lonely.

Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house and, together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael, the three children begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it's too late!

Continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death, Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright and Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony.

About the Author: Chris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. His work for Macmillan also includes the bestselling Ottoline books, The Emperor of Absurdia, and, with Paul Stewart, the Muddle Earth books, the Scavenger series and the Blobheads series. Chris has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of his illustration and charity work. He lives in Brighton with his family.

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Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse (Book 1) by Chris Riddell

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Book 1 from the Goth Girl series.A beautiful cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning first book in the Goth Girl series Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse.