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Book level 6.0
Points 6.0
IL MY
Y6
It is 1944 and Florence is occupied by Nazi German forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though - and neither have Paolo and his sister, Constanza.
Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings do against a whole army with only a bicycle to help them? When Paolo's family is approached by the Italian Partisans to help two prisoners of war escape the Germans he gets a chance to use his bicycle and local knowledge to help out.

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Book level 7.5
Points
15.0
MY
The four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. As the four come of age and their distinct personalities develop, destiny has contrasting fortunes in store for them - in the form of marriage, career, European travel or fatal illness - but the bonds holding together the March family remain intact.

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Book level 6.7
Points 5.0
MY
When a terrifying stranger arrives at Jim Hawkin's father's inn, he finds himself haunted by his tales of piracy, vengeance and blood on the high seas. But when the stranger mysteriously dies, Jim is pulled into an incredible adventure of his own - a quest to discover the long-lost treasure of the evil, infamous and now-dead pirate, Captain Flint. But this will be no easy journey, as bloodthirsty plans are afoot. Will Jim be able to find the treasure - and get out alive?

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Treasure island by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Treasure island by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Book level 8.3
Points 12.0
UY
When a terrifying stranger arrives at Jim Hawkin's father's inn, he finds himself haunted by his tales of piracy, vengeance and blood on the high seas. But when the stranger mysteriously dies, Jim is pulled into an incredible adventure of his own - a quest to discover the long-lost treasure of the evil, infamous and now-dead pirate, Captain Flint. But this will be no easy journey, as bloodthirsty plans are afoot. Will Jim be able to find the treasure - and get out alive?

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Book level 6.3
Points 6.0
MY
Follows the bloody events leading up to and including 1066 through the eyes of the son of Harold Godwinson, lord of the Southern Saxons. 1065: Magnus is the son of Harold Godwinson, lord of the Southern Saxons and ruthlessly ambitious claimant to the throne of England. Overnight, Magnus finds himself cast centre-stage in the blood-soaked family feud that led to one of history's most famous battles. This is the family tragedy behind 1066: live it with Magnus, as the wolves of history close in on his Anglo-Saxon boyhood.

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Book level 6.4
Points 9.0
MY
Its 1861. Little Bird lives on the remote Scottish island of Tornish, a crofter's daughter with a secret. Although she loves her island, with its wild seas and big skies, she guiltily nurses a secret dream of flight - to America and the freedom of the New World.
Then, suddenly, the time for daydreaming is over. The new Laird of the island is cruel and dangerous. Little Bird must escape in search of a new life. But the journey is hard and what does the future hold for her?

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Sky ship and other stories by Geraldine McCaughrean

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Sky ship and other stories by Geraldine McCaughrean

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Book level 6.1
Points 2.0
MY
A collection of five historical short stories with unusual twists

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Book level 5.0
Points 8.0
MY
When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her granddad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England! The mysterious package holds the key to a story...about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for. Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse.

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Book level 5.1
Points 9.0
MY
Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September - boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war?

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Book level 5.0
Points 11.0
MY+
Will Gaveston is page boy to little Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII. When his father is accused of treason and thrown into Newgate Prison, Will has to go into hiding in the back streets of London. He is befriended by a poor boy, Nick Drew, and together they brave imprisonment and death as they try to gain pardon for Will's father.

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Book level 5.3
Points 9.0
MY
A fictionalised account of Mary Anning's life and her work as a fossil hunter in 19th century Dorset. One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her.
Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows after her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips: ancient creatures, turned to stone. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. But tragedy and despair is never far away. Mary must depend upon her unique courage and knowledge to fulfil her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all...? Y6

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Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

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Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

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Book level 5.1
Points 13.0
MY
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new - found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London...

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Book level 4.2
Points 3.0
MY
Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired - brave men like his dad, who is a Reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ...

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Book level 4.7
Points 9.0
MY
s life for German Jews becomes increasingly perilous, Anna's parents put her on one of the last trains leaving for England. But the war follows her to Kent, and soon Anna finds herself caught up in web of secrecy and betrayal. How can she prove whose side she's on when she can't tell anyone the truth? But actions speak louder than words, and Anna has a dangerous plan...

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Book level 4.6
Points 5.0
MY
When a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before, appears in their kitchen, Ted is hit with a shocking revelation. This man is his father - the first black circus owner in Victorian Britain, Pablo Fanque.
Before Ted can recover from his shock, he is sent away with Pablo to learn the tricks of the circus trade. Pablo is determined for Ted to follow in his footsteps. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying new life amongst strangers? And will he ever see his beloved mother and brother again?

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Sophie takes to the sky by Katherine Woodfine

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Sophie takes to the sky by Katherine Woodfine

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Book level 4.4
Points 0.5
LY
Scaredy-Cat Sophie is afraid of everything! So when a balloonist comes to the town fair, Sophie is left behind while everyone else goes to watch him fly in his marvellous balloon. She's far too frightened of the crowds, the commotion and even riding in a horse-drawn carriage. But Sophie longs to watch the hot-air balloon sail across the blue sky. If she could just be brave enough to face her fears, who knows where her journey might take her.

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Book level 4.8
Points 7.0
MY
Feodora and her mother live in the snowbound woods of Russia, in a house full of food and fireplaces. Ten minutes away, in a ruined chapel, lives a pack of wolves. Feodora's mother is a wolf wilder, and Feo is a wolf wilder in training. A wolf wilder is the opposite of an animal tamer: it is a person who teaches tamed animals to fend for themselves, and to fight and to run, and to be wary of humans. When the murderous hostility of the Russian Army threatens her very existence, Feo is left with no option but to go on the run. What follows is a story of revolution and adventure, about standing up for the things you love and fighting back. And, of course, wolves.

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The girl with her head in the clouds by Karen McCombie

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The girl with her head in the clouds by Karen McCombie

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Book level 4.4
Points 1.0
MY
A fictionalised version of the life of pioneering stunt woman Dolly Shepherd.
1904, Alexandra Palace, London. When a couple of showmen need a stand-in for a trick that involves shooting an apple off a human target's head, sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd volunteers on the spot. Little does she know that this will be the first of many stunts and the start of a sensational career. But the life of a parachutist is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many close shaves along the way...

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Book level 4.3
Points 11.0
MY
1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain to build a new life. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain's mysteries. But the one she can't solve is who's leaving the gifts for her: tiny, beautiful wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find.
Then Ellie's father has a terrible accident. Now he lies in a coma, while Ellie shoulders the blame for what happened. When she sets out to find a cure for him, she discovers Cate, the outcast witch, and Larkin, a wild mountain boy. From them she learns about being a healer, being brave - and about how there can be much more to a person than first meets the eye.

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The girl who walked on air by Emma Carroll

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The girl who walked on air by Emma Carroll

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Book level 3.8
Points 8.0
MY
Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her. But Louie has been secretly practicing her act; the tightrope and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air - she just needs to be given the chance to shine. And the circus needs her too - Wellbeloved's rival show is stealing their crowds. They need a Showstopper. Desperate, Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation, and gets an offer from the sinister Mr Wellbeloved himself to perform... over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems and soon Louie's bravery is tested not just on the high wire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus...

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Book level 3.6
Points 1.0
MY
Liam just wants to go out running with his mates - it's not long till the Junior Great North Run, and there's training to be done. But Mam needs him today, to help old Harry clear out his house. Harry knows a thing or two about running. When he was a lad, he says, he ran all the way from Newcastle to South Shields. "But Harry," says Mam, "that's thirteen miles!" Harry grins. "Different times," he says.
This is the story of that day: of sweltering heat, clattering boots, briny sea air and the heavenly taste of ice cream; the day when Harry and his pals ran and ran and ran through the blazing sunlight all the way to the sea.

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Book level 3.6
Points 0.5
LY
1180 BC. Young Acheron is a liar. Everybody knows it. Troy is under siege and Acheron tells tales of Trojan bravery to entertain Prince Paris and the beautiful Helen at the palace. When a stranger comes to the city to announce that the Greeks have departed, leaving a special gift of a wooden horse, Acheron is suspicious. He races to tell Prince Paris about the Greek plot, but will anyone at the palace believe him?

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The knight of sticks and straw by Terry Deary

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The knight of sticks and straw by Terry Deary

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Book level 3.9
Points 1.0
MY
Castile, Spain, 1099. Cristina is a serving girl at the palace of Valencia, and she has a reputation for being cowardly. El Cid, King Alfonso's greatest knight, is a master of terror. Tomorrow he marches on the blood thirsty Berbers at the city gates, and Cristina must lead him into battle under very strange circumstances... can she find the courage to take the reins and save the day?

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Mary and Frankenstein by Linda Bailey and Julia Sarda

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Mary and Frankenstein by Linda Bailey and Julia Sarda

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Book level 3.3
Points 0.5
LY
An illustrated biography of the life of Mary Shelley. Mary loves stories, but the stories in her daydreams are far more thrilling than those in any book. After a troubled childhood, eighteen-year-old Mary runs away to Switzerland with the famous poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, her step-sister in tow. One dark and stormy night at his house by the lake, they huddle around the fire, telling ghost stories. But Mary can imagine better than those! After learning about electricity that can make dead frogs twitch, she has a nightmare that triggers the birth of one of the greatest scary stories of all time: Frankenstein...

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Book level 2.7
Points 0.5
MY
Robin Hood and his Merrie Men are the heroes of Sherwood Forest. Taking from the rich and giving to the poor, Robin Hood and his loyal followers fight for the downtrodden and oppressed. As they outwit the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood and his Merrie Men are led on a series of exciting adventures in this graphic novel.

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Book level 2.9
Points 0.5
LY
A foolish king decides to test his daughters by asking how much they love him. The youngest, Greta, answers "as much as salt" - and is banished. Suddenly alone, Greta succeeds in making her own way in the world AND teaches the king a lesson about love. Based on a very old English fairy tale, which inspired Shakespeare's play, King Lear.

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The Pharaoh's cat by Adam and Charlotte Guillain

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The Pharaoh's cat by Adam and Charlotte Guillain

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Book level 2.7
Points 0.5
LY
When the Comet Street Kids visit the Ancient Egypt exhibition at the museum, they find themselves travelling back in time to see the Egyptian pyramids for real! Unfortunately, not everyone's happy to see them, and they have to hide inside a pyramid so they don't get caught. Can the pharaoh's cat help them to find their way out?

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Toby and the Great Fire of London by Margaret Nash

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Toby and the Great Fire of London by Margaret Nash

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Book level 2.3
Points 0.5
LY
Master is cross when Toby forgets a delivery for Mr. Pepys. As Toby races across the city he sees the sky is full of flames - London is burning! Can he find Mr. Pepys quickly and help save London from the fire?

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The closest thing to flying by Gill Lewis

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The closest thing to flying by Gill Lewis

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Book level 4.3
Points 5.0
MY
A young Eritrean refugee, Samira,  finding it hard to adjust to her precarious new life in the UK finds comfort in a diary she finds hidden in an old hat box written by Hen,  the same age as her over 100 years ago. Here she finds the friend she has so desperately been craving.
A friend who brings not just comfort, but inspiration to be brave, to fight for her place in the world, and maybe even to uncover the secrets of her own past. Year 6

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Emmeline and the plucky pup by Megan Rix

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Emmeline and the plucky pup by Megan Rix

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Book level 5.7
Points 5.0
MY
Alfie can't believe his luck when he is allowed to keep a tiny puppy he finds abandoned on the street. Rascal is cute as a button and has lots of attitude, and Emmeline Pankhurst is thrilled that her ward Alfie has a new friend. Alfie and Rascal deliver messages between the Suffragettes as they organise their 'Votes for Women' campaign. But it's sometimes dangerous work, and it's not long before Alfie and Rascal find out the true cost of the fight.