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· 158 Ratings
"And then, in one terrible endless moment, they heard mighty Mount Vesuvius roar. Its top exploded in a scream, and flames ripped upward to the sky. A massive cloud of silver ash rose to the heavens, …
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Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction caused by the Iron Man. A trap is set for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to …
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How to Train Your Dragon (How to Train Your Dragon, #1)
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can H…
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You can buy in the best behaviour tracking software, introduce 24/7 detentions or scream 'NO EXCUSES' as often as you want but ultimately the solution lies with the behaviour of the adults. It is the …
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King Charles (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 97)
* As featured in The New York Times *

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The Wild Way Home
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· 588 Ratings
When Charlie's longed-for brother is born with a serious heart condition, Charlie's world is turned upside down. Upset and afraid, Charlie flees the hospital and makes for the ancient forest on the ed…
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Stone Age Boy
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Step back 15,000 years as a modern boy enters a Stone Age village and learns a few prehistoric tricks of the trade.

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Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
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A modern adaptation of a classic ‘little mermaid’ tale, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman tells the story of a merman’s search for true love, sending a song of hope across the sea while a lonely, caring yo…
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The Last Firefox
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A heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire.

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KENSUKE'S KINGDOM
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When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parent's yacht, the Peggy Sue, he struggles to survive on his own. But he soon realises there is someone close by, someone …
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Julián at the Wedding (Julián, #2)
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The star of Julián Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return--and finds a new friend--at a wedding to be remembered.

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The Firework-Maker's Daughter
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A thousand miles ago, in a country east of the jungle and south of the mountains, there lived a firework-maker named Lalchand and his daughter, Lila. Lila's learned from her father almost all there is…
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The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince
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Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from
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Queen Elizabeth (Little People, Big Dreams)
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times.

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In this instant literary classic about friendship, forging your own path, and doing what’s right, debut author Hannah Gold inspires fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander to make a difference in any way…
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No Shame
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'When I was 16 I dressed in Victorian clothing in a bid to distract people from the fact that I was gay. It was a flawed plan.'

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Promise Me
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· 3318 Ratings
A witty, heartwarming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds, from the glorious Jill Mansell.

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Twelve Secrets (Ben Harper, #1)
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Ben Harper, true crime journalist, is about to unravel his most shocking story yet . . . his own.

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The Boy at the Back of the Class
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Told with humor and heart, 'THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS' offers a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always …
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The Stalker
3.98 avg. rating
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Newly-weds Liam and Laura are spending their honeymoon in paradise: just the two of them on a remote island off the coast of Scotland.
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The Selfish Giant
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This magnificent new edition of Oscar Wilde's beloved tale tells the story of the selfish giant who built a wall around his beautiful garden to keep children out. It was always winter in the garden, f…
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How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth: A Picture Book
Things can get a bit messy when you try to wash a woolly mammoth. Follow this step-by-step guide to successfully clean up your hairy friend. Be forewarned! A mammoth's tummy is terribly tickly.

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The Cottage
3.65 avg. rating
· 3677 Ratings
An isolated cottage…
After losing her job and boyfriend, Jan Hamlin is in desperate need of a fresh start. So she jumps at the chance to rent a secluded cottage on the edge of Coleshaw Woods.
 
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The Flower (Child's Play Library)
4.07 avg. rating
· 135 Ratings
Brigg lives in a small, grey room in a large, grey city. When he finds a book in the library labelled 'Do Not Read', he cannot resist taking it home. In it, he comes upon pictures of bright, vibrant o…
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Journey
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· 12601 Ratings
Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination — and unexpected friendship.

A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wa…
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Death Comes to Marlow (Marlow Murder Club, #2)
It’s been an enjoyable and murder-free time for Judith, Suzie and Becks – AKA the Marlow Murder Club – since the events of last year. The most exciting thing on the horizon is the upcoming wedding of …
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My Darling Daughter
3.80 avg. rating
· 3588 Ratings
The child you never knew
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Out of the blue, Susie Jones is contacted on social media by Anna, the girl she gave up for adoption fifteen years ago.

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The Day the Crayons Quit
4.41 avg. rating
· 51101 Ratings
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: We quit!

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The Girl with Space in Her Heart
4.04 avg. rating
· 298 Ratings
Mabel has a suitcase full of worries – it turned up just after her dad disappeared and before her mum started dating Gavin. She worries about big things and little things and shoves them into her suit…
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Accidental Trouble Magnet (Planet Omar, #1)
*Previously published as 'THE MUSLIMS', this was the winner of the Little Rebels Award in June 2018. The text has been revised, expanded and re-illustrated.*

Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain …
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