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Contains stories of Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. This title tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, who instructs Mowgli in the Laws of the Jungle.
2) Cloud boy
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Walker Books
Pub. Date
2019
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English
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The diary of an irrepressible girl learning to deal with friendship, grief and growing up, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Harry Christmas and Angie Moon are best friends and almost-twins. Ever since they were born two days apart they?ve been partners in cloud-spotting, sweet-eating and treehouse-building. But when Harry is taken to hospital for headaches that won?t go away, he needs Angie more than ever. Because when things fall apart, only...
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2019
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A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl's love for her granddad and how she copes when he's gone, written by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho. This beautifully illustrated, powerful and ultimately uplifting text is the ideal way to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, particularly children who have lost a grandparent. With Allison Colpoys' gorgeous artwork spilling from each page, accompany a girl and her grandad over spring,...
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2022
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10 year old Archie Crumb is having a tough time. Picked-on at school, picked last for any team, his dad has a new wife and little daughter and not much time for Archie, and his mum is struggling. But things start looking up when Archie comes off his bike, bumps his head, and literally sees stars: his favourite famous football player standing in front of him, granting him ten wishes. Archie can't believe his luck. Unlimited ice cream! School to be...
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2019
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English
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Jemima Small finds it hard to measure up. Especially because she's the very opposite of her name. And being forced to join a healthy eating group at school means no one will let her forget that. But if there?s one big thing she has going for her it?s her attitude - and she?s determined to prove that Jemima Small is a Big Deal.
6) Clownfish
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2018
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?What?s it like, Dad - being a fish?? Grief takes many forms, and manifests itself in strange ways. Sometimes very strange indeed. When, on an ordinary morning, Dak's father suddenly dies of a heart attack, Dak's mother falls apart. Desperate to escape the atmosphere at home, Dak finds himself going to his dad's favourite place - the local aquarium. And there, to his amazement, is Dad, who it seems is alive and well as a clownfish! With his mum so...
7) Mum's jumper
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English
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A simple, heartfelt and ultimately uplifting book for anyone coping with loss. Afterword by Alexandra Lundqvist.
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The chronicles of Narnia volume 2
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English
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In this children's classic, Lucy finds that an old wardrobe in a professor's country house is a gateway to a magical land of fauns, centaurs, nymphs and talking animals - but also of the beautiful but evil White Witch who has held the land of Narnia in eternal winter for a hundred years.
10) Superbat
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Scholastic
Pub. Date
2017
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English
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Pat the bat decides to be special - a SUPERBAT! But all his bat friends have amazing hearing. All of them can fly. And all bats can find their way in the dark. Pat is starting to think that he will never stand out - until a family of mice see him for what he really is - a HERO!
11) The bike escape
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World War II Tales volume 2
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft. He decides to make his way back home, never mind the Blitz - but he'll need to steal a bike to do it.
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Happy Hills volume 1
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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The brand-new, hilariously funny full colour graphic novel series�from award winning author and illustrator of the Pizazz series, Sophy Henn.�Jam-packed with�hilarious stories, this is perfect for fans of�Bunny vs Monkey,�Dogman�and Tom Gates. Meet the friendly and�not-so-friendly�residents of Happy Hills, a�place�where anything can happen and always does!�When unicorn Ace stumbles across happy hills, he is surrounded by the...
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Pub. Date
2021
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English
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A funny, touching, against-all-odds triumph of a story, from an outstanding debut talent. "This incredible debut tugs at your heartstrings and makes you laugh out loud in equal measure. I guarantee you'll be cheering along in the final pages!" Lisa Thompson, bestselling author of THE GOLDFISH BOY. 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...
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Flember volume 3
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David Fickling Books
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of Flember . . . will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?.
15) The last battle
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The final book in the Narnia Chronicles tells of Narnia's King in his darkest hour. The Calormen are threatening the peace and only the joint force of all previous characters can win. This collector's edition contains full-colour illustrations.
16) Wild song
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David Fickling Books
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English
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The year is 1904. Luki has lived a tribal life in the mountains of the Philippines. Now she's growing up, she is expected to become a wife and a mother, but Luki isn't ready to give up her dream to become a warrior. When her tribe are offered a journey to America to be part of the St. Louis World's Fair, Luki will discover that the land of opportunity does not share its possibilities equally . . .
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Barry said, a third time, ?I wish I had better parents!? And then suddenly the entire room started to shake?Barry Bennett hates being called Barry. In fact it?s number 2 on the list of things he blames his parents for, along with 1) ?being boring? and 3) ?always being tired?.But there is a world, not far from this one, where parents don?t have children. That?s far too random for something so big and important. In this world, children are allowed to...
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How to train your dragon volume 1
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Hiccup Haddock Horrendous III was a truly extraordinary Viking hero. The warrior chieftain and awesome sword fighter was known as 'the Dragon Whisperer', on account of his power over these terrifying beasts. But it wasn't always like that, and this is the story of his rise to fame, in his own words.
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Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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It?s night-time in the supermarket and the veggies are in for the shock of their lives! Supertato?s gone BAD! � And if Supertato is now EVILTATO, just what does that mean for The Evil Pea?? � Prepare for the supermarket switcheroo that will change EVERYTHING! � Supertato is now a CBeebies TV show! Other titles in the Supertato series by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet: Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil...
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Who Let the Gods Out? volume 3
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Chicken House
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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Elliot's life is spiralling out of control and his mum's health is worsening. The gods are determined to embark on the quest for the third chaos stone. But Elliot has heard of a mythical potion rumoured to cure all ills ... could he save his mum, even if it means sacrificing the fate of the world?.
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