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1) The explorer
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English
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From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no...
2) Brightstorm
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Sky-Ship Adventure volume 1
Publisher
Bolinda audio
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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Twins Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm receive word in Lontown that their famous explorer father has died in a failed attempt to reach the southern-most point in the world. Not only that, but he has been accused of stealing fuel before he died! The twins don't believe the news, and they answer an ad to join a new attempt to reach South Polaris. It's their only hope of learning the truth ... and salvaging their family's reputation. As the winged ship...
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The Harry Potter volume 6
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English
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As Voldemort's sinister forces amass and a spirit of gloom and fear sweeps the land, it becomes increasingly clear to Harry that he will soon have to confront his destiny. But will he be able to overcome the challenges ahead of him? The race to locate and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, the hidden pieces of Voldemort's soul, begins. Harry will need all the help he can get.
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Dadventure volume 3
Pub. Date
2017
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English
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Dad's taking Holly on one of his travel-writing trips - to Malaysia! Holly can't wait to explore all the new sights, sounds and smells Asia has to offer. But Dad has other things in mind . . . Instead of exploring the jungles, he's busy making the most of the free spa and sticking Holly in the dreaded Adventure Club. If Holly wants a real adventure, she's going to have to find it herself. The third in the 'Dadventure' series, a perfect family story...
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Meet the Burpee Bears in this glorious picture book created by the Nation's Favourite PE Teacher, Joe Wicks! For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe?s ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story with added exercises and recipes - perfect for families to share and enjoy together!The Burpee Bearsis the first book in the series and is infused with Joe?s signaturesense...
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Mr Dog volume 4
Pub. Date
2020
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English
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A brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences?Co-written with best-selling children?s author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic.You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble?When Mr Dog takes a trip into town, he doesn?t expect to stay for long. But then he meets a fox who needs his help -...
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Rock the Boat
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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?Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it?s fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.? David Nicholls, author of One Day ?Every young girl should read this series!? Amanda Holden ?I loved learning about how the ocean is in trouble.? Tess, age 6 Join best friends Katy, Cassie and Zia on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet? On the hottest day of the year, the friends imagine a water slide coming out of Katy?s...
8) Little goose
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Tricycle Press
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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Only when he returns home does Little Goose remember what makes him feel cozy and comfy, and happy, too-: -that most special place within the soft circle of his mama's wings. This timeless tale of coming home to a mother's love will ring true with explorers of all ages. Reviews?Apple?s full-bleed colored-pencil illustrations add appropriate warmth and gentleness to Mraz?s fable??-Kirkus Reviews.
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HarperCollinsChildren?sBooks
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time - 1,001 years ahead, to be precise... The year is 3020. Pip is lonely and bored: she goes to virtual school on her G-Glasses, she only has a talking cat and parrot to hang out with, and she can?t even leave her LivingSpace due to the extreme heat and floods outside. Until the day that Pip explores...
10) Pog
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Publisher
Chicken House
Pub. Date
2019
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English
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There lived magical creatures, like tiny, hairy Pog. He's one of the First Folk, protecting the boundary between the worlds. As the children explore, they discover monsters slipping through from the place on the other side of the cellar door. Meanwhile, David is drawn into the woods by something darker, which insists there's a way he can bring his mother back ...
11) Stoat on stage
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The Travels of Ermine volume 2
Publisher
Bolinda audio
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Ermine the Determined is off to explore AUSTRALIA! She can't wait to have fun in the sun, climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, and star in Australia's Most Awesome Animal competition. But things hot up when someone gets a sniff of Ermine's act ... Will it be curtains before Ermine gets to the stage?.
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Publisher
Bolinda audio
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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This collection includes a selection of 21 royal stories starring the Little Princess - a character who has many exciting adventures as she explores her independence. Full of familiar situations including: I Don't Want to Go to Bed, I Want My Dummy and I Want My Mum - the books are perfect for little princesses and princes aged three and over.
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Ashtown Burials volume 1
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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N. D. Wilson, author of Leepike Ridge and 100 Cupboards, returns with an action-packed adventure that will captivate fans of both Percy Jackson and Indiana Jones with lost civilizations, ancient secrets, and buried treasure. For two years, Cyrus and Antigone Smith have run a sagging roadside motel with their older brother, Daniel. Nothing ever seems to happen. Then a strange old man with bone tattoos arrives, demanding a specific room. Less than 24...
14) Coraline
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English
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When Coraline explores her new home, she steps through a door and into another house just like her own - except that it's different. It's a marvellous adventure until Coraline discovers that there's also another mother and another father in the house. They want Coraline to stay with them for ever.
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Amelia Fang volume 4
Pub. Date
2019
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English
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It?s the half-moon holidays in gloomy Nocturnia which means no school for Amelia and her friends! Instead they are going to spend it with their Rainbow Rangers troop, (lead by unicorns Ricky and Graham) earning badges on Sugar Plum Island. But whilst exploring, Amelia and the gang stumble upon an ancient curse - and are shrunk to the size of bugs! How will they make the bloodcurdlingly BIG journey to break the curse when they are all so very TINY?....
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Mr Dog volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollinsChildren?sBooks
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
A brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences?Co-written with best-selling children?s author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic.You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble?When a mother rabbit is captured in a trap, he ends up playing bunnysitter?But someone wants rid of All the rabbits,...
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Octonauts volume 4
Publisher
ABC Audio
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Join the Octonauts in this fourth collection of exciting underwater adventures adapted from the popular children?s television series! The Octonauts are a team of quirky and courageous undersea adventurers who are always ready to dive into action. The Octonauts mission is to explore new underwater worlds, rescue amazing sea creatures and protect our oceans. 1. The Oarfish 2. Creature Report: Oarfish 3. The Combtooth Blenny 4. Creature Report: Combtooth...
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Puffin
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English
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Twelve-year-old Sade and her brother Femi have to flee Nigeria when their mother is killed and their father won't stop criticizing the military rulers. The woman paid to bring them to London as her children abandons them and they are alone in a new, often hostile, environment.
19) Darkwhispers
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Sky-Ship Adventure volume 2
Publisher
Bolinda audio
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Discover more than you ever imagined ? The Brightstorm twins are back for more high adventure on the sky-ship Aurora! Eudora Vane has organised an explorer fleet to search for missing adventurer Ermitage Wrigglesworth. Harriet Culpepper and the crew of the Aurora join the mission, certain that the scheming Eudora is up to no good. What is she really looking for? And if she finds it, how can they stop her?.
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Penguin
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English
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Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
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