Great Books for Autumn.........
Here's where we tell you about some of the great books we've read.
Books we liked so much, that we think you should read them too!
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"Spells" by Emily Gravett In the run-up to Halloween meet Frog, who, with this wonderful book of spells, hopes to become a handsome prince. There are lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be had with the mix-and-match pages as Frog struggles through a host of jumbled spells and extraordinary guises (Rabbit? Fabbit?! Prabbit!?!) in search of his fairytale ending. Age 3+ Hardback £10.99 |
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"Aaaarrgghh, Spider!" by Lydia Monks All Spider wants is to be a family pet. But the family whose house he lives in are terrified of him. Whenever he tries to show them what a great pet he would make, they simply cry, 'Aaaarrgghh, Spider!'. Age 3+ Paperback £5.99 |
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"Surprises According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney Surprises can be good, like my brand new hamster ball or a surprise party. But surprises can be bad, like coming whisker to whisker with a cat (EEK!) or having an alien from another planet move into Room 26. All this and lots-lots-lots more happens in my new book of adventures, "Surprises According to Humphrey". Age 5+ Paperback £4.99 |
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"Dust 'n' Bones by Chris Mould This book of ghost stories will send shivers down your spine! It contains ten tales, five retold classic ghost stories and five original ghost stories by Chris Mould. Brilliantly illustrated throughout in black and white. Age 6+ Paperback £5.99 |
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“The 39 Clues - The Maze of Bones" by Rick Riordan What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world in the form of 39 clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away...or get the first clue and begin the search? At the reading of their grandmother's will, Dan and Amy are given this choice - and they take the clue. Immediately, they are caught in a dangerous race against their own family members. "The 39 Clues" also encompasses hundreds of game cards and an online world that allows you to play a part in the story and compete for 100s of prizes, totaling over £50,000. Age: 9+ Hardback £6.99 |
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"Spellbound" by Anna Dale When Athene finally discovers a way to get rid of the bane of her life, her younger brother Zach, it is all made so simple for her. She meets the Gloam, who cast a spell on everyone who knew Zach so that they forget all about him. But it is Athene who can't forget Zach and soon she is drawn into an incredible world of dark magic, underground kingdoms and twisted histories in her attempt to save her brother. Age: 9+ Hardrback £10.99 |
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"Kobal" by Paul Bryers Eleven-year-old Jade is from a normal suburban background but longs to be different - and is terrified when she finds that she is. Her world is thrown into chaos when she discovers she is one of seven gifted children, who are the result of a secret government experiment intended to find a cure for inherited diseases; an experiment that was hijacked by the sinister Dr Kobal for his own purposes. Kidnapped and transported to a world of angels and demons, robotic beasts and hunters, Jade is plunged into a deadly battle to save the seven children's souls ... Fabulous stuff - we can't wait for the next one! Paperback £5.99 |
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"The Roar" by Emma Clayton Twelve-year old twins, Mika and Ellie, live in a future behind a wall - safe from the plague animals beyond. Or so they've been told. But when one of them disappears, and the other takes part in a sinister virtual reality game, they begin to discover their concrete world is built on lies. Determined to find each other again, they go in search of the truth. And as a strange sound in their heads grows to a roar, they find out that children and the planet have never mattered more. Paperback £6.99 |
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“Love, Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli The second book in the series following on from 'Stargirl' looks at life from Stargirl's point of view following her family's move away from Arizona. Wonderfully engaging and beautifully written, Stargirl will stay with you long after you've closed the book. Hardback £10.99 |
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“The Knife That Killed Me" by Anthony McGowan The highly topical and cautionary tale of a boy caught up in a world he can't control.
Paul Varderman could be at any normal school - bullies, girls and annoying teachers are just a part of life. Unfortunately 'normal' doesn't apply when it comes to the school's most evil bully, Roth, a twisted and threatening thug with an agenda quite unlike anyone else. Paperback £5.99 |
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"Blood Witch & Dark Magic" by Cate Tiernan This bind-up edition of "Blood Witch" and "Dark Magick" gives double the frights for Halloween. Great for fans of Stephanie Meyer. Pure Magic. Paperback £6.99 |
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"Newes from the Dead" by Mary Hooper In 1650 Anne Green, a young servant girl, gave birth prematurely to an illegitimate child. Sadly the baby died and poor Anne was falsely accused of infanticide. In front of a large crowd she was hanged and then carried to the College of Physicians to be dissected for medical science. But as Anne's corpse lay on the table and the doctors assembled, a strange rattle was heard in her throat. Could she still be alive? A gripping tale based on a true story. Unputdownable! Hardback 8.99 |
