General fiction
Hostage
By Malorie Blackman
Paperback
Published 14-Feb-2012
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Brand new package for this gripping adventure story by top author Malorie Blackman. Particularly suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
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Penderwicks at Point Mouette
By Jeanne Birdsall
Hardback
Published 04-Jul-2013
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Summer is here and it's off to the beach for Rosalind ...and off to Maine for the rest of the Penderwick girls with their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick) - a terrifying notion for all. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, but can Skye hold it together?
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Mrs. Weber's Omnibus
By Posy Simmonds
Hardback
Published 25-Oct-2012
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In May 1977 the author, an unknown young illustrator, started drawing a weekly comic strip for the "Guardian". It began as a silly parody of girls' adventure stories, making satirical comments about contemporary life. The strip was latterly untitled and usually known just as "Posy". It ran until the late 1980s. This title collects these strips.
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Wall
By William Sutcliffe
Hardback
Published 11-Apr-2013
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Darcy Burdock
By Laura Dockhill
Paperback
Published 28-Feb-2013
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Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. Curious, smart-as-a-whip, funny and fiercely loyal, she sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. This title introduces her family: Mum, who Darcy loves as much as her favourite fried egg and chips, Dad, who is kind and fair if a bit hopeless.
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Midnight Pirates
By Ally Kennen
Paperback
Published 07-Jan-2013
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Three children, whose parents have gone to America, try to run a secluded West Country beach hotel on their own. The chaos mounts as they pretend there are adults in charge. A sinister guest brings danger. A ship is grounded off the beach, and crates of washed-up cargo are there for the taking. But the wreck was no accident...
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Bell Jar
By Sylvia Plath
Paperback
Published 03-Jan-2013
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I was supposed to be having the time of my life. When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther's life begins to slide out of control.
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Binny for Short
By Hilary McKay
Hardback
Published 07-Feb-2013
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A funny and endearing new story of friendship from Whitbread-winning author Hilary McKay.
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Positively Last Performance
By Geraldine McCaughrean
Hardback
Published 31-Jan-2013
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The Royal Theatre has seen better days. But then so have the ghosts who live there. Newly arrived in her favourite seaside town & its beautiful theatre, Gracie is quickly making friends. But the old theatre is under threat. Will Gracie & the residents be able to save their home, or is the curtain set to fall on their very last performance?
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Sam and Ruby's Olympic Adventure
By Tony Bradman
Paperback
Published 14-Feb-2012
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Clever time travel novel following the history of the Olympics and Paralympics. Exciting story which presents the history of the Olympic Games in a fun format.
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