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Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos

Join Jimmy and his friends in action-packed adventures around the city as they raise money for Spitfire planes, train alongside soldiers and go on daring missions to meet the prime minister – Winston Churchill himself! With striking illustrations throughout by Aleksei Bitskoff.

The Tale of the Cobb Street Commandos

Tony Bradman

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School of Gods

Olly Morris, (mostly) normal kid, is living his (mostly) normal life when a Messenger to the Mighty Gods summons him to Gods School, where he is plunged into a class of unfriendly godlings. With no powers, no idea why he’s been chosen and a growing sense that nobody actually knows what’s going on, Olly can’t work out if this is the best or worst school in the universe . . .

Welcome to the School of Gods

Thiago De Moraes

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The Turtle Who Turned The Tide

On a midnight-black beach, it’s time for a GRAND HATCHING. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea. But when Tula’s brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother? And will the other animals stay on the sidelines, or will Tula’s brave decision inspire them to join the rescue mission?

The Turtle Who Turned The Tide

Rachel Bright

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Strike

Strike is an action-packed football book about chasing your dreams and standing up for what you believe in. Owen is closer than ever to achieving his dream: becoming a professional footballer. All he has to do is stay focused. No distractions. Just football. But when a hidden note tucked inside his new boots reveals a cry for help from the factory workers who made them, Owen discovers the beautiful game might be hiding some ugly secrets. Suddenly, chasing his dream doesn’t feel so important. It’s time to decide which path he really wants to take.

Strike

Mitch Johnson

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Six Weeks

Alfie Piper has six weeks of summer – and nothing left to lose.



Since his mum died, Alfie’s world has unravelled. The silence between him and his stepdad roars louder than ever.



So he does the only thing that makes sense: grabs his bike, and rides.



In these long summer days, can Alfie rebuild what was broken?

Six Weeks

Matt Goodfellow

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Squid Bits

Welcome to the world of SQUID BITS!



Do you like undercover pigeon spies? Alarmingly rude pandas? Cats obsessed with gravy? Epic silliness? YOU DO?! Well, hold onto your (very nice) hat because this first book in a brand-new series is VERY silly, VERY random and totally hilarious. Filled with amazing (ridiculous) and heroic (tragic) characters, you’ll receive style tips in Monster Fashion, get cures for your ailments from Dr Bacon, MD, and have your future revealed in chicken-related horoscopes – among other things!

Squid Bits: That’s A Nice Hat

Jess Bradley

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