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Sophie Anderson
An introduction to: The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away
Suitable for ages 7-11
All Marinka’s life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.
Hugh Bonneville
An introduction to: Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room
Suitable for ages 7-11
A laugh-out-loud new adventure from Paddington star Hugh Bonneville, perfect for fans of the real-world mischief, relatable characters and short episodic stories of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Horrid Henry and Just William, and filled with brilliantly funny illustrations from Loretta Schauer.
Jessica Townsend
An introduction to: Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow
Suitable for ages 7-11
David Solomons
An introduction to: Spyglass: Mastermind of Mayhem
Suitable for ages 7-11
Maudie Powell-Tuck and Duncan Beedie
An introduction to: Hank Meets Frank
Suitable for ages 5-7
Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn’t melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they’re both going to be little angels. Isn’t that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!
The summer holidays are over and it’s time for Josh and Daisy to go back to school – which means Dadbot has to stay at home without them. But then an AI home assistant called HONEY is mysteriously left on their doorstep, and Dadbot is delighted to have company. Even better, it’s the company of another robot!
Kaz Penney
An introduction to: Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails
Suitable for ages 7-11
