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  The Hexton Chronicles: The...

  Amy Wilson

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  The first in a rich and evocative magical fantasy series. Combining beautiful writing with a dark, sparkling adventure story, this book will stay with you long after you finish the last page! Perfect for fans of Anna James and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
  
  
  When Fray's hidden magic is revealed, he is forced back to Hexton – the magical town from which his family were banished.
  
  
  With no one to trust and nowhere to turn, Fray must face people who see his very name as a curse, others who believe he might be the solution they've been searching for, and those desperate to get their hands on his mysterious Croxometer – one of the most powerful magical objects to ever exist.
  
  
  And with the very essence of Hexton in danger, can Fray live up to his magical legacy while also finding the place where he belongs?

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  Mysterious Mishaps

  Linda Chapman

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  Meet the new protectors of magic!
  
  Ava and her friends have been practising magic so that they're ready to protect the powerful curios left by her great aunt. But when her mum's friend Jo comes over to take a picture of them, Ava is nervous. The artefacts can be unpredictable!
  
  Then the town is met with a sudden stream of accidents, including a tree collapsing, burst water mains leading to roads being blocked off, and falling set pieces from the local theatre almost injuring the staff.
  
  Ava suspects that the curios have something to do with it, but can she, Sarah, Lily and Pepper the puppy find out what is causing the town's sudden spate of bad luck?

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  The Grand Central Cinema Club

  Alan Nolan

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  Dublin, 1937
  At the Grand Central Cinema on O'Connell Street, the children of Dublin watch their Hollywood heroes on the silver screen
  When Sylvie meets tenement boy Jem and his daredevil sister Juno, they bond over their love of movies. But an accident means Juno will miss the latest film at the Grando, so they hatch a plot to hijack the movie reel and do a top-secret private showing instead!
  Meanwhile, a sneak thief called The Magpie has his eye on the Grand Central Cinema too. Can Sylvie and Jem revive Juno's ailing spirits by bringing the movies to her? And will they foil The Magpie's feather-brained plan in time?

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  Destiny Ink: Baking Mix-Up

  Adeola Sokunbi

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  Destiny uses her creativity to overcome her worries! The fourth in the brilliant new highly-illustrated chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from Tom Percival's BIG BRIGHT FEELINGS picture books and fans of JOJO & GRAN GRAN.
  Destiny is really excited to enter a baking competition, it's going to be INKTASTIC!But when her cake doesn't turn out how she expected, she feels disappointed. Destiny's best friend suggests baking together. Destiny isn't sure but she uses her trusty sketchbook to work through her worries and gets lots of great ideas. Have you read these INKTASTIC adventures?
  
  - Destiny Ink: Sleepover Suprise - Inclusive Children's Book Awards 2025, Fiction Longlist
  
  - Destiny Ink: Talent Show Magic
  
  - Destiny Ink: Birthday Secret
  Praise for Destiny Ink:
  "This is a warm and reassuring chapter book about friendship, anxiety and coping with new experiences" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Times "It promotes positive friendships, familial relationships and attitudes without being condescending... an engaging choice for readers exploring early chapter books" -  Booktrust

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  SPYGLASS: Mastermind of Mayhem

  David Solomons

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  The first book in a laugh-out-loud new series of hilarious, action-packed spy adventures from number one bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons. If you like James Bond with a dash of Johnny English, this is for you...
  
  
  When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-MI6 quartermaster, Professor Goodspeed, they don't expect supervillains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for his most dangerous invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.
  
  
  It's going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robot-shark shield and, the deadliest of weapons, a glitter glue grenade - along with A LOT of luck to defeat the bad guys and stop them taking over the world.
  
  
  At least the summer holidays won't be boring...
  
  
  A fast-paced, funny adventure series, packed with illustrations.
  
  
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  - SPYGLASS: Coldfinger

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  Cat-astrophe

  Annette McLachlan

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  Ten-year-old Lucy loves cats. She understands them, and they her. When the circus arrives in town, she tickles a lion and cuddles a chimpanzee. This left her wanting to know more about animal behaviour. In her Saturday morning job at a veterinary clinic, she meets a variety of animals.
  
  The vet is astounded when he discovers Lucy's ability to calm animals and communicate with them, something very rare.
  
  Lucy and her mother have the opportunity to visit London, where her uncle is a vet at the London Zoo. As Lucy tours the zoo, she learns details about the zoo's inhabitants, including a Silverback Gorilla and a spitting chimp.
  
  Then, a catastrophic event occurs.

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