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  Zac and Jac

  Cathy Jenkins

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  Nine-year-old Jac sees his father as a hero, but when Jac joins a local football team with his best friend Zac, things start to get a bit weird at home. It’s not until a group of professional footballers come into school to talk about racism that Jac realises what his father’s problem could be. After a traumatic turn of events, Jac learns of the difficulties faced by Zac’s grandparents and the Windrush Generation and becomes determined to help to make a change in society, starting with his own family.

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  All Aboard The Dreamtime Express...

  Stephen Stratford

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  Embark on a whimsical, breathtaking journey in this charming rhymed bedtime tale, 'Journey Through Enchanted Nightscapes: A Whimsical Ride on the Magic Dream Train.' It's a dream-fuelled night-time train adventure through fantastical realms that will enrapture young ones and nurture their imagination. 
  Meet the 'magic dream train,' a splendid vehicle journeying through the silken night, carrying children's dreams and lighting up their imagination. Nightly, it begins a voyage across star-studded glades, over sugar-coated hills, and even to a dragon's lair, casting a magical radiance and evoking awe and delight in every corner of the dreamscapes. 
  Every child's dream is welcomed, including frolicking unicorns, majestic castles, playful fairies, and high-flying kites. The magic dream train not only navigates candy mountains and seaside vistas, but it also traverses realms of vivid imagination where pirates navigate, dinosaurs wander, and mermaids chant. 
  At every mystical station stop, the train unfolds a thrilling tale, introducing children to a world brimming with dreamy escapades. The journey celebrates the fanciful nature of dreams, gliding through territories where wishes blossom like blooms, and a congenial gnome resides near a rainbow bridge and a gingerbread house. 
  As dawn nears, the magic train concludes its bewitching journey, smoothly reverting to reality. With the morning sun's first rays, the dream-powered voyage concludes, yet the allure of the magical expedition lingers. 
  This one-of-a-kind tale invites every child to snuggle into bed and set off on this nightly escapade. Let the magic train transport your child into the realm of dreams, where reality might not always hold, but that’s the enchantment of the dream train's magical journey. A captivating read offering a blend of excitement and tranquility, ideal for a magical bedtime voyage.

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  The Breakfast Club Adventures -...

  Marcus Rashford, Alex Falase-Koya

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  Dive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by the #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford!Inspired by Marcus’s own experiences growing up, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first fiction book by the England International footballer and child-poverty campaigner.Written with children's author Alex Falase-Koya it's packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, making it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.There's something fishy going on at school . . .When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he's never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to find out what is lurking on the other side of the fence – and get his football back!Perfect for reluctant readers, don't miss the Breakfast Club Investigators next adventure in The Ghoul in the School!'Breakfast Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me with open arms. It wasn’t just about food. It was about forming friendships, about togetherness, about escape. It was where some of my greatest memories were made. I want to capture that feeling in my debut fiction book.' - Marcus Rashford MBE

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  The One and Only Ruby

  Katherine Applegate

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  An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! 
  From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.  
  Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. 
  In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story. 
  The One and Only Ruby features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). 
  This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom. 
  Don’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+!

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  Raptor's Call - Middle Grade...

  Paula Baker, Aidan Davies

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  In a land gripped by tyranny, a masked rebel stirs the embers of revolution. Assassins are not always the bad guys. 
  Cadmon has always been a loyal member of the King's Guard, shouldering the blame for serving the corrupt king of Abbarkon. But when he is ordered to perform yet another abomination, he can no longer stand idly by while innocent lives are destroyed. 
  Bent on fighting back, he vanishes into the wilderness to build a rebel army powerful enough to topple the reigning forces. However, in the peace of the remote village, the urgency to revolt fades. It takes the arrival of a young, masked warrior to prod him toward a perilous mission to assassinate the worst of the unscrupulous dukes. 
  Prepare to delve into the untold story of Cadmon's rebellion, where bravery is forged in the face of darkness and the line between right and wrong blurs. In this thrilling prequel, discover the origins of the Rebels of Halklyen and witness the birth of a legend.

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  Rain Reign

  Ann M. Martin

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  Rose Howard has OCD, Asperger's syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose's father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home alone, as Rose's father spends most evenings at a bar, and doesn't have much patience for his special-needs daughter. 
   
  Just as a storm hits town, Rain goes missing. Rose's father shouldn't have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search. Rose will find Rain, but so will Rain's original owners. 
   
  Hearts will break and spirits will soar for this powerful story, brilliantly told from Rose's point of view.

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