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  NumBots Scrapheap Stories - A...

  Tor Caldwell

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  The biggest race in the scrapheap is taking place and Unicorn wants to do the best she can... but with strong competition, she needs to find a way to prepare... 
  
  At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths. 
  
  Unicorn and the Big Race is a story that shows the importance of practising little and often. By improving skills with small amounts of regular practice, children's confidence in their own ability increases.
  
  We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centred around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in maths, but in all areas of development. You can access the activities in the Downloads section on the NumBots website.
  
  NumBots is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.

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  Scrap

  Guy Bass

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  The year was Something Something. Humans had spread like peanut butter across the galaxy, looking for new planets to call Somewhere.
  One of those planets was Somewhere Five One Three.
  
  When the humans arrive on Somewhere 513, they discover that the robots sent to prepare the planet for Humanity's arrival have chosen to keep it for themselves. Only one robot remains loyal – K1-NG, aka King of the Robots. But even with the most powerful robot on their side, the outlawed humans don't stand a chance.
  
  Ten years on, Gnat and her sister Paige are the only humans left and have spent their lives hidden underground. Now they must venture out in search of the one robot that stood by the humans. There's just one problem – the once mighty K1-NG has vowed never to help another human for as long as he lives…
  
  The first in a hugely original and entertaining new trilogy for middle grade readers from the award-winning author of STITCH HEAD. For fans of Maz Evans and Thomas Taylor.

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  The Missing Chums

  Franklin W. Dixon

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  Join Frank and Joe, two adventurous teenage brothers with a knack for solving mysteries, in the fourth installment of the classic mystery series for young readers: The Hardy Boys!  
  To their friends’ envy, Biff and Chet plan to take a boating vacation up the coast. The joy of sending them off soon turns to anxiety as neither of them make contact with home for several days. Convinced that something’s happened to them, the Hardy boys and their friends go on a search filled with adventure and peril in hopes of retrieving their missing chums.  
  Publishers Note: This audiobook edition of The Missing Chums is based on the first edition, originally published in 1928, not the 1962 revision.

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  D-Day Dog

  Tom Palmer

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  On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate … Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions. 
  Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate … 
  In this Sunday Times bestselling book, Jack's adventure takes him on a historical journey, where he learns about the harsh realities of war and the unbreakable bond between a soldier and his loyal dog. The story, filled with family themes and military undertones, is a must-read for children and teens alike. 
  For fans of T.Z. Layton (The Academy IV), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), Jeff Kinney (No Brainer), Martin Smith (The Football Superstar), and Marta Kissi (The Friend Dilemma). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Tamikuu - World Defenders

  Gray Ellis

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In the World of Tamikuu, we follow the Mastar Protectors of Tamikuu while they take on their century old nemesis Zamex, the fallen Mastar. Now awaken from centuries of slumber. As the battle for Earth continues, the Mastar's have to find a way to destroy a being that that was once considered a brother of Tamikuu for good. Will our heroes prevail or fail in saving the World from becoming Zamex's slaves for eternity.

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  Letters to a Dog

  Piers Torday

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  Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday. 
  Jamie is in hospital waiting for a life-changing operation. And to make a difficult time even harder, he’s fallen out with his dad and refuses to speak to him when he comes to visit. 
  To keep his spirits up, nurse Shirley suggests he writes a letter to the dog he desperately wants to adopt from the local dog home. But imagine his surprise when Dog writes back! 
  Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. 
  In this heartwarming fiction, Jamie's journey of emotions and feelings is beautifully intertwined with the themes of family and health. The story, suitable for young adults and children, explores the unique bond between a boy and his dog, making it a top pick for animal lovers. 
  For fans of Roland Smith (The Wildes), Rodman Philbrick (We Own the Sky), Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Abi Elphinstone (Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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