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  In Between Worlds - The Journey...

  Nicola Pierce

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  In 1849, the Thomas Arbuthnot set sail for Australia.
  
  Onboard were 194 Irish girls.
  I heard the emotion in Sarah's voice as she asked, 'Will we ever come back?'
  'Come back where?'
  'Home,' said Sarah. 'Do you think we will ever see Ireland again?'
  Maggie and Sarah are on their way to Australia. Their homes and their lives have been devastated by famine, with death coming to so many. Even when they sought refuge in the workhouse they found horror and heartbreak there.
  When the girls are given the chance of a new life on the other side of the world, they know they have to say yes – no matter the price.
  On board ship, they are caught in between worlds. How will they find the courage and strength to build new lives in a strange land?

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  The Island of Dr Moreau

  H. G. Wells

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  H.G. Wells famous novel about an infamous scientist, a remote island, and sinister secrets

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  The One Who Waits

  Ray Bradbury

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  The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury 
  Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) was a renowned American author and screenwriter, celebrated for his profound impact on the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, he began writing at a young age, publishing his first short story at 18 and dedicating his life to storytelling. Best known for his novel "Fahrenheit 451," a dystopian tale highlighting censorship and the loss of individualism, Bradbury's work often explored the intersection of technology and humanity. 
  His vivid imagination brought to life a multitude of short stories, notably in “The Martian Chronicles,” which depicted human colonization on Mars, and "Something Wicked This Way Comes," a dark exploration of fear and morality. Bradbury's lyrical prose and philosophical depth earned him numerous accolades. An ardent advocate for libraries and reading, he emphasized the importance of literature in shaping society. Bradbury’s legacy continues to inspire writers and readers around the globe, solidifying his status as a literary giant. 

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  Top Pup & Bad Rat

  Katie Dale

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  Top Pup is helping everyone. What happens when Top Pup can't help? Bad Rat runs after taking a bag of buns. Who can get the rat? Bright illustrations and silly stories engage emerging readers.

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  Making of Swallows and Amazons...

  Sophie Neville

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  In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script.Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a child's eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.

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  Perfect Backpack The (Pixi...

  Ruth Rahlff, Pixi Gute Nacht...

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  School is starting soon and Francie doesn't have a backpack yet. Besides, she doesn't want to go to the new school anyway. But buying a backpack changes everything...
  Pixi bedtime stories for children: listen and fall asleep.
  This is an auto-narrated audiobook.

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