By Markus Motum, with expert advice from Stuart Atkinson (Walker Studio)
‘Wherever you are in the world right now,
I’m a very long way away.
I’m not even on the same planet as you.
I’m a Mars Rover. This is my story.’
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By author Greg Rucka and illustrator Phil Noto (Disney-Lucasfilm Press via Egmont UK Ltd.)
“Before the Awakening…
A stormtrooper struggles with his conscience…
A desert scavenger strikes it rich…
An ace starfighter pilot discovers a sinister plot…”
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By author David O’Connell, with illustrations by Claire Powell (Bloomsbury Publishing)
When Archie McBudge finds out that he is heir to a sweet-making dynasty, it takes him and his Mum completely by surprise.
Everything from now on should be perfect; after all, isn’t it every child’s dream to own a sweet factory?
By author Steven Butler and illustrator Steven Lenton (Simon & Schuster Children’s UK)
Are you a ghost tired of going bump in the night? Perhaps a troll who wants a break from the all the goats trip-trapping over your bridge? Then head for the best holiday destination for magical creatures, and Brighton’s best kept secret, The Nothing to See Here Hotel!
By Aaron Blabey (Scholastic)
If you haven’t caught up with the Bad Guys yet, then you really don’t know what you are missing!
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By author Anthony McGowan, with illustrations by Chris Riddell (‘Little Gems’ from Barrington Stoke)
It’s Christmas Eve when Dad, looking at Jo-Jo’s extensive Christmas list, tells him that due to the economy Father Christmas doesn’t have much money for presents this year.
Hiding under his pillow to avoid the argument that this sparks between his parents, Jo-Jo overhears Mum accuse Dad of “killing Christmas”. What does she mean? Then Jo-Jo realises Dad must have killed Father Christmas…and it’s all Jo-Jo’s fault.
By Julian Gough, with illustrations by Jim Field (Hodder Children’s)
Woken early from hibernation by a robber leaving her cave, Bear discovers a snowstorm raging outside. Well, if she can’t sleep, then she may as well do something she has always wanted to – build a snowman!
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By author Gareth P Jones and illustrator Steve May (Stripes Publishing)
Have you ever thought about what stands between Planet Earth and an alien invasion?
When a “dung circle” (yes, you read that right!) mysteriously appears in a field overnight, Mavis – an avid dung-spotter – suspects everything is not as it should be.
Continue reading “Out Now: Attack Of the Alien Dung! (Pet Defenders 1)”
Murder Most Unladylike – Robin Stevens
AR Level: 5.8
Back to the golden age of murder mysteries!
What On Earth? Wallbook Timeline Of Shakespeare
A two metre fold-out timeline that showcases the plots of all Shakespeare’s plays.
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