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• Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess

  Ardagh, Philip, 1961-

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  Norman the Norman from Normandy is back! He's small as ever and still has his great BIG sword! This time, he's caught the eye of mini Matilda, Duchess of Normandy, whose husband the Duke is planning the Norman Conquest of England. And who better…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Friend's a Gris-kwok

  Blackman, Malorie, 1962-

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• Mary's Hair

  Colfer, Eoin, 1965-

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  Snip! Snip! Snip! Imelda's man has just dropped a vase at the sight of Mary Leary. It must be because Mary's given herself a new haircut, and now she looks like a supermodel. Which does not explain why Mary's mam is looking so ANGRY. Uh-oh! Interest…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mariella, Queen of the Skies

  Colfer, Eoin, 1965-

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  Super-smart Mariella loves nothing more than inventing, but bedtime keeps getting in the way of all her brilliant ideas. There's only one thing for it - Mariella has to build a rocket-powered flying suit to zap her round the world faster than the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cupcake Wedding

  Cross, Gillian, 1945-

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  Holly's sister Mia is going to marry her boyfriend James. But they're only 18. Are they too young to be married? Soon all of Holly's friends and family have agreed to help out with the wedding. But Holly has her work cut out for her when the bride…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

  Donaldson, Julia, 1948-

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  Elmo and his sister love to play in the jungle house next door. But then mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. Will the jungle house be Out of Bounds forever? Interest level - 5 to 8 years

• The Gingerbread Star

  Fine, Anne, 1947-

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  Hetty's dearest wish is to glow in the dark. Then she could light her way home through the woods, find things lost in dark corners and read in bed at night. Who can help Hetty make her wish come true? Interest age - 5 to 8 years

• The Moonshine Dragon

  Funke, Cornelia, 1958-

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  What on earth is going on in Patrick's bedroom? A very small dragon has appeared out of a story book ... with a tiny White Knight hot on his heels. It's moonshine magic - and Patrick and the dragon are under attack! Can Patrick save them both?…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Go! Go! Chichico!

  McCaughrean, Geraldine, 1951-

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  When Chichico gets a trial for Santos Brazil, it's like a dream come true. But can a barefoot boy from the slums really play for the best team in Brazil? Perhaps he can ... with a little help from his friends!

• I Never Liked Wednesdays

  McGough, Roger, 1937-

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  It was Wednesday if I remember rightly. I never liked Wednesdays for some reason. I could never spell "Wednesday" for a start. And it always seemed to rain on Wednesdays. And there were two days to go before the weekend ... Reading age - 7 years…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Smile

  Magorian, Michelle, 1947-

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  WA! WAAA! WAAAA! Josh hates the new house, and his new room, and his new baby brother. Life was better before Charlie arrives and took up all of Mum and Dad's time. Will Josh ever feel a part of the family again? Interest age - 5-8 years

• Minikid

  Morpurgo, Michael, 1943-

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  Minikid is from the city and life on the farm is all new to him. Off he charges like an angry bull, butting in where he's not wanted. How can Chris and Lisa keep him under control? Interest level 5-8 years

• We Are Not Frogs

  Morpurgo, Michael, 1943-

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  The frogs and toads are busy playing long-jump and getting muddy in the garden. But then Mutt the dog comes bouncing along ... with Jago and Alice too. the children are determined to count all the frogs, but Mutt has ideas of his own. Soon there…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Telephone Mix-up

  Nicholls, Sally, 1983-

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  Margaret has a May Fair to sort. Jai wants to talk to Aditi. Jean needs a new home for a cat ... And - OH NO! - all the phones in the village are in a muddle. Only Arthur's not fussed. He's too busy playing to answer the phone. But someone…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chuckle Bob's Great Escape

  Strong, Jeremy, 1949-2024

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  Chuckle Bob doesn't like the pet shop. He wants to be free! But it's hard for a little monkey to live outside in the rain and the cold. Can Chuckle Bob find a new home? Maybe Jessica and Dan can help ... Reading Age - 8 years Interest level - 8 to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Genius Aged 8 1/4

  Strong, Jeremy, 1949-2024

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  Silly parents Silly teachers and a very silly Prime Minister Alfie Poppleton (real name Squeaky Squawker Redface Splurp Bottom) has got his work cut out dealing with a set of very silly adults. Can Alfie get the town of Underpants - and the rest of…Read moreRead more of this annotation