- : Stories for Boys who dare to be Different (No:7960)
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- : Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls successfully addressed the huge gender imbalance in children's books in the representation of girls. But boys need to know that prince charmings and brave hunters are not the only role-models either. In fact, a whole lot of them out there don't identify with the idea of being a strong, independent, competitive saviour who never cries. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to this stereotypical idea of masculinity, but what if you're the introvert kind, what if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword, what if you're very sensitive, what if you like the idea of wearing a dress? As statistics keep showing that there is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise, Stories for Boys Who Dare To Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative.
- : 9 -18 Yrs
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- : Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 17 Diper Overlode (No:7959)
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- : In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?
- : 8 -12 Yrs
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- : The house of Blue Mangoes (No:7958)
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- : It is the last year of the nineteenth century in the village of Chevathar in southern India. Solomon Dorai, the headman, is desperately trying to hold together the fraying ends of village life at a time of huge social and political unease. When violence finally erupts, it takes Solomon and the traditional structure of the village with it. Three generations of Dorais come and go in the village by the sea, winning and losing the battle of Chevathar. There are Solomon’s sons: the dazzling, athletic Aaron and the studious Daniel, both exiled by their father’s death but in different ways, both determined to make their mark on the world. And there is Daniel’s son, Kannan, faced with a set of challenges that could break him if he isn’t strong enough... This is a passionate, powerful novel in which the triumphs and tragedies of wonderfully conceived characters are set against a background of extraordinary historical events. A New York Times Notable Book published in 16 countries. A skilful mix of personal and political, set against the backdrop of the Indian Independence struggle.
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- : The Solitude of Emperors (No:7957)
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- : Set during the 1992 Bombay riots, The Solitude of Emperors deals with the rise of fundamentalism and its clash with contemporary society. Timely, topical, modern and fresh - The antidote to the 'Indian' novel. 'An impassioned plea for tolerance in a country rife with competing interests, this marvelous new novel by David Davidar follows a young man's heroic love for his country. While it draws on the wisdom of past thinkers to recast a vision of tolerance for the present, it holds to an emotional core of idealism and the compelling rhythm of youth.Unflinching. Unsentimental. Deeply Moving. I loved it.' Kiran Desai.
- : 18+ Yrs
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- : Winnie the Pooh and Tiger Too (No:7956)
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- : The story begins with Tigger bouncing into Pooh. He's on his way to see Rabbit and he also bounces into Piglet along the way. Rabbit is not amused when Tigger arrives and bounces him and decides to come up with a plan to "unbounce" Tigger
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- : Are you my Mummy? - Little Polar Bear (Touch & Feel) (No:15488)
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- : Little Polar Bear is looking everywhere, but none of the animals he meets can help him. Will Little Polar Bear ever find his mummy? This simple, charming story will introduce your child to first words and concepts, using warm, friendly characters and appealing illustrations.
- : 3 -5 Yrs
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- : Best Mates (No:7952)
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- : From the author who brought you Joey the War Horse, Shadow the dog and Kaspar the cat comes a pocket-sized collection of perfect animal stories – proving that it’s not just dogs that are man’s best friends…
- : 9 -14 Yrs
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- : THE WHISTLER (No:7953)
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- : John Grisham is the master of the legal thriller and over 300 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide.• John Grisham was awarded the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, an accolade given annually to a published work of fiction that best exemplifies the positive role of lawyers in society and their power to effect change.• 'The best thriller writer alive' -Ken Follett• 'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers' - Telegraph• 'Leaves one eager for more' - Spectator• 'No one does it better than Grisham' - Daily Telegraph• 'A master storyteller' - Huffington PostThe most corrupt judge in US history. A young investigator with a secret informant. The electrifying new thriller. On the heels of the runaway success of Rogue Lawyer, John Grisham delivers the high-octane suspense that readers have come to expect from the master of the legal thriller. With his latest novel, John Grisham takes his irresistible blend of legal savvy and page-turning storytelling to a whole new level. Filled with an unforgettable cast of characters and Grisham's trademark twists and turns, readers will be kept guessing until the very last page. 'The best thriller writer alive' Ken Follett.
- : 17 -17+ Yrs
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- : Tom Gates #05: Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things) (No:7954)
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- : . "Exciting news! Mr Fullerman announces that Class 5f are going on an 'activity break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with...... Marcus meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint My room funny colours while I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear mum and dad talking about. Because I've always wanted a pet!".
- : 9 -14 Yrs
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- : Tom Gates #08: Yes! No (May Be . . .) (No:7955)
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- : Sometimes making up My mind isn't easy to do. Especially when My grumpy sister Delia is looming over me. Mum's on a mission to tidy up the whole house. She says if I can't decide what to get rid of, she'll do it for me. Which would be a disaster! Lucky for me, the fossils come to my rescue (more than once!).
- : 9 -14 Yrs
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