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"Wisest is she who knows she does not know.” Jostein Gaarder

Summer Read for Children

A Place Called Perfect

By: Helena Duggan

Violet hates living in Perfect. Why does everyone have to wear special glasses to stop them going blind? What are the strange noises in the night and why is Mum acting so weird? Then Dad disappears and Violet is determined to uncover the truth with the help of the mysterious Boy. But returning normality to Perfect is a battle they never imagined...

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Oxford First Dictionary

By: Oxford Dictionaries

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Major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in paperback includes new words and more pages to improve spelling, extend vocabulary and support comprehension in the curriculum. Its accessible alphabetical layout and new supplement on spelling and grammar tips and activities, makes it the perfect first dictionary for home and for starting school!

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Oxford School Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Dictionary

By: Oxford Dictionaries

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The Oxford School Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar Dictionary is an invaluable guide to getting your spelling, punctuation and grammar right.

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How to Write Your Best Story Ever!

By: Christopher Edge, Nathan Reed (Illus)

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This is a humorous and authoritative book that will awaken the author in every child. Written by children's fiction author, Christopher Edge.

Summer Read For Him

Football in the 1980s

By: Michael Keane

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From Saint & Greavsie to `the Hand of God''

Summer Read For Her

Becoming

By: Michelle Obama

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An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States'A genuine page-turner, full of intimacies and reflections' Evening Standard'A polished pearl of a memoir' New York Times 'A rich, entertaining and candid memoir. And overall Obama's a fun person to sit alongside as she tells you the story of her life . . . it is as beautifully written as any piece of fiction' i In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America - the first African-American to serve in that role - she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments.

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STORY OF FOOD

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The essential reference book for any foodie. A true celebration of food in all its forms, this book explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance through the stories of individual foods. Covering all food types including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, this fascinating reference provides the facts on all aspects of a food''s history. It explains how foods have become a part of our culture from their origins to how they are eaten and their place in world cuisine. ''The Story of Food'' is a feast for the eyes, with stories that intrigue, surprise, and enthrall.

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Thirteen Reasons Why

By: Jay Asher

Clay Jensen returns home to find a strange package with his name on it. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and first love - who committed suicide. Hannah's voice explains there are thirteen reasons why she killed herself and Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why.

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Legend of Kevin: A Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure

By: Philip Reeve

Kevin the flying pony blows in on a magical storm and - DOOF! - crashes into the balcony outside Max''s flat. As the storm waters rise and the town is besieged with creatures, Max and Kevin set about putting things right. With Max''s quick thinking and a constant supply of biscuits for Kevin, there''s nothing this heroic duo can''t achieve!

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