After the snow - Crockett, S.D.
Set in the haunting and barren landscape of a new ice age, this is the story of 15-year-old Willo, a 'straggler' kid who loses his family in the opening pages. Completely alone, he is immediately flung into an icy journey of survival, adventure, friendship and self-discovery - with only the dog spirit inside his head to guide him.
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Code name Verity - Wein, Elizabeth
Only in wartime could a stalwart lass from Manchester rub shoulders with a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a special operations executive. But then a vital mission goes wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France. She is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war.
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Daughters - Buchan, Elizabeth
'Daughters' is a moving and compelling novel about a mother's relationships with each of her three very different daughters.
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Daylight saving - Hogan, Edward
When Daniel Lever is dragged to Leisure World for some 'time away' with his depressed dad, his expectations are low. But soon Daniel spots a girl swimming in the fake lake. Lexi is elegant and smart, but very mysterious. Why are her bruises getting worse each time she and Daniel meet? And is her watch really ticking backwards?
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Fetch - Cabrera, Jane
'One cold, wet night, in a town not far from here, a little black dog slowly made his way through the streets. He was all alone.' No one knows where Fetch comes from, but they do know that he is very helpful! He fetches papers from the newsstand, licks stamps at the Post Office and helps out at the busy shop.
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Miss Dahl's voluptuous delights - Dahl, Sophie
Sophie Dahl, one of the most glamorous women on the planet, shares delicious secrets from her slinky kitchen, funny stories and favourite recipes in a beautifully illustrated hardback. With delectable recipes for each season, this luscious abundant take on food will delight women everywhere. Originally published: 2009
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Recipe for love - Fforde, Katie
When enthusiastic amateur Zoe Harper wins a coveted place in a televised cookery competition, she's thrilled. The first task has hardly begun when she finds herself with more than she bargained for. Not only does she have to contend with the fiercely competitive Cher, but she's fast developing a crush on one of the judges.
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Saving Daisy - Earle, Phil
Daisy's mum is gone. Her dad refuses to talk about it. As far as Daisy's concerned, it's all her fault. As her life starts to spiral out of control, panic leads to tragedy and Daisy's left alone. But sometimes the kindness of a stranger can turn things around. A stranger who desperately wants to save Daisy.
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Stones for my father - Kent, Trilby
Corlie Roux's farm life in South Africa is not easy: while the Transvaal is beautiful, it is also a harsh place where even the raindrops sizzle. But Corlie's rural paradise comes under threat when the invading British begin to drive the Boer families from their farms. Originally published: Canada: Tundra, 2011
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Strong woman:ambition, grit and a great pair of heels - Brady, Karren
An overwhelmingly inspiring and real look at work and life, Karren Brady defies convention as a directional business woman in a male industry. This is how she does it, and through her experience, her drive and her skills - it's a brilliant insight into how you can do it too.
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The Hairy Bikers' bakation - Myers, Dave
With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food, Si King and Dave Myers - better knows as the Hairy Bikers - travel the length and breadth of Europe to discover the best baking recipes from the continent. From Norway to Spain, the boys eat their way across ten countries, making friends and swapping recipes along the way.
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The magic - Byrne, Rhonda
Tap into the magic of gratitude with Rhonda Byrne's latest book - and change your life in just 33 days. No matter who you are, no matter where you are, gratitude can dissolve all negativity in your life, no matter what form it has taken.
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The really, really, really big dinosaur - Byrne, Richard
Finlay (a little dinosaur) is sitting on a grassy mound, counting jelly beans to share with his friend. A big dinosaur comes along and demands the sweets. He is rather rude, a bit of a show-off, and doesn't believe Finlay even has a friend. Well, he's in for a really, really, really big surprise!
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The survivor - Hurwitz, Gregg Andr
Nate Overbay is looking down over the ledge of the eleventh floor of an LA building, readying himself to drop, when he hears gunshots. Pulling himself back to life, he peers through the window and sees a terrifying scene unfolding. Ruthless masked robbers are not taking hostages - they're shooting anyone in their path.
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Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams - Colgan, Jenny
Rosie Hopkins' elderly aunt Lilian needs her help, so Rosie is moving to the depths of the countryside for a few months to look after her. Lilian has spent her life running Lipton's village sweetshop. As she struggles with the idea of selling up, she also wrestles with the secret history hidden behind the jars of sweets.
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Wonder - Palacio, R.J.
'Wonder' is the funny, sweet and incredibly moving story of Auggie Pullman. Born with a terrible facial abnormality, this shy, bright ten-year-old has been home-schooled by his parents for his whole life, in an attempt to protect him from the stares and cruelty of the outside world.
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