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Blunders and Lightning
Blunders and Lightning is a fun, adventurous tale about characters (often children or amusing animals) who find themselves in a series of comical mishaps (“blunders”) during an exciting day out or task. The narrative often builds toward a dramatic moment involving lightning, storms, or surprises, challenging the characters to adapt, stay calm, and solve problems as they go. With colourful i…
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- 808.81 TWI b
The Man Who Bought a Mountain
The Man Who Bought a Mountain follows Yash, a young boy who lives on the fictional Jagurdwa mountain, a place rich with wildlife and community life. When a wealthy outsider tries to buy the mountain, Yash must confront threats to his home, livelihood, and the safety of his loved ones. The story blends adventure and emotional stakes with geographical and cultural themes — asking whether it’s…
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Scare at Shadow Fair
Scare at Shadow Fair is a slightly spooky, fun story set at the Shadow Fair, a festival of games, attractions, and mysterious surprises. Characters may encounter ghostly rides, eerie booths, or playful frights, but the tone remains suitable and friendly for young readers. The story blends excitement, mild suspense, and humour to engage children while reassuring them that “scary” things can …
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- 823 TWI s
A Magical Muddle
A Magical Muddle is a children’s story about a character or group of characters experiencing a magical mix-up—for example, magic spells going wrong, fantastical objects behaving unexpectedly, or enchanted situations that cause funny surprises. The narrative uses colourful illustrations and playful text to engage early readers and spark imagination, often resolving the muddle through coopera…
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The Old Toy Room
The Old Toy Room tells the story of Lottie, who discovers a magical world in her grandmother’s playroom full of old-fashioned toys—like toy soldiers, rag dolls, teddy bears, and a beautiful rocking horse named Chester. When Lottie enters this world, she joins the toys on an imaginary adventure to attend a grand theatre opening, encountering lively characters and humorous obstacles along the…
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- 790.2087 TWI t
Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many beautiful sights they'd never have found had they gone the right way. Told through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts and emotions, hardships and happiness …
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- 978-0-241-52932-4
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- 159 p ; 21,5 cm
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- 294.34 NOR b
Mr Nobodys Eyes
Harry, a lonely boy dealing with difficulties at home, forms an unlikely friendship with Ocky, a chimpanzee who has escaped from a circus. Together they face danger, prejudice, and the struggle to stay free. The novel explores loyalty, freedom, and finding friendship in unexpected places. Morpurgo’s storytelling blends realism with warmth, giving voice to both human and animal struggles. I…
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- 9780004000007
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- 175 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 823.914 MOR k
Why the Whales Came
Set in 1914 on Bryher in the Isles of Scilly, Why the Whales Came follows Gracie and her friend Daniel, who are warned to stay away from the mysterious Birdman living alone on Samson Island. When they befriend him, they uncover his tragic past and learn about the superstitions of their community. Against the backdrop of World War I, the children witness the stranding of a whale and the challeng…
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- 9780004000005
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- 180 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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Kensukes Kingdom
Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the story of Michael, a young boy who falls overboard while sailing around the world with his parents and washes up on a remote island. There he meets Kensuke, a reclusive Japanese man who has been stranded since World War II. At first wary of each other, Michael and Kensuke develop a deep bond based on trust, survival, and mutual respect. Morpurgo masterfully combi…
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- 9780004000002
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- 161 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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King of the Cloud Forests
Ashley, a young boy, is forced to flee from China during World War II and finds himself on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Along the way, he is saved by a mysterious group of yetis, who become his protectors and family in the mountains. Morpurgo blends wartime adventure with myth and environmental themes, creating a moving story about survival, belonging, and the power of kindness a…
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- 9780603571381
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- 178 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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