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On The Wall

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NEW IN September: a funny, yet reassuring 'transition read' for all those embarking on their first year at secondary school, from master storyteller Anne Fine.

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Kate De Goldi

Kate De Goldi grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has published short stories and novels for both adults and children. The 10pm Question won the New Zealand Post Book of the Year in 2009 in both YA and General Fiction categories, was selected as a White Ravens Outstanding New International Book for Children and Young Adults nd was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. Rave reviews highlighted its wit and empathy for Frankie, its tortured teen protagonist, when it was first published in the UK, in 2010.

Eddy, Eddy was shortlisted for the YA Book of the Year and has been a #1 Bestseller in the Fiction charts in her homeland.

De Goldi is something of a literary legend in New Zealand and works extensively teaching creative writing and reviewing and lecturing on all things bookish.

#ReadforEmpathy Collection 2024

Kicked Out, by A. M. Dassu, is an EmpathyLab 2024 Read for Empathy title.

EmpathyLab’s work is based on scientific research showing that empathy is learnable, and that books help to build it: identifying with fictional characters helps build real-life empathy. Teachers report that using empathy-rich texts builds mutual understanding. Impacts include improved behaviour and a culture with less racism and in which children themselves help resolve disputes.

Empathy Day was celebrated on 6th June 2024. Find out more here.

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The Lorikeet Tree

This coming-of-age novel from Australian superstar Paul Jennings is both moving and inspirational, embracing big themes including the loss of a parent and environmental concern. KidsBookReview said: "Big stuff, and yet the way Jennings delivers this book… it’s like he’s holding your hand through it all". Expect a departure from his funny 'stories with a twist' but know that you are in the care of a master storyteller. Suggested age range 11 - 14 years; Longlisted for the UKLA Awards and Nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024

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Eco-fiction for 9 - 13 yrs

The Raven's Song

The Raven's Song

The Raven's Song

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9 - 13: eco-fiction

9 - 13: eco-fiction

9 - 13: eco-fiction

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Madeline Finn and the Rescue Dog

A picture book about caring and sharing, from the author of Madeline Finn and the Library Dog'. Madeline worries who is caring for the dogs in the Rescue Home. Most importantly, who is reading to them? She tries to read to them all herself, but realises she needs help. Luckily, her friends at the library are ready to step in.

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Madeline Finn and the Library Dog

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