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Great reads for Children of all ages
Please click on the links below to access a selection of our favourite kids books at the moment. Unfortunately, we do not yet have the facility to order on-line, so if you wish to know more about a book, the books we have in stock or even place an order, please do not hesitate to contact us. We love seeing children enjoy books - the favourite part of my job, is reading the kids books - so please ask for our help
Children's Book Awards shortlists 2011
BISTO Awards 2011: leading annual children's book awards in Ireland. Winner announced 16th May
CILIP Carnegie Medal: The Carnegie Medal is awarded annually to the writer of an outstanding book for children.
Kate Greenaway Medal: awarded for distinguished illustration in a book for children
| A selection of our favourite books for all ages |
| Book Club Reads (aged 9-12) |
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| 5-8 |
| 9-12 |
| 13+ |
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Department 19 Will Hill |
In a secret supernatural battle that's been
raging for over a century, the stakes have just been raised --
and they're not wooden anymore. When Jamie Carpenter's mother is
kidnapped by strange creatures, he finds himself dragged into
Department 19, the government's most secret agency. Fortunately
for Jamie, Department 19 can provide the tools he needs to find
his mother, and to kill the vampires who want him dead Not for the young for fainthearted! |
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Scorpia Rising Anthony Horowitz |
the last ever Alex Rider adventure. Get it now! | |
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Skulduggery Pleasant: Mortal Coil Derek Landy |
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Trash Andy Mulligan |
Raphael is a dumpsite boy. He spends his days
wading through mountains of steaming trash, sifting it, sorting
it, breathing it, sleeping next to it. Then one unlucky-lucky
day, Raphael's world turns upside down. A small leather bag falls into his hands. It's a bag of clues. It's a bag of hope. It's a bag that will change everything. Soon Raphael and his friends Gardo and Rat are running for their lives. Wanted by the police, it takes all their quick-thinking, fast-talking to stay ahead. As the net tightens, they uncover a dead man's mission to put right a terrible wrong. It's three street-boys against the world. The Christmas bestseller is now in paperback 10+ |
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Prince of Mist Carlos Ruiz Zafon |
Max Carver's father - a watchmaker and inventor -
decides to move his family to a small town on the coast, to an
old house that once belonged to a prestigious surgeon, Dr
Richard Fleischmann. But the house holds many secrets and
stories of its own. Behind it is an overgrown garden full of
statues surrounded by a metal fence topped with a six-pointed
star. When he goes to investigate, Max finds that the statues seem to consist of a kind of circus troop with the large statue of a clown at its centre. Max has the curious sensation that the statue is beckoning to him. As the family settles in they grow increasingly uneasy: they discover a box of old films belonging to the Fleischmanns; his sister has disturbing dreams and his other sister hears voices whispering to her from an old wardrobe. They also discover the wreck of a boat that sank many years ago in a terrible storm. Everyone on board perished except for one man - an engineer who built the lighthouse at the end of the beach. During the dive, Max sees something that leaves him cold - on the old mast floats a tattered flag with the symbol of the six-pointed star. As they learn more about the wreck, the chilling story of the Prince of the Mists begins to emerge The first book Zafon ever wrote - a fantastic book. teen |
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Department 19 Will Hill |
In a secret supernatural battle that's been
raging for over a century, the stakes have just been raised --
and they're not wooden anymore. When Jamie Carpenter's mother is
kidnapped by strange creatures, he finds himself dragged into
Department 19, the government's most secret agency. Fortunately
for Jamie, Department 19 can provide the tools he needs to find
his mother, and to kill the vampires who want him dead. But unfortunately for everyone, something much older is stirring, something even Department 19 can't stand up against! This book is based on the theory that Dracula really existed - a very scary, teen vampire novel that grips you from the first page |
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Plague Michael Grant |
The FAYZ goes from bad to worse...The darkness
has been foiled once again and the resurrected Drake has been
contained. But the streets of Perdido Beach are far from safe,
with a growing army of mutants fighting against the humans for
power in the town. In a small room of a house near the edge of town, Little Pete lies ill on a bed. In his fevered dreams, he continues his battle with the hidden evil that seeks to use his power to bring about anarchy and destruction 4th in the series following 'Gone' 'Hunger' 'Lies' 11+ |
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When you Reach Me Rebecca Stead |
Miranda's life is starting to unravel. Her best friend, Sal,
gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no
reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The key that
Miranda's mum keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. 11+ |
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The Eagle Rosemary Sutcliff |
The Eagle of the Ninth is one of the most celebrated children's books of the twentieth century and is now the subject of a major film |
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Henderson Boys: Grey Wolves Robert Muchamore |
The fourth adventure in the Henderson's Boys series teen |
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This Isn't What it Looks Like Pseudonymous Bosch |
The 4th quirky, original and darkly comic adventure from the
mysterious author of 'The Name Of This Book Is Secret'. Cass
finds herself in Medieval England after she dared to taste the
Midnight Sun's deadly chocolate, leaving her body in a coma. 9+ |
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almost true Karen David |
the exciting sequel to 'I am Joe', Ruthless killers are hunting Ty so the police move him and his mum to a quiet seaside town. But a horrific attack and a bullet meant for Ty prove that he's not safe. On the road again, Ty's in hiding with complete strangers ...who seem to know a lot about him. Meanwhile he's desperate to see his girlfriend Claire, and terrified that she may betray him. Ty can't trust his own judgement and he's making dangerous decisions that could deliver him straight to the gangsters. A thrilling sequel to When I Was Joe, shot through with drama and suspense |
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Hunger
Michael Grant |
The clock is ticking for Sam
Temple and the kids of Perdido Beach but it's not the big
one-five that they face now; it's starvation that threatens the
FAYZ. In an abandoned mineshaft a faceless animal lurks, pulling
the strings, toying with human and mutant alike. And he's hungry
- hungry in the darkness. 'LIES' is also now available in hardback |
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Cherub 12: Shadow Wave Robert Muchamore |
After a tsunami causes massive devastation to a
tropical island, its governor sends in the bulldozers to knock
down villages, replacing them with luxury hotels. Guarding the
corrupt governor's family isn't James Adams' idea of the perfect
mission, especially as it's going to be his last as a CHERUB
agent. And then retired colleague Kyle Blueman comes up with an
unofficial and highly dangerous plan of his own. James must choose between loyalty to CHERUB, and loyalty to his oldest friend. |
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Hunger Games 3: Mocking Jay Suzanne Collins |
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived
the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the
bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge...This thrilling final instalment of this ground-breaking trilogy promises to be one of the most talked-about books of the year. |
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The Maze Runner James Dashner 13+ |
When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers
is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who
welcome him to the Glade - a walled encampment at the centre of a
bizarre and terrible stone maze. Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why
or how they came to be there - or what's happened to the world outside.
A pulse-pounding, post-apocalyptic, sci-fi adventure thriller. |
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Necromancer Michael Scott 13+ |
Sophie and Josh have returned to San Francisco. They must protect
themselves from the Dark Elders, but they've not yet mastered the magic
they'll need to do so. Their trust in Nicholas Flamel is shaken, and
their friend Scatty is missing. The 4th in 'The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel' series |
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The Elephant's Tale Lauren St John 9-12 |
This is the fourth in the series by Lauren St John, set in Africa, which
started with 'The White Giraffe' It's the first day of the December
school holidays and Martine has lots of fun planned for the next few
weeks, not least spending time with Jemmy, her beloved white giraffe,
and her best friend, Ben. But her plans for a peaceful holiday are soon
shattered when a sinister man informs Martine and her grandmother that
Sabuwona is about to be repossessed. The nature reserve, and everything
in it, will no longer belong to them. |
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The Summer I turned Pretty Jenny Han |
For as long as she can remember, Isabel has spent the summer with her
family at their friends' beach house, where she is routinely ignored by
the aloof Conrad - who she's been in love with forever - and friendly
Jeremiah, the only one who's ever really paid her any attention.
But this year, something is different - she's been noticed by boys for
the first time.
A debut for teens, for fans of Judy Bloom, and the romance of the
'Twilight' series. The first in a series, with the next instalment due
in 2011. |
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'The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner' |
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Lunatics Curses F.E. Higgins 9-12 |
Deep within the heart of the Moiraean Mountains lies the town of Opum Oppidulum - home to the freezing Lake Beluarum and it's rumoured monster. An inescapable asylum stands in the centre of the lake, enclosed by the sheer cliffs of Drop Rock island. The 4th book in the series, these dark and witty novels appeal to both boys and girls, especially fans of Lemony Snicket, Joseph Delaney and Garth Nix. 'Grabs at the reader with hooked talons' Eoin Colfer |
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Nobody's Horse Jane Smiley (9-12) |
Abby Lovitt has always been more at ease with horses than
with people. Her father insists they call all the mares 'Jewel' and all
the geldings 'George' and warns Abby not to get attached: the horses are
there to be sold. But with all the stress at school (the Big Four have
turned against Abby and her friends) and home (her brother Danny is gone
- for good, it seems - and now Daddy won't speak his name), Abby seeks
refuge with the Georges and the Jewels. But there's one gelding on her family's farm that gives her no end of trouble: the horse who won't meet her gaze, the horse who bucks her right off every chance he gets, the horse her father makes her ride and train, every day. She calls him the Ornery George. |
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Thin Executioner Darren Shan (9+) |
A brilliant and brand new story of swords, sand and
sorcery from the endless imagination that brought you The Saga of Darren
Shan and the Demonata. New characters -- same excitement, action and
terror! In a harsh, unforgiving world of slavery and glorified
executions, one boy's humiliation leads him to embark on a perilous
quest to the faraway lair of a mysterious god. It is a dark, brutal,
nightmarish journey which few have ever survived. But to Jebel Rum, the risk is worth it! to retrieve his honour! to win the hand of the girl he loves! to wield unimaginable power! and to become! THE THIN EXECUTIONER |
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Brisingr Christopher Paolini (9+) |
It's only been months since Eragon uttered 'brisingr', an ancient-language term for fire. Since then, he's not only learned to create magic with words-he's been challenged to his very core. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the burning Plains, Eragon & his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider & his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon's oath to this cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents & strength - as are the elves & dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels & danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire & beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces & defeat the king? |
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Our Jungle Rod Campbell
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Find out why long grass, a growly lion, a scary gorilla & all kinds of creepy crawlies are needed in this delightful interactive book with a lift-the-flap, pop-up, fold-out finale! 0-5 years |
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Creature of the Night Kate Thompson |
When Bobby's mother moves the family into a rented house
in the country, a neighbour tells him a child was murdered there.
Bobby doesn't care - all he wants is to get back to Dublin and resume
his life back there - stealing from the crowded shopping streets &
racing stolen cars at night. However, getting his old life back
doesn't turn out to be as easy as he thinks, and the longer he spends in
the cottage, the more he is convinced that something sinister is going
on. teen |
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London Eye Mystery Siobhan Dowd |
Winner of the Bisto Childrens' Books Awards 2008 Monday 24th May 11.32am: Ted & Kat watch their cousim Salim get on board the London Eye. The pod rises from the ground. Monday 24th May 12.02pm: The pod lands and the doors open. People exit - but where is Salim? Has he spontaneously combusted? Has he been kidnapped? Is he even still alive? Even the police are baffled. Ted, whose brain runs on it's own unique operating system, and his older sister, Kat, overcome their prickly relationship to become sleuthing partners. They follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin, while the time ticks dangerously by...... A must-read for anyone aged 9+ |
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