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Highly Recommended

Skywatchers

By Carrie Arcos

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A suspenseful novel about a group of teens who form a club called the Skywatchers. One night, while watching the skies for Russian planes from an old tower. they spot an odd light coming from an unidentifiable aircraft in the forest nearby. They call it in before going to investigate but are never seen again. Is there an extraterrestrial secret behind the teens' disappearance?Be warned: this book is very hard to put down! - Karolina

War Girls

By Tochi Onyebuchi

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War Girls follows 16 year old Onyii and her younger sister Ify, who live in a war-torn, futuristic Nigeria. Despite the constant violence of the war outside, they dream of a life together, a future with peace. But when their camp is attacked by enemy soldiers, the sisters are taken from each other and stuck on opposite sides of the war. Now, with a raging war between them, they must fight against the odds to get back to each other. This compelling story will grab you from chapter one and won't let go, with fresh world building and an incredible bond between sisters, War Girls is an amazing read for everyone - not just science fiction lovers! - Aly

Of Curses and Kisses

By Sandhya Menon

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Of Curses And Kisses is an amazing read that snags readers from the first chapter and hurls them through an incredible story of love and healing. This wonderfully written re-telling of Beauty and The Beast explores how no one - not even the stars - can decide a person's fate. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a twist to a classic fairy tale story. - Alyssandra

All the Bad Apples

By MoÏRa Fowley-Doyle

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A very enchanting and captivating story with a rich plot, sweeter than apples. The intense history of the family's background and Deena's search for her sister held my full attention from start to finish! = Aly

Positively Teen: A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You

By Nicola Morgan

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The book Positively Teen is filled with fun, easy strategies to help manage stress, stay alert and be positive. The book offers fascinating facts about mental and physical health, and gives readers engaging quizzes and tips on how to become a positive, understanding person. I would recommend this book to everyone, teen and adults alike, as it gives you a better understanding of yourself and others around you. - Sophie

PUZZLE TIME!

The World of Shakespeare: 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

By Adam Simpson

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Piece together the world of Shakespeare in this art jigsaw puzzle depicting the London of his day

Where's Bowie?: 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

By Kev Gahan

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The Dream of Surrealism (1000-Piece Art History Jigsaw Puzzle): Spot the Artists and Jump Down the Rabbit Hole

By Brecht Vandenbroucke

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The Lost Words puzzle

By Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris

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Our bestselling puzzle!! Have fun!

Bibliophile Book Club Darlings 1000 Piece Puzzle

By Galison, Jane Mount

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Books and puzzles - form and function

Discover the Planets: Glow in the Dark Puzzle

By Anon

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Astrology 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle

By Galison

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Mosaic Mind Bender Puzzle

By The Getty Museum

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History of Hairdos 1000 Piece Puzzle In Square Box

By Galison

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Young Adult

Review: Crying Laughing

Article By Jordan Teasdale
Published 4 Nov 2020

This book will have you laughing, crying and crying laughing! 

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Review: The Ghost Collector

Article By Mary Ann Payne-Chase
Published 30 Sep 2019

A beautiful supernatural tale of love and loss within a family.

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Review: The Patron Saints of Nothing

Article By Jordan Teasdale
Published 11 Jul 2019

The contrast between healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with grief brought a depth to the novel that was unexpected.

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Review: The Best Lies

Article By Khushi Prakash
Published 11 Jul 2019

Friendship turns deadly in this creepy page-turner!

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Review: Somewhere Only We Know

Article By Alysandra Benevides
Published 28 May 2019

You don’t have to be a K-pop fan to enjoy this book - a great insight into a fascinating world!

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Review: Parkland Speaks

Article By Sydney Picard
Published 18 Apr 2019

Reading these accounts first hand is far more impactful than hearing them in the news. Parkland Speaks is a good reminder of the impact these events have on actual people and communities.

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