Top 10 Children's Books

Number 1

Astrosaurs Academy: Deadly Drama! by Steve Cole

Astrosaurs Academy: Deadly Drama! by Steve Cole

Theres a documentary being filmed at the Astrosaurs Academy. Cameras will follow the cadets round as they work, play and train to be super Astrosaurs. At first things go brilliantly, but soon their training exercises start to go wrong while they're being filmed - it looks like somebody is trying to sabotage their footage on purpose! Teggs and his friends must work together to catch them and make sure that this film doesn't broadcast or the reputation of Astrosaurs Academy could be damaged for ever.

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Number 2 - Nanook the Snow Monster - Beast Quest Bk. 5 by Adam Blade

Nanook the Snow Monster - Beast Quest Bk. 5 by Adam Blade

The magical Beasts of Avantia are under the power of an evil wizard. Tom journeys to the wilds of the frozen north, searching for Nanook the snow monster. Can he survive the ice and snow, and set the Beast free? Don't miss FERNO THE FIRE DRAGON -- SEPRON THE SEA SERPENT -- ARCTA THE MOUNTAIN GIANT -- TAGUS THE HORSE-MAN and EPOS THE FLAME BIRD.

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Number 3 - Rodrick Rules: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Rodrick Rules: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

It's a brand-new year and a brand-new journal and Greg is keen to put the humiliating (and secret!) events of last summer firmly behind him. But someone knows everything - someone whose job it is to most definitely not keep anything embarrassing of Greg's private - his big brother, Rodrick. How can Greg make it through this new school year with his cool(ish) reputation intact?

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Number 4 - War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, M.B.E.

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, M.B.E.

From master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo comes an incredibly moving story about one horse's experience in the deadly chaos of the first world war. In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towards the enemy, witnessing the horror of the frontline. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him.

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Number 5 - A Bear Called Paddington - First Modern Classics by Michael Bond

A Bear Called Paddington - First Modern Classics by Michael Bond

A wonderful new edition of the classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station. Now published into the First Modern Classics list, fantastic stories for young readers. The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station -- Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon found that Paddington was a very unusual bear. Ordinary things -- like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside became quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington was involved.

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Number 6 - Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo, M.B.E.

Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo, M.B.E.

This is an exciting adventure and friendship story by a much-loved, award winning author. Gracie and her friend, Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then, they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they don't know whether to believe the birdman's story that the island is cursed. Set on a remote island against the backdrop of World War I, this story will captivate and delight young readers.

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Number 7 - The Jenius by Dick King-Smith, Peter Firmin

The Jenius by Dick King-Smith, Peter Firmin

Dick King-Smith, creator of "Babe the Sheep-Pig", presents the cleverest guinea pig in the world! Judy's classmates snigger when she claims guinea pigs are brainy. But, when her guinea pigs have a baby son, she decides to call him Jenius and train him to prove her point. Soon he can do all kinds of clever tricks, and Judy can't wait to show him off at school. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

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Number 8 - The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton

The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton

When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to a new home, an Enchanted Wood is on their doorstep. And when they discover the Faraway Tree, that is the beginning of many magical adventures! Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? There'll be adventures waiting for them, whatever happens; funny, magical adventures that will delight children again and again.

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Number 9 - Cows in Action: The Pirate Mootiny by Steve Cole

Cows in Action: The Pirate Mootiny by Steve Cole

Professor McMoo, Pat and Bo aren't just any old cows, they're time-traveling, super-clever cows in action who visit past and future, around the world to stop the evil Ter-moo-nators changing history...The Time Shed lands on a ship in the Caribbean in 1718, where Professor McMoo, Pat and Bo soon realize that the famous pirates, Blackbeard and Bluebeard are nowhere near as scary as Moo-Beard, the ter-moo-nator pirate who's captured them - and their ship. They'll need to fight with sword and cow-tlas to escape, but that isn't enough, the CIA still need to figure out what the FBI are up to, and face the real Blackbeard in battle. Bo is separated from the rest of the gang - can they do it without her? Or will they face a watery grave?

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Number 10 - The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was bought as a classroom pet for Room 26. And it's definitely true! In addition to his classroom escapades, each weekend he gets to sleep over with a different student, like Stop-Giggling-Gail and Repeat-That-Please-Richie. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands and much more. With adventures galore, Humphrey's life would be absolutely perfect if only the teacher, Mrs Brisbane, wasn't out to get him...

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