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Two timelines. One dangerous secret. The Book of Names by Anthony Kessel is the gripping final book in the brilliant Don’t Doubt the Rainbow series and our #bookoftheweek. Teen detective Edie Marble’s latest case connects present-day Europe with her family’s story in Nazi-occupied Poland. We think it’s a great choice for confident readers aged 12+, especially anyone interested in WW2 or studying the Holocaust at KS3. And our readers have loved it: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The best and most compelling of all 4 books” — Reviewer, aged 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such a good book” — Reviewer, aged 13 #bookrecommendations #kidsbooks #booktok #kidsbooktok

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🐺 Our Book of the Week is Lumi and the Wolf by Lottie Saahko and we think our Hannah Gold fans will love this one! When Lumi discovers a wild white wolf is being hunted, she sets off with local boy Oskár on a 100km journey across the snowy wilderness of Lapland to get him to safety. With hunters closing in, she’ll need all her determination, sharp senses and connection with the natural world to make it. Written by an award-winning Finnish neurodivergent storyteller, there’s lots here for our young reviewers to get caught up in: a wolf you desperately want to save, a beautiful wilderness setting and plenty of jeopardy. There are also themes of belonging, neurodivergence, friendship, conservation and our relationship with nature to explore together. With short chapters and plenty of cliffhangers, it’s a great choice for animal lovers aged 8+, whether you’re reading together at home or school, or looking for something to build confidence with independent reading. 🐾 Do you or your child have a favourite animal adventure? We’d love to hear your recommendations. #lumiandthewolf #bookrecommendations #kidsbooks

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Did you know you can win books like these on Toppsta.com? 📚 Every one of these books was won through our recent giveaways, which are open to families and schools across the UK. From picture books and graphic novels to middle-grade adventures and gripping reads for older children, there are new books to win every week. Are you signed up yet? #Toppsta #BookGiveaway #WinBooks #ChildrensBooks #SchoolBooks 📚Hello There Little Bear by Nicola Edwards and Lindsey Sagar (Little Tiger Books) A super-cute board book with wobbly eyes 📚The Gumdrops: Main Character Energy Elissa Elwick (Little Tiger Press) A gorgeous full-colour graphic novel for ages 5+ 📚Lumi and the Wolf by Lottie Saahko by Lottie Saahko (Hachette Children’s) An atmospheric tale of bravery and determination for ages 8+ 📚Marionetta by Miriam Bonastre Tur (One World) A gripping full-colour fantasy graphic novel for ages 11+ 📚Glam and Beardy by Ruby, Clyde & Rachel WD (Little Tiger Press) The second book in this popular series packed with doodles and illustrations for ages 7+ 📚Skulkmoor by Hana Tooke (Puffin) A gorgeously gothic middle-grade mystery for ages 8+ 📚The Book of Names by Anthony Kessel (Crown House Publishing) A gripping World War Two mystery for ages 11+ 📚The Worst Thing that Could Possibly Happen by Guy Bass and David Roberts (Little Tiger Books) A gloriously dark and original mix of creepy stories, poems and illustrations for ages 9+ 📚Clive Penguin Learns to Fly, Sort Of by Huew Lewis Jones and Ben Sanders (Little Tiger Press) A funny, deadpan picture book with bright and bold illustrations about giving things a try 📚Frankenkitty by Maudie Powell-Tuck and Mini Grey (Little Tiger Press) Kids will love pointing out what the adults have missed in this funny picture book perfect for Halloween