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Charlie Bucket (1)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl

1 copy available · Matthew Gretton

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Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who can barely afford to eat, wins one of five golden tickets hidden inside Wonka chocolate bars, earning a tour of the mysterious and magical chocolate factory run by the eccentric Willy Wonka. Inside, Charlie and the other ticket winners encounter astonishing candy inventions, mischievous Oompa-Loompas, and rooms full of fantastical sweets, while the badly behaved children face surprising consequences for their greed and disobedience. This beloved classic blends wild imagination with sharp moral lessons wrapped in Roald Dahl's signature wit.

DK Eyewitness (1)

Crystal and Gem

Crystal and Gem

DK Publishing

1 copy available · Matthew Gretton

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Crystal and Gem is a comprehensive visual guide to the world of minerals, crystals, and gemstones. Packed with stunning photography and detailed information, it covers how crystals form, their properties, and their uses throughout history and in modern life. This DK Eyewitness reference book is ideal for young readers curious about geology, rocks, and the natural world.

Nevermoor (1)

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend

2 copies available · Matthew Gretton, Matthew Gretton Hey

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Morrigan Crow is cursed, destined to die on her eleventh birthday. But when a mysterious man named Jupiter North whisks her away to the magical city of Nevermoor, she discovers a world of wonder — and a dangerous challenge. To earn her place in the prestigious Wundrous Society, Morrigan must compete in four deadly trials against hundreds of other children, all while hiding a dark secret about herself.

Skandar (1)

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

A. F. Steadman

1 copy available · Matthew Gretton

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Thirteen-year-old Skandar has dreamed his whole life of hatching a unicorn and becoming a unicorn rider — but in this world, unicorns are fearsome, elemental creatures, not the gentle beings of myth. When he finally gets his chance to train on the magical Island, he discovers a dark mystery: someone is stealing unicorns, and Skandar's own connection to a forbidden element may hold the key. With fierce rivalries, elemental battles, and secrets about his family's past, Skandar must find the courage to embrace what makes him different.

Scarlet

Scarlet

James Davis, Dotty Sutton

1 copy available · Matthew Gretton

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Scarlet is a young girl who discovers she must become a defender of the universe, embarking on an epic space adventure. With the fate of the cosmos at stake, Scarlet faces extraordinary challenges and must find the courage to rise to her new role. Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, this is an action-packed story blending science fiction with themes of bravery and self-discovery.

The Explorer

The Explorer

Katherine Rundell

1 copy available · Matthew Gretton Hey

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Four children survive a plane crash in the Amazon jungle and must find a way to stay alive and get home. As they navigate the dense rainforest, they discover a hidden settlement and evidence that someone has been there before them. The story is a gripping tale of survival, resourcefulness, and the wonders of the natural world.

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