Bookbuzz 2012

Take a look at the titles selected for the 2012 Bookbuzz programme.

A Most Improper Magick

by Stephanie Burgis

Templar

A 21st-century take on Jane Austen's world, entertainingly viewed through the eyes of a 12-year-old heroine who discovers she has inherited her mother's magical abilities.

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Journey to the Centre of My Brain

by James Carter

Macmillan Children's Books

Take a sneak peek into James Carter's weird and wonderful brain in this fun new poetry collection.

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Rivets: Lifters

by Joe Craig

Franklin Watts Ltd

13-year-old Adaq and sister Maya make a slick team of 'lifters', stealing wallets from unsuspecting strangers in order to survive.

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Heroes

by Paul Dowswell

Usborne Publishing

From animals to astronauts, and captured spies in World War II, this collection of thirteen short stories celebrates some truly amazing, and amazingly true, heroic acts.

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The Messenger Bird

by Ruth Eastham

Scholastic

The Messenger Bird is an exciting adventure story with a twist, and will be particularly enjoyed by anyone who is interested in history and the Second World War.

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Twelve Minutes to Midnight

by Christopher Edge

Nosy Crow

Every night at precisely 12 minutes to midnight, the inmates of Bedlam, London's notorious madhouse, all begin feverishly writing - incoherent ramblings that Penelope quickly realises are in fact terrifying visions of the new century to come.

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Small Change for Stuart

by Lissa Evans

Doubleday

This humorous adventure is accompanied by atmospheric ink drawings, making this an attractive and compelling book for confident boy and girl readers

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Shadow Forest

by Matt Haig

Random House

This fantasy story is both touching and humorous, and is sure to have wide appeal.

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The Secrets Club: Alice in the Spotlight

by Chris Higgins

Puffin Books

A lively, warm and entertaining story about friends, family and the ups and downs of school life.

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Lost Riders

by Elizabeth Laird

Macmillan Children's Books

A powerful and challenging story, this title is ideal for children with an interest in social issues and the lives of others across the world.

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The World of Norm

by Jonathan Meres

Orchard Books

A funny illustrated book likely to find favour with fans of Wimpy Kid, Big Nate and Tom Gates.

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Don't Wipe Your Bum with a Hedgehog

by Mitchell Symons

Doubleday Children's Books

Hilarious hints, tips and witty words of wisdom in a bumper book of words to live by from the ever popular Mitchell Symons

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Spook Squad: The Beast of Hangman's Hill

by Roger Hurn

Ransom

The spook squad are Emma, Roxy, Nita and Leena; a team of four feisty girls who bust bogeymen and vanquish vampires.

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Boffin Boy and the Temple of Mars

by David Orme

Ransom

Boffin Boy discovers an ancient building on Mars containing mysterious creatures.

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Call Me Gorgeous

by Giles Milton

Boxer Books

This stunning picture book intrigues and delights in equal measure.

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The Dragon Machine

by Helen Ward

Templar

George begins to notice dragons everywhere, yet they seem to go unnoticed by everyone else.

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Hello Dudley

by Sam Lloyd

Templar Publishing

Help Dudley with his day - in this fun puppet book you can choose what he eats for breakfast, which song to sing in the car, and even where to wipe his nose!

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