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- FOR ALL AGES EMMA LEE-POTTER and CHARLOTTE HEATHCOTE

lgirlfrien­d Charlie as they battle against terrorists who have developed a deadly synthetic virus called Killer T.

The latest novel from the bestsellin­g

is set in a frozen land where all the boys go missing. Mila must journey north on a rescue mission in the timeless, atmospheri­c and beautifull­y packaged

Hargrave

In

Kiran Millwood THE WAY PAST WINTER

THE SKYLARKS’ WAR Hilary McKay Weymouth’s

Are Awesome,

by

the idyllic summers of Clarry, her brother Peter and their cousin Rupert are shattered by the outbreak of the First World War, leaving the family to soldier on as best they can. This nostalgic, big-hearted novel has been shortliste­d for a Costa Book Award.

Fans of CS Lewis’s Chronicles Of Narnia will be captivated by

THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS Laura

In debut novel, siblings Evie, Philippa and Jamie are transporte­d from wartime London to a magical woodland realm. But when they return to ordinary life Evie can’t readjust and longs to return to the woodlands. This poignant story includes references to depression and self-harm which some readers may find distressin­g. Suitable for 14+.

I AM THE SEED THAT GREW THE TREE

is one of the most beautiful children’s books of 2018. Compiled by and illustrate­d by

Fiona Waters

Frann PrestonGan­non,

it features a nature poem for every day of the year, with verses by Shakespear­e, Wordsworth, Thomas Hardy and Emily Dickinson. It’s a book children will return to again and again. For children who enjoyed motivating You

Matthew Syed’s

THE YOU ARE AWESOME JOURNAL

is a practical toolkit for making dreams a reality, with tips, challenges and quotes from famous people. As Syed says: “If they can do it, why can’t you?” To order any of the books featured, post free (UK only), please phone The Express Bookshop on

You may also send a cheque made payable to or you can order online at www.expressboo­kshop.com

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