School kids
Doctor Proctor's fart powder
Lisa is excited when a new family moves in, although Nilly is not what she expected. Nilly's arrival also attracts crazy professor Doctor Proctor's attention, and an unlikely friendship begins. With Nilly eager to try Doctor Proctor's invention, fart powder, the duo embark on a trouser-ripping adventure. Though the translation is sometimes stilted, Nesbø has written a hilarious tale with extraordinary characters of timeless appeal.
By Jo NesbøThe heart and the bottle
By Oliver Jeffers
Jeffers' sixth and best book deals with grief. A little girl loses her father and consequently her wonder at the world. She protects her heart from further suffering by placing it in a bottle around her neck. Jeffers' carefully crafted words complement his clear, considered pictures, allowing readers to put their own emotions on the page. This book is for everyone aged between 4 and 104.
Frogs do not like dragons
By Patricia Forde
When Lola locks herself in the bathroom with only a witch, a one-eyed cat, a dragon and a collection of frogs for company, it's up to her older sister Natalie to save the day. One of the Blue Bananas series for developing readers, this whimsical tale will appeal to lovers of chaos (especially those with younger sisters). The jaunty, beautifully coloured illustrations match the text very well.Frightfully friendly Ghosties
By Daren King
Illustrated by David Roberts
When Pamela Fraidy gets into trouble, the polite but clumsy Frightfully Friendly Ghosties, despite their varied skills, have to ask the still-alives for help. But they are too frightened to listen, so the Ghosties try something else. The story is told with somewhat old-fashioned dialogue and plenty of humour. It is enchanced by David Roberts’ quirky illustrations.
Bink and Gollie
By Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
Illustrated by Tony FucileThere are some new girls in town! Precocious and witty, Bink and Gollie scramble off on three separate adventures. Trekking through the Andes, negotitating the effects of pets on friendship and modelling stripy socks! The relationship between these two is beautifully realised with warmth, and helped by energetic illustration. Make fast friends with Bink and Gollie, wear your coloured socks with pride. I have a feeling there are many more adventures to come.
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