Bath Central Library recommends: Week 1

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This week's picks are:

Picture Books
Octopus Shocktopus by Peter Bently and illustrated by Steven Lenton
A brilliantly bonkers story about an octopus who lives on the roof, by two award-winning and bestselling picture book creators. Find out more

Early Readers 4-8 years
Pizazz by Sophy Henn
Perfect for Confident Readers
The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Find out more

Middle Grade 8-12 years
High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson
Perfect for those who love adventure
High-Rise Mystery is the perfect ‘whodunnit’. As two girls sift through red herrings and reveal a series of tower block secrets, short snappy sentences and sparkling dialogue will keep readers turning the pages.  Find out more

Young Adult 12+
Set Fire to the Gods by Sara Raasch and Kristen Simmons
Perfect for those who love fantasy
The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in the first book in this epic fantasy duology in which two warriors must decide where their loyalties lie as an ancient war between immortals threatens humanity. Find out more

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