Family Books Round Up

A Mother’s Journey by June Hampson
Set in 1942 Gosport, 14 year old Vera becomes pregnant to her best friend’s father. After escaping the home for wayward girls she has been sent to, Vera’s plans to give her son a better life is suddenly threatened again.

£12.99 Paperback

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Eleanor is the new girl in town, trying the make friends despite her dysfunctional family. When she meets Park it’s hate at first sight. But both learn that first impressions can be misleading.

£9.99 Hardback

Horrid Henry’s All Time Favourite Joke Book by Francesca Simon
There are some real titterworthy jokes in this fun book from Horrid Henry.

£4.99 Paperback

The Great Piratical Rumbustification by Margaret Mahy
With illustrations by Quentin Blakem Alpha, Oliver and Omega Terrapin are spending a boring evening in. Until the former pirate babysitter holds the biggest pirate party in town.

£4.99 Paperback

Adventure Island 7 and 8
The Mystery of the Dinosaur Discovery and The Mystery of the Drowning Man by Helen Moss

Those children for whom Enid Blyton is too far removed can still enjoy the delights of children solving mysteries. Scott, Jack and Emily along with Drift the dog make up the famous four in this series.

£4.99 Paperback