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Pádraig Kenny
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A dystopian survival adventure about Jen and Father, an AI who has cared for her since she was a baby. Their search for a new home brings danger, new connections and a difficult secret.
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Pádraig Kenny
A dystopian survival adventure about Jen and Father, an AI who has cared for her since she was a baby. Their search for a new home brings danger, new connections and a difficult secret.
Alex Bell
Expect a vivid underwater fantasy adventure led by a determined engineer, with a submarine expedition, imaginative creatures, perilous conditions and a group learning to trust one another.
Lara Hawthorne
This is an imaginative animal adventure with a clear home-and-exploration shape, enriched by detailed wildlife imagery and factual material about a real rat and its rainforest habitat.
Thomas Flintham
A playful, high-energy quest turns familiar ideas upside down. Its central appeal is the combination of gaming-style adventure, colourful illustrations, unusual allies and a clear goal: return to the real world.
Tom Palmer
A brisk supernatural football mystery with three friends, secret overnight exploration and mounting suspense. Its short chapters and cliff-hangers may suit readers who want an exciting story without a long, slow build.
Enid Blyton
This is a mystery adventure built around exploration, hidden places and a group of children acting together. Its strongest appeal is likely the remote coastal setting, animal companions and escalating danger.
Christopher Edge
Expect a brisk, high-stakes science-fiction adventure built from movie-like set pieces: secret hideouts, monsters, lost cities and missions. Its emotional centre is the friends’ changing reliance on friendship, loyalty, trust and teamwork.
Vashti Hardy
A family-centred adventure mystery with imaginative airships and a dangerous journey. Its main appeal is likely the twins’ attempt to discover the truth about their father and the disputed accusation surrounding his expedition.
Michael Rosen, illustrated by Viviane Schwarz
This is a fantastical animal adventure about longing, travel and uncertain friendships. Its mix of myth, magic and fairy tale may offer an imaginative journey, though the precise challenges and resolution are not known.