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    Book 1
    Book 1

    Good Dog Mctavish

    The Peachey family is in crisis. No one cooks dinner, no one picks up the dirty washing and thekids are always late for ... MoreGood Dog Mctavish

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    The Case of the Vanishing Granny

    Billy, Fern and Joe Shortbread are the stars of their family circus, but they also have another talent ... they're exper... MoreThe Case of the Vanishing Granny

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    Book 2
    Book 2

    McTavish Goes Wild

    It's summer and the Peachey family is in crisis - again. Youngest child Betty Peachey is trying to persuade the family t... MoreMcTavish Goes Wild

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    Book 2
    Book 2

    The Great Clown Conundrum

    Roll up! Roll up! A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus! The big-top is ready and everyone is... MoreThe Great Clown Conundrum

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    Book 3
    Book 3

    McTavish Takes the Biscuit

    The Peachey family enjoy fine meals each night now that everyone takes turns cooking. Everyone, that is, except grumblin... MoreMcTavish Takes the Biscuit

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    Book 4
    Book 4

    McTavish on the Move

    Pa has just landed a new job, and it's put an unusual spring in his step. But a new job means a new house in a new part ... MoreMcTavish on the Move

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    Book 5
    Book 5

    The Boy And The Globe

    Young Toby lives on his wits. An orphan and a street-child, he navigates Jacobean London like an old hand. Meanwhile the... MoreThe Boy And The Globe

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    Book 6
    Book 6

    The Ostrich of Pudding Lane

    Pudding Lane may be the only primary school in the UK with a real, live ostrich for a mascot. She comes to the school as... MoreThe Ostrich of Pudding Lane

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    Book 7
    Book 7

    The Seal's Fate

    School's out, and Bobby Parrish is spending the summer on his dad's boat. Job number one is to deal with the seals infes... MoreThe Seal's Fate

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    Book 8
    Book 8

    Clare and her Captain

    On holiday in the Devon countryside, Clare's summer is transformed by a new friendship with retired horse Captain and ... MoreClare and her Captain

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    Book 9
    Book 9

    The Unlikely Outlaws

    Join author Philip Ardagh, assistant Dotty and harrassed editor Adrian as together they craft the entertaining escapades... MoreThe Unlikely Outlaws

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    Book 10
    Book 10

    Hook or by Crook

    Fun and quirky tales of Medieval Merry England. Two stories combine in one gorgeous package with tons of extras such as ... MoreHook or by Crook

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    Book 11
    Book 11

    The White Fox

    The day the fox came things began to change for Sol. Lost, alone and far away from home, Sol feels a deep connection w... MoreThe White Fox

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    Book 12
    Book 12

    The Girl with No Nose

    Alice Peasbody was born with no nose. People laugh and jeer at Alice and call her 'Pancake Face'. Even when she is given... MoreThe Girl with No Nose

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    Book 13
    Book 13

    Just Plain Weird

    A silly and riotous tale of the craziest family you know from the master of laughs and fun, Kaye Umansky! The Primms m... MoreJust Plain Weird

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    Book 14
    Book 14

    Hari and His Electric Feet

    Hari is a dreamer with an unusual talent. He spends the few coins he earns washing cars on cinema trips to watch (and le... MoreHari and His Electric Feet

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    Book 15
    Book 15

    S.P.E.A.R.

    When Troy is caught up in a terrorist attack that takes the lives of his parents, he discovers an amazing power - bullet... MoreS.P.E.A.R.

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    Book 16
    Book 16

    The Truth of Things

    "All of the bad things that were in my mind – the bad memories, the regrets, the pain – they all got blown away by the w... MoreThe Truth of Things

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    Book 17
    Book 17

    Fairy Tales: The Villain's Version

    A curse involving a spindle goes terribly wrong for poor old Grimbleshanks. The Queen decides it's time for silly, soppy... MoreFairy Tales: The Villain's Version

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    Book 18
    Book 18

    The OMG Blog

    Four 'good' girls meet in detention and are encouraged to take part in a school blogging competition together. Ideas are... MoreThe OMG Blog

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    Book 19
    Book 19

    Resist: One Girl's Fight Back Against the Nazis

    As the brutal Second World War stretches on with no end in sight, life for ordinary Dutch people in the Nazi-occupied Ne... MoreResist: One Girl's Fight Back Against the Nazis

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    Book 20
    Book 20

    Secret Fc

    The new headteacher is very strict about health and safety - and bans football from the playground. Lily, Zack and the... MoreSecret Fc

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    Book 21
    Book 21

    Over the Line

    It's the proudest moment of Jack's life - his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his d... MoreOver the Line

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