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Astrid Lindgren by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ill. Linzie Hunter

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 28 Feb 2020

Latest title in the splendid  Little People, BIG DREAMS biography series. 

Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. They all came out from a magic object call a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn’t stop. Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. 

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Mickey And The Animal Spies by Anne Miller ill. Becka Moor

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 27 Feb 2020

Series about a whip-smart heroine with a love of code-cracking, created by one of QI’s scriptwriters and researchers, amusingly illustrated throughout by Becka Moor.

Mickey is the type of kid who’s always on the lookout for a code to crack. So it’s her lucky day when she spots a strange poster on the bus home from school written completely in code. Within the strange jumble of letters is a curious message, one that leads to an exciting adventure-with diamond thieves, dognappers, and an extraordinary group of animal spies! This book contains real coded messages, can you crack the codes before Mickey does?

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Topsy And Tim: On The Farm (Anniversary Edition) by Jean & Gareth Adamson

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 26 Feb 2020

Topsy and Tim are the twins who have entertained, guided and delighted children for 60 years. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of publishing, Topsy and Tim: On the Farm is a gorgeous new edition of one of the very first stories about these loveable twins, complete with original artwork.

Jean Adamson is the creator of more than 100 much-loved children’s books spanning five decades. She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her husband and writing partner Gareth. They worked on children’s books together, Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration. Over 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone.

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The House Of One Hundred Clocks by A. M. Howell

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Tues 25 Feb 2020

A second novel from the author of The Garden Of Lost Secrets.

JUNE, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. But Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries; a ghostly figure, strange notes and disappearing winding keys… Can she work out its secrets before time runs out?

Howell set the book in Cambridge to allow for an exploration of the city during the Edwardian age of invention, the fight for women’s suffrage and significant social change. The house oin the novel is based on one near the Fitzwilliam Museum opposite Peterhouse College on Trumpington Street. The novel includes a simple frontispiece map showing the mian locations of the story.

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Birds by Miranda Krestovnikoff ill. Angela Harding

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Mon 24 Feb 2020

Written by television presenter and president of the RSPB, Miranda Krestovnikoff, and brought to life by celebrated artist and print maker, Angela Harding, RSPB Birds will take your breath away.

From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to adapt and survive. White-winged diuca finches nest high upon freezing glaciers and mightly peregrine falcons circle skyscrapers in busy cities.  The statuesque golden eagle spots prey from kilometres away. With its long, muscular legs, the secretary bird has a powerful kick that is enough to kill large prey like snakes and hares. Discover which bird is the fastest, the smallest, the cleverest, the most colourful and much more in this beautiful collection. 

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Who Is In The Egg? by Alexandra Milton

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 21 Feb 2020

A natural history guessing game, superbly illustrated – a strong contender for information picture book of the year.

Discover some of the baby animals that begin their life in an egg – it’s not just chicks.

Alexandra Milton describes her work as “ripped and torn paper” but this belies the detailed and intricate nature of her life-like illustrations.

“I work in collage, using layers of torn and shredded handmade paper collected from all over the world. My aim is to create depth and richness, as well as breathing life into the birds. The individual works are finished with crayon, pencil and gold or silver leaf. My works celebrate all that is to be to marvelled at in nature; to catch, in colour and form, a glimpse of the miracle of creation.” 

Alexandra Milton comes from a long line of artists. Her father is the distinguished German artist, Wolfram (Aichele). Her grandfather was the celebrated wildlife artist, Erwin Aichele (1887-1974)

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandramiltonartist/

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Split by Muhammad Khan

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 20 Feb 2020

An exclusive short story from the Branford Boase winning author of I Am Thunder, written for World Book Day 2020. One of this year’s special £1 titles.

Fifteen-year-old Salma Hashbi has been caught with her boyfriend in a totally humiliating misunderstanding. Instantly accused of being easy, she is shunned by everyone at school, shamed by her community and worst of all has disappointed her mum. Enough is enough and Salma decides to fight back against the prejudice and rumours and audition for the role of her dreams. But on the hottest day of the year, with everything against her, can Salma make it in time and show the world who she really is?

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Amelia Fang And The Naughty Caticorns by Laura Ellen Anderson

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 19 Feb 2020

A new title in the bestselling gothic Amelia Fang series – perfect for readers of 7+

Amelia is a little vampire with a big heart. Her mother mum has a baby vampire on the way and with the Fang household completely focussed on the new arrival, no one is paying Amelia any attention. Until she is asked to look after three very mischievous caticorns who make it their business to get Amelia in a world of trouble.

Laura Ellen Anderson is in her early thirties and lives in London. She studied illustration at University College Falmouth.

The Amelia Fang series is her first fiction series as author and illustrator. Anderson iscalso the creator of the Evil Emperor Penguin comic which appears in The Phoenix and has been published in several standalone titles.

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Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed

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ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 18 Feb 2020

A contemporary romance that makes the reader think of politics and issues of culture and discrimination. The lead characters are a Jewish boy and a Muslim girl with a mutual interest in politics and door-to-door canvasing.

Waterstones says, “Heartwarming, poignant and very, very funny, Yes No Maybe So is wise-cracking romantic comedy with intelligence and nuance and a wonderfully uplifting read.”

Wouldn’t it be good to read a British YA about teenage characters passionate about politics?

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Wild Wolf by Fiona French

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When Bravest Warrior is refused as a suitor by beautiful Proud Girl his heart turns to anger. In revenge he makes Ice Man, who leads Proud Girl into great danger. But Wild Wolf, guardian spirit, is watching. Can he rescue Proud Girl and could pride and anger turn to forgiveness and love?

Inspired by and adapted from a traditional Algonquin tale, this powerful story, decorated with bold, brightly coloured paintings based on First Nation costume and beadwork, is by an internationally celebrated artist, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Includes author notes on her discovery of this story and her research into Algonquin art, beadwork and needlework. The story has been checked and approved by an Algonquin storyteller and a donation from the sales will be made to the Katarokwi Grandmothers’ Council of Kingston, Ontario.

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