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Mad About...Space Crime Conspiracy

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Stanley Bound is an ordinary earthling living an ordinary life until he is accused of the intergalactic crime of the century: the murder of President Vorlugenar, a man he’s never heard of, from a planet he never knew existed. He is arrested by the Armorian Interplanetary police and zipped through Cutspace to the Bucket, a notorious space prison where he sees video footage of himself committing the crime of which he is accused. Stanley Bound is in quite a pickle....

- Kim Harte, Bray

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Childrens Book Buyers Bloggers

It seems that not content with spending eight hours a day working with children's books, two of our buyers like nothing more than to go home and write about them as well. Please check out two fascinating blogs from Mary Esther Judy (from our Galway branch) and Kim Harte (from our Bray branch).

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Picture Books and Beginner Readers

Where the Wild Things Are cover"In one's mature years, one forgets the books that one reads, but the stories of childhood leave an indelible impression." Howard Pyle, Amercian writer and illustrator. Here is a selection of wonderful books for young children that you will both enjoy at storytime.

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Fiction Bestsellers 8-12 year olds

Timecatcher coverWimpy Kids unite! These hilarious books are going from strength to strength and we are already eagerly anticipating Book 5 coming next November. In the meantime, you can distract yourself with the brillant Timecatcher by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick (a ghost story set in Dublin) or the exciting Rick Riordan adventures: The Kane Chronicles or Percy Jackson.

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Young Adult Bestsellers

Sky is Everywhere

Don't worry, its not all about vampires and werewolves - along with Stephenie Meyer and PC Cast are a great selection of teen reads including new books from Patrick Ness, Robert Muchamore and a teen courtroom thriller from John Grisham. Our booksellers also really really loved The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson.

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Mad About Books

The question we are asked more than any other is which books we recommend for children. After thirty years answering it, we thought we knew enough about the subject to write a book about it. This is that book.  Packed with reviews, advice, interviews and features, it's the essential guide for anyone who loves a child who loves to read.

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