Julia Dance

Meet the team: Cathie and the World Book Day events

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Cathie Holden

We chatted to Cathie from our Schools team to find out all about the work The Bookery does with schools and what we’re doing for World Book Day this month. How did you first come to work with The Bookery? I was involved from the beginning with buying out the old bookshop and establishing the new community owned one. I had recently retired and thought working in a bookshop sounded my ideal voluntary role… I soon realised my skills weren’t … Read more

Review: Libby and the Parisian puzzle

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Libby and the Parisian Puzzle

  Libby is no stranger to adventure.  She usually travels with her globe-trotting Mother, but this time she is being sent to live with her Aunt who runs a travelling school which is currently in Paris. Libby is a fan of detective novels and is always on the lookout for a mystery to solve. When her Aunt is accused of stealing a valuable piece of jewellery, Libby and her new friend Connie set out to prove her innocence and uncover … Read more

Children’s books: top titles for ages 8-12

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Each year our schools team select from the books published in the previous year to compile a list of some of the best books for children aged 4-12. Book choices are often outside the usual promotions and our criteria are ‘a good read’ along with ensuring diversity of characters, authors, settings and story line. This set of books is selected to provide a robust range for all ages and abilities of primary school pupils and has become a highly valued … Read more

Children’s books: top titles for ages 6-9

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Children's books ages 6-9

Each year our schools team select from the books published in the previous year to compile a list of some of the best books for children aged 4-12. Book choices are often outside the usual promotions and our criteria are ‘a good read’ along with ensuring diversity of characters, authors, settings and story line. This set of books is selected to provide a robust range for all ages and abilities of primary school pupils and has become a highly valued … Read more

Children’s books: top titles for ages 4-7

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Each year our schools team select from the books published in the previous year to compile a list of some of the best books for children aged 4-12. Book choices are often outside the usual promotions and our criteria are ‘a good read’ along with ensuring diversity of characters, authors, settings and story line. This set of books is selected to provide a robust range for all ages and abilities of primary school pupils and has become a highly valued … Read more