Books by Deborah Hopkinson

Deborah Hopkinson is a celebrated author acclaimed for her richly researched historical fiction and engaging picture books that bring the past vividly to life for young readers. Her storytelling blends meticulous detail with warmth and accessibility, encouraging curiosity about real people, pivotal events, and the everyday bravery found in history.

From tales set on the home front to adventures aboard ships and railways, Hopkinson's works are treasured in classrooms and libraries alike. With her clear narrative voice and authentic sense of time and place, she inspires children to see how history shapes their own world and to discover the power of courage, compassion, and perseverance.

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  • Follow the Moon Home

    Chronicle Books Follow the Moon Home

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAcclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world.

    15 in stock

    £11.69

  • Who Was Charles Darwin

    Grosset and Dunlap Who Was Charles Darwin

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.30

  • World War II Close Up They Saved the Stallions

    Scholastic US World War II Close Up They Saved the Stallions

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    Book SynopsisAward-winning author Deborah Hopkinson deftly brings to life the thrilling true story of the desperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfect for fans of I Survived!Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.In the closing months of World War II, American bombs rained down on Nazi Germany and its territories, including Austria.As glass shattered around them in Vienna, an ordinary-looking horse named Nero and his stable mates, the dancing whi

    Out of stock

    £10.44

  • Determined Dreamer The Story of Marie Curie

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Determined Dreamer The Story of Marie Curie

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • HarperCollins Small Places Close to Home

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.99

  • The Great Trouble

    Random House USA Inc The Great Trouble

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe suspenseful tale of two courageous kids and one inquisitive scientist who teamed up to stop an epidemic.“A delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred   Eel has troubles of his own: As an orphan and a “mudlark,” he spends his days in the filthy River Thames, searching for bits of things to sell. He’s being hunted by Fisheye Bill Tyler, and a nastier man never walked the streets of London. And he’s got a secret that costs him four precious shillings a week to keep safe. But even for Eel, things aren’t so bad until that fateful August day in 1854—the day the deadly cholera epidemic (“blue death”) comes to Broad Street.   Everyone believes that cholera is spread through poisonous air. But one man, Dr. John Snow, has a different theory. As the epidemic surges, it’s up to Eel an

    4 in stock

    £9.93

  • Sky Boys How They Built the Empire State Building

    Random House USA Inc Sky Boys How They Built the Empire State Building

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe unbeatable team of Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome present a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. Join a young boy as he watches the Empire State Building being constructed from scratch, then travels to the top to look down on all of New York City in 1931. Hopkinson, a master of historical fiction, and Ransome, an award-winning illustrator, dazzle us with this ALA Notable and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book.

    2 in stock

    £9.68

  • A Letter to My Teacher

    Random House USA Inc A Letter to My Teacher

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis funny, touching picture book celebrates the difference a good teacher can make. Written as a thank-you note to a special teacher from the student who never forgot her, this moving story makes a great classroom read-aloud, and a perfect back-to-school gift for students  and teachers! Dear Teacher, Whenever I had something to tell you, I tugged on your shirt and whispered in your ear. This time I’m writing a letter. So begins this heartfelt picture book about a girl who prefers running and jumping to listening and learning—and the teacher who gently inspires her. From stomping through creeks on a field trip to pretending to choke when called upon to read aloud, this book’s young heroine would be a challenge to any teacher. But this teacher isn’t just any teacher. By listening carefully and knowing just the right thing to say, she quickly learns that the girl’s unruly behavior is due to her struggles wi

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • A Bandits Tale The Muddled Misadventures Of A

    Random House USA Inc A Bandits Tale The Muddled Misadventures Of A

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.93

  • Only One

    Random House USA Inc Only One

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis lyrical, environmentally focused picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one and only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one and only Earth and the precious life it contains. Join one girl as she leads her friends to a tree-planting ceremony. Along the way, she explains in simple language the value of the universe and Planet Earth. Readers will see the Big Bang, the Milky Way, all the planets in the solar system, as well as Earth's atmosphere, and the life within it: its oceans, trees, bugs, and seven billion human beings. Finally, the girl and her friends plant a tree--doing one small thing to help their one special planet.    Both informative and inspiring, here is a beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated science picture book about our universe that will encourage young readers and listeners to protect and preserve the environment.

    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • How I Became a Spy A Mystery of WWII London

    Random House USA Inc How I Became a Spy A Mystery of WWII London

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of The Great Trouble comes a story of espionage, survival, and friendship during World War II.Bertie Bradshaw never set out to become a spy. He never imagined traipsing around war-torn London, solving ciphers, practicing surveillance, and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He certainly never expected that a strong-willed American girl named Eleanor would play Watson to his Holmes (or Holmes to his Watson, depending on who you ask).But when a young woman goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee--and, of course, his trusty pup, Little Roo--Bertie must decipher the notebook in time to stop a double agent from spilling the biggest secret of all to the Nazis.From the author of The Great Trouble, this suspenseful WWII adventure reminds us that times of war call for bravery, brains and team

    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • How I Became a Spy A Mystery of WWII London

    Random House Children's Books How I Became a Spy A Mystery of WWII London

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of The Great Trouble comes a story of espionage, survival, and friendship during World War IIBertie Bradshaw never set out to become a spy. He never imagined traipsing around war-torn London, solving ciphers, practicing surveillance, and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He certainly never expected that a strong-willed American girl named Eleanor would play Watson to his Holmes (or Holmes to his Watson, depending on who you ask).But when a young woman goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee--and, of course, his trusty pup, Little Roo--Bertie must decipher the notebook in time to stop a double agent from spilling the biggest secret of all to the Nazis.From the author of The Great Trouble, this suspenseful WWII adventure reminds us that times of war call for bravery, brains and teamw

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Shutting Out the Sky Life in the Tenements of New

    Scholastic US Shutting Out the Sky Life in the Tenements of New

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    £17.99

  • Titanic Voices from the Disaster Scholastic Focus

    Scholastic Inc. Titanic Voices from the Disaster Scholastic Focus

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • Dive World War II Stories of Sailors  Submarines

    Scholastic Inc. Dive World War II Stories of Sailors Submarines

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    £9.49

  • DDay The World War II Invasion That Changed

    Scholastic Inc. DDay The World War II Invasion That Changed

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    £9.49

  • Dolly Parton

    Random House USA Inc Dolly Parton

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.41

  • Dr. Jonas Salk A Little Golden Book Biography

    Random House Children's Books Dr. Jonas Salk A Little Golden Book Biography

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biographyabout Dr. Jonas Salk, the creator of the polio vaccine. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Dr. Jonas Salk--virologist and one of the pioneers of the first successful polio vaccine--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children with an interest in STEM-related topics.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Barack Obama • Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Joe Biden • Kamala Harris • Sonia Sotomayor • Dr. Fauci

    4 in stock

    £6.30

  • Evidence

    Random House USA Inc Evidence

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Random House Children's Books Evidence

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £21.84

  • My Little Golden Book About Betty White

    Random House USA Inc My Little Golden Book About Betty White

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about America's First Lady of Television, Betty White! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!This Little Golden Book about Betty White--television star, comedian, animal lover, and game show competitor--is a celebration of the beloved woman! A great read-aloud for young girls and boys--as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching Betty on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson

    3 in stock

    £6.41

  • Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    Random House USA Inc Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.19

  • Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    Random House USA Inc Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThis fresh, hilarious retelling of Cinderella--told  by the mouse who will become Cinderella's coach horse--has a girl-power ending, a celebration of inclusivity, illustrations by a Caldecott Medalist...and even an explanation of how fairy tale pumpkins got their name!If you thought you knew the fairy tale CINDERELLA, think again!Did you know that the fairy godmother was actually grouchy? Or that the rodent she transformed into the coach's horse was named Fred? Or that Cinderella hid from the prince when he came looking for her with that uncomfortable glass slipper?!A best loved fairytale is given the ending it deserves in this clever picture book that shows a heroine shape her own destiny...and find her fairytale princess.

    Out of stock

    £20.89

  • Happy Earth Day

    Random House Children's Books Happy Earth Day

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis fact-filled Little Golden Book is about Earth Day—what it is and why it's important—and offers suggestions for actions kids can take to help protect and heal our planet.Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, but this Little Golden Book about the history and importance of Earth Day will inspire children to appreciate our planet each and every day! Includes directions for family-friendly projects, such as composting, growing baby carrots on a windowsill, making a bug hotel, and more.

    10 in stock

    £6.48

  • Betty White Collectors Edition

    Random House USA Inc Betty White Collectors Edition

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate the wonderful life of Betty White—beloved actress, comedian, game show contestant, and animal lover—with this Big Little Golden Book Collector's Edition!Betty White was a true entertainment icon, who worked on television for more than 70 years and starred in classic shows including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. She passed away on December 31, 2021, just weeks of what would have been her 100th birthday. This special oversized collector's edition of her Little Golden Book biography has been updated and features a page of quotes as inspiring and funny as Betty herself!

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Letter to My TeacherA

    Random House USA Inc Letter to My TeacherA

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt A Borzoi Book

    Random House USA Inc Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt A Borzoi Book

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson.Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom--not just for herself, but for her family and friends. When she overhears a conversation about the Underground Railroad, she has a flash of inspiration. Using scraps of cloth from her work in the Big House and scraps of information gathered from other slaves, she fashions a map that the master would never even recognize. . . .From the award-winning author-illustrator team of Deborah Hopkinson and James Ransome, this fictional tale of the Underground Railroad continues to inspire young readers 25 years after its original publication.Inspiring. —The New York TimesA triumph of the human spirit. —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

    Alfred A. Knopf Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

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    Book SynopsisAn inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King Award winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson.Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom—not just for herself, but for her family and friends. When she overhears a conversation about the Underground Railroad, she has a flash of inspiration. Using scraps of cloth from her work in the Big House and scraps of information gathered from other slaves, she fashions a map that the master would never even recognize. . . .From the award-winning author-illustrator team of Deborah Hopkinson and James Ransome, this fictional tale of the Underground Railroad continues to inspire young readers 25 years after its original publication.Inspiring. —The New York TimesA triumph of the human spirit. —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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    £6.99

  • Fannie in the Kitchen

    Atheneum Books for Young Readers Fannie in the Kitchen

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Billy and the Rebel

    Simon & Schuster Billy and the Rebel

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Birdies Lighthouse Aladdin Picture Books

    Simon & Schuster Birdies Lighthouse Aladdin Picture Books

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Billy and the Rebel Based on a True Civil War

    Simon Spotlight Billy and the Rebel Based on a True Civil War

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • From Slave to Soldier Based on a True Civil War

    Simon Spotlight From Slave to Soldier Based on a True Civil War

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • From Slave to Soldier

    Simon Spotlight From Slave to Soldier

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.89

  • A Band of Angels

    Aladdin Paperbacks A Band of Angels

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • John Adams Speaks for Freedom Stories of Famous

    Simon Spotlight John Adams Speaks for Freedom Stories of Famous

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.81

  • Susan B. Anthony

    Simon & Schuster Susan B. Anthony

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Fannie in the Kitchen The Whole Story from Soup

    Aladdin Paperbacks Fannie in the Kitchen The Whole Story from Soup

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Under the Quilt of Night

    Aladdin Paperbacks Under the Quilt of Night

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Story of a Story

    Holiday House Inc The Story of a Story

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp young readers become young writers with this sweet picture book about a child finding the words to tell his own story!If you’ve ever tried to write a story of your own, you know it’s not as easy as it looks. Words get tangled, pencils get broken, piles of pages get crumpled up. It’s so much easier just to read all the lovely stories other people have written. . . . But their stories aren’t your stories, and your tale is worth telling.  A mostly empty pageThen another.And still another.There are squiggles.There are doodles.But the words won''t come. With the gentle reassurance of experience, two-time SCBWI Golden Kite Award Winner Deborah Hopkinson writes a story that encourages persistence, and celebrates the strength of every child’s unique voice and the story they have to tell.  Charming illustrations by Hadley Hooper detail the ch

    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • We Had to be Brave Escaping the Nazis on the

    Scholastic US We Had to be Brave Escaping the Nazis on the

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    £17.09

  • We Must Not Forget Holocaust Stories of Survival

    Scholastic US We Must Not Forget Holocaust Stories of Survival

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson unearths the heroic stories of Jewish survivors from different countries so that we may never forget the past.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis'' Final Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state''s genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called inferior races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust

    15 in stock

    £17.09

  • The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now The

    Scholastic Inc. The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now The

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    Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series! Packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at America''s deadliest hurricane.As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900.The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston''s residents did all they could to rescue one another.From the meteorologists tracking the storm, to the ordinary people who displayed extraordinary bravery... from the inequitable effects of the disaster, to the science of hurricanes and weather: Acclaimed Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings voices from history to life in this fast-paced, wide-ranging narrative of the deadliest hurricane in

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    £9.68

  • The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now The Deadliest

    Scholastic Focus The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now The Deadliest

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    Book SynopsisPerfect for young readers of I Survived and the Who Was series! Packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at pandemics through the ages.The deadly outbreak of plague known as the Great Mortality, which struck Europe in the mid 1300s and raged for four centuries, wiped out more than 25 million people in the course of just two years. With its vicious onslaught, life changed for millions of people almost instantaneously.Deadly pandemics have always been a part of life, from the Great Mortality of the Middle Ages, to the Spanish Influenza outbreak of 1918, to the eruption of COVID-19 in our own century. Many of these diseases might have seemed like things to read about in history books -- until the unthinkable happened, and our own lives were turned upside down by the emergence of the novel coronavirus.As we learn more about COVID-19, we may be curious about pandemics of the past. Knowing how humans fought disea

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    £20.79

  • The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now The Deadliest

    Scholastic Inc. The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now The Deadliest

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    Book SynopsisPerfect for young readers of I Survived and the Who Was series! Packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at pandemics through the ages.The deadly outbreak of plague known as the Great Mortality, which struck Europe in the mid 1300s and raged for four centuries, wiped out more than 25 million people in the course of just two years. With its vicious onslaught, life changed for millions of people almost instantaneously.Deadly pandemics have always been a part of life, from the Great Mortality of the Middle Ages, to the Spanish Influenza outbreak of 1918, to the eruption of COVID-19 in our own century. Many of these diseases might have seemed like things to read about in history books -- until the unthinkable happened, and our own lives were turned upside down by the emergence of the novel coronavirus.As we learn more about COVID-19, we may be curious about pandemics of the past. Knowing how humans fought disea

    Out of stock

    £9.82

  • Race Against Death The Greatest POW Rescue of

    Scholastic US Race Against Death The Greatest POW Rescue of

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    Book SynopsisA thrilling account of the most daring American P.O.W. rescue mission of World War II.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, America entered World War II, and a new theater of battle opened up in the Pacific. But US troops, along with thousands of Filipino soldiers who fought alongside them, were overtaken in the Philippines by a fiercely determined Japanese navy, and many Americans and Filipino fighters were killed or captured.These American and Filipino prisoners of war were forced

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    £17.99

  • World War II Close Up They Saved the Stallions

    Scholastic US World War II Close Up They Saved the Stallions

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £18.99

  • Apples to Oregon

    Aladdin Paperbacks Apples to Oregon

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

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