Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Off the Bench
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£14.44
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Extra Innings
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£14.44
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. King & Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. King & Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt
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£8.11
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Grudge Keeper
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£8.27
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Blacksmith's Song
Book SynopsisThe son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad. When Pa falls ill, it''s up to his son to help others along the journey?and also lead his family to freedom.Pa works hard as a blacksmith. But he''s got another important job to do as well: using his anvil to pound out the traveling rhythm?a message to travelers on the Underground Railroad. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill, and the boy has to take over.A little-known piece of history comes to life in Elizabeth Van Steenwyk''s absorbing story, exquisitely illustrated by Anna Rich. Ripe with themes of bravery, community, family, freedom, and hope, this award-winning book is perfect for Black and Civil War-era history units
£8.54
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. A Warning About Swans
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£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Trouble with Robots
Book SynopsisEvelyn strives for excellence. Allie couldn?t care less. These polar opposites must work together if they have any hope of saving their school?s robotics program.Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble. Evelyn?s constant need for perfection has blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she?s worried nobody?s taking the upcoming competition seriously. Allie is new to school, and she?s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids.So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn can see is just another wrench in the works! But as Allie confronts a past stricken with grief and learns to open up, the gears click into place as she discovers that Evelyn?s teammates have a lot to offer?if only Evelyn allowed them to participate in a role that plays to their strengths.Can Evelyn learn to let go and listen to what Allie has to say? Or will their spot in the competition go up in smoke along with their school?s robotics program and Allie?s only chance at redemption?An excellent pick for STEAM enthusiasts, this earnestly told narrative features a dual point of view and casually explores Autistic and LGBTQ+ identities.
£15.29
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Madeline Finn and the Blessing of the Animals
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£16.14
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. All By Myself
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£16.14
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Lali's Flip-Flops
Book SynopsisLali has worked hard to earn money for a special treat?but should she spend her earnings on herself or her friends?Lali works hard to earn some money while her animal friends watch.She stirs. She stokes. She pounds. She pours. Then offshe goes to the market on the twisty-curvy, dusty, stony, prickly, sizzly-wizzly path. What shall she buy with the jingle in her pocket? Lentils for Hen? Berries for Goat? Ribbons for Bird?Or perhaps a lovely pair of flip-flops for her poor tired feet.But when Lali returns home and sees her friends? disappointed faces, sherealizes that while hard work pays off, generosity also has rewards.
£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess
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£14.39
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Two Friends, One Dog, and a Very Unusual Week
Book SynopsisTake Pippi Longstocking?s joie de vivre, blend it with a 21st century urban setting, toss in a dog named Otto for good measure and what do you get? This joyfully carefree story about two unlikely friends.It?s a pair of silver sequined sneakers that unexpectedly flips Emily?s comfortable, predictable world upside down. Or, more precisely, it?s the girl wearing them.The shoes belong to Rani, who moves into Emily?s apartment building?and her life?with absolutely no one but her dog Otto. (Her research scientist mother is away in Patagonia.) And that?s only the first rule that Emily watches Rani break without hesitation.But it?s not just that Rani breaks rules. Most of the time, she doesn?t seem to know the rules exist. Why can?t she bungee jump off their building? Or bring an ice cream truck to school?For steady and orderly Emily, Rani?s approach to life feels impossible . . . and more than a little irresistible. But is there a place for her in Rani?s world? And should she find a way to make space for Rani in her own?A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Off the Bench
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£6.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Miguel's Brave Knight: Young Cervantes and His
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£9.33
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Not Really Buddies
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Tiny Tornadoes
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Junkyard Dogs
Book SynopsisA suspenseful and gut-wrenching story of an unhoused teenager struggling to survive a criminal scrapping ring while unraveling a dark family historyJosh''s father has gone missing without a trace, and Gran''s ready to call social services. If Josh wants to keep himself and and his little brother, Twig, out of the system, he''ll have to take to the streets and track down his dad. But when Josh digs too deep, his dad''s old accomplices catch up to Josh and plunge him into a dangerous underground where putting his trust in the wrong person could number Josh in a growing pile of bodies.This chilling portrayal of a teen desperate for food, shelter, and safety barrels the reader through an emotionally-charged journey as Josh discovers that blood doesn''t always make family?and some bonds can be broken forever.
£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Immeasurable Depth of You
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£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Prak Fills the House
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£16.14
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Problem with Gravity
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Things I'll Never Say
Book SynopsisBeautiful, necessary, and deeply personal. This powerful coming-of-age story about teen mental health and navigating grief will ressonate withfans of You''d Be Home Now and The Way I Used to Be.Ten years ago, the Scar Squad promised each other nothing would tear them apart. Even when Casey Jones Caruso lost her twin brother Sammy to an overdose, and their foursome became a threesome, the squad picked each other up. But when Casey?s feeling for the remaining members?Francesca and Benjamin?develop into romantic attraction, she worries the truth will dissolve them.Casey tries to ignore her heart, until Ben kisses her at a summer party, and Frankie kisses another girl. Now Casey must confront all the complicated feelings she?s buried?for her friends and for the brother she?s totally pissed at for dying. Since Sammy?s death, Casey has spilled all the things she can no longer say to him in journals, and now more than ever, she wishes he were here to help her decide whether she should guard her heart or bet it all on love, before someone else decides for her.Cassandra Newbould''s stunning and deeply personal debut novel follows a teen girl struggling to find herself in life and in love after losing her twin brother to the opioid crisis.
£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Im from Here Too
Book SynopsisKashmira Sheth''s eloquent verse novel follows an Indian American Sikh boy through a year of change, challenges, and growthAnoop is many things: a brother, a son, a grandson, a friend, a middle school student, and a budding writer. He is also Indian American and Sikh.When he joins a new class, separated from longtime friends, aspects of his identity?especially his long hair, covered with a patka?draw attention in new and uncomfortable ways. At the same time, his beloved grandfather in India is nearing death, leading Anoop to think about faith and identity and his place in the world, especially as attacks on American Sikhs accelerate and he is reminded of his grandfather?s experiences during Partition.Can the tenets of his faith?equality, justice, service, honesty?help Anoop navigate life? Can he even maintain them?
£14.39
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Trouble with Robots
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£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Logan's Greenhouse
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£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Linh's Rooftop Garden
Book SynopsisLinh searches for blueberries on her rooftop in this jubilant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden series?Linh is having a picnic on her rooftop garden for all of her friends, and her snacks won?t be set without her blueberries. She?s searched and searched, but she has many plants on her rooftop, and Linh needs our help to identify them. What do we know about blueberries? They?re small, blue, and grow on bushes?and, just a second, is that a blueberry? No, that?s a gooseberry. Where, oh, where could those blueberries be? Can you help Linh find them in time for her picnic?The fourth title in JaNay Brown-Wood and Samara Hardy?s Where in the Garden series stars Linh, an Asian child who explores her garden with her single parent. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of blueberries against gooseberries, tomatoes, bananas, and other produce that grows on Linh?s rooftop garden.Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes a scrumptious blueberry and banana pancakes recipe for little chefs to try.
£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Two Friends One Dog and a Very Unusual Week
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£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Immeasurable Depth of You
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£10.44
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Junkyard Dogs
Book SynopsisA suspenseful and gut-wrenching story of an unhoused teenager struggling to survive a criminal scrapping ring while unraveling a dark family historyJosh''s father has gone missing without a trace, and Gran''s ready to call social services. If Josh wants to keep himself and and his little brother, Twig, out of the system, he''ll have to take to the streets and track down his dad. But when Josh digs too deep, his dad''s old accomplices catch up to Josh and plunge him into a dangerous underground where putting his trust in the wrong person could number Josh in a growing pile of bodies.This chilling portrayal of a teen desperate for food, shelter, and safety barrels the reader through an emotionally-charged journey as Josh discovers that blood doesn''t always make family?and some bonds can be broken forever.
£10.44
Holiday House Tiny Tornadoes
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£7.96
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. PetaPalooza
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£7.96
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. A Warning About Swans
Book SynopsisSwan Lake meets The Last Unicorn by way of the Brothers Grimm in a dreamy, original fairytale.Acclaimed author R.M. Romero spins an enchanting tale in elegant verse about the search for belonging, and ultimately, empowerment. Perfect for fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale."Dreamy, melancholy, and pensive. . . ."?NPRBavaria. 1880. Hilde was dreamed into existence by the god Odin and, along with her five sisters, granted cloaks that transform them into swans. Each sister?s cloak is imbued with a unique gift, but Hilde rejects her gift which allows her to lead the souls of dying creatures to the afterlife.While guiding the soul of a hawk, Hilde meets the handsome Baron Maximilian von Richter, whose father left him no inheritance. Hilde is intrigued by Richter?s longing for a greater life and strikes a deal with him: She will manifest his dreams of riches, and in return, he will take her to the human world, where the song of souls can?t reach her.But at the court of King Ludwig II in Munich, Hilde struggles to fit in. After learning that fashionable ladies are sitting for portraits, she hires non-binary Jewish artist Franz Mendelson, and is stunned when Franz renders her with swan wings. The more time she spends with Franz, the more she feels drawn to the artist?s warm, understanding nature, and the more controlling Richter becomes. When Hilde?s swan cloak suddenly goes missing, only Franz?s ability to paint the true nature of souls can help Hilde escape her newfound prison.A Warning About Swans weaves poetry into myth with spellbinding verse. Familiar as a Grimm tale and beautiful as a fairytale, but darker and more lyrical. The perfect fantasy to cozy up with and be whisked away to real-world enchanted castles.
£11.04
Sounds True Inc Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong,
Book SynopsisWhen you're mad or worried or can't wake up in the morning, what can you do? Use the amazing superpower that you already have—breathing. Our newest offering from the bestselling creators of Good Night Yoga teaches kids fun and easy breathing practices based on the proven methods of yoga and mindfulness meditation. Sample practices: When something makes you mad or even feels unfair, try this counting breath and you’ll feel calmer there. Sit up and let your spine grow tall. Take a deep breath in, counting silently 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. Then let your breath out slowly, counting 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. When you go somewhere you’ve never been and you aren’t sure what to do, you can use a dandelion breath to feel more comfortable trying something new. Sit up and let your spine grow tall. Put one hand on your chest. Place your other hand on your belly. Take slow deep breaths and feel your chest and your belly move up and down as the air goes in and out of your body. At night when it’s hard to fall asleep because your mind is busy and your body feels tight, try balloon breath to get relaxed and ready for a good night. Lie down on your back and let your hands rest by your sides, palms up. Inhale through your nose and imagine filling your body with breath like a big balloon. Exhale and blow the air out through your mouth. What color is your balloon?
£14.24
Sounds True Inc Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Visualizations for Kids
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the Good Night Yoga series Get ready to send your little one off to a good night’s sleep with Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Visualizations for Kids. This book includes eight visualizations that help kids slow down, breathe, and become aware of their bodies so they can relax into a good night’s sleep. Whether they are envisioning flying a kite, making it rain, or rocketing to the moon, Sweet Dreams offers guided narratives that will spark their imaginations, as well as breathing techniques that encourage restful relaxation. Inspired by the popular Cloud Journey Visualization at the end of Good Night Yoga, Sweet Dreams offers proven techniques to help children calm down and settle both physically and mentally so they can enjoy a good night’s rest. Visualizations include Shrinking Down, Blowing Bubbles, Rocketing to the Moon, Making It Rain, Galloping Through a Meadow, Diving Underwater, Flying a Kite, and Bedtime Breathing. Mariam Gates has helped thousands of children, parents, and teachers through her Kid Power Yoga program. With more than 20 years of experience working with young people, she has combined her dedication to teaching yoga with her skills as an educator to guide children in accessing their own inner source of strength, confidence, problem-solving, and creativity.
£14.24
Sounds True Inc My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon
Book SynopsisWhen a young boy loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. A most unwelcome guest, the dragon follows him to school, sleeps on his chest at night (making it hard for him to breathe), and even crashes his birthday party. As the boy comes to terms with his mother’s death, however, his relationship with the dragon changes in surprising ways. My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss, particularly the death of a parent. Although grief is a heavy topic, Angie Lucas and Birgitta Sif handle it deftly for children, using the metaphor of the dragon, a light tone, and touches of humor. The book shows that healing takes time and that it’s OK to experience a wide range of emotions as you process a really big loss.
£14.24
Quirk Books Knights Club: The Bands of Bravery: The Comic
Book SynopsisThis middle grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again!Magic, adventure, and triumphant battles await you in this graphic novel that plays just like a role-playing game. Choose to play as one of three brothers eager to join the Royal Order of Knights, and keep track of your hit points, abilities, and inventory on a handy adventure tracker sheet—then set off on your quest! The road to knighthood is a long one: you will journey through snowy mountains, haunted lakes, and dark forests in search of the bracelets of bravery, facing down trolls, wizards, and fellow warriors along the way. You will solve riddles, discover hidden compartments, learn combat techniques, and gather magical objects. With the analog fun of a tabletop game and the classic elements of a fantasy video game, you'll pick your own paths and forge your own knighthood in this irresistible comic book.HERE’S HOW TO PLAY:• Select your character and begin your quest.• Numbers are hidden in every panel. Decide where you want to go next, and then flip to the panel with the matching number.• Solve puzzles and collect bravery bracelets in your quest for success. • If you fail your mission, just start again from the beginning! You can play the book again and again, making different choices every time. Remember, this is no ordinary comic book—what happens next is up to you!Trade ReviewPraise for Knights Club!“In this innovative middle-grade graphic novel, readers choose their own path through a series of riddles and hidden passages as they craft an adventure that's unique to them.”—Game Informer, on Knights Club: The Bands of Bravery“Wonderfully fun and entertaining.”—Midwest Book Review, on Knights Club: The Buried City“An immersive reading experience full of adventure and fun. The book series really can be enjoyed by all ages since its beautiful storytelling manages to capture its audience young & old alike.”—BioGamer Girl, on Knights Club: The Bands of Bravery“It’s choose your own adventure for the modern generation of kids! As engaging and fun as a video game. And better for development.” - Sussan N., Librarian at Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library, on Knights Club: The Bands of Bravery“All good fun and it kept my son highly entertained...Knights Club would make an excellent and unexpected pick-up idea for a reader who may want a bit more input into their latest read.”—Grab This Book, on Knights Club: The Bands of Bravery Everyone loves the Comic Quests series!“Kid approved.”—The Dice Tower, on Hocus & Pocus: The Legend of Grimm’s Woods “For kids just diving into the genre, [Comic Quests is] a fantastic gateway and springboard to those more involved types of [role-playing] games.”—The Roarbots“If you love reading, gaming, and magical animals, you’re going to fall head over heels for this brand new graphic novel series.”—YAYOMG!, on Hocus & Pocus: The Legend of Grimm’s Woods“An interactive series that will appeal to reluctant readers and anyone who enjoys making a fun story.”—School Library Journal, on Hocus & Pocus: The Legend of Grimm’s Woods “An exciting and adventurous way to encourage young people to read, as well as hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.”—Midwest Book Review, on Iron Magicians“Great for commutes, waiting in long lines, or any instance where you're stuck without anything to do or anyone to talk to. Or, you know, simply because you want to play an RPG by yourself!.”—Sequential Tart, on Iron Magicians“Fun for kids of all ages.”—Really Into This, on Hocus & Pocus: The Legend of Grimm’s Woods
£8.99
Quirk Books Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from
Book SynopsisEvery activist started out as a kid-and in some cases, were kids when they began their activism. Before they became champions of African-American, women s, LGBTQ, disablity, education, labor, and civil rights, the world s most celebrated activists had regular-kid problems, just like you. Kid Activists tells the stories of a diverse and inclusive group-including Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Harvey Milk, Dolores Huerta, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, Nelson Mandela, Emma Watson, Janet Mock, Helen Keller, Alexander Hamilton, Ruby Bridges, Iqbal Masih, Malala Yousafzai, and Autumn Peltier-through kid-friendly text and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.Trade Review“Equally charming and informative.”—Booklist“[The activists'] stories offer inspiration as well as memorable moments. A broadly diverse roster of role models.”—Kirkus Reviews“The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.”—School Library Journal“Engaging and empowering.”—YAYOMG.com“Kids will be drawn in.”—Chicago Parent“In accessible but never patronizing prose, [Stevenson] sketches the stories of her subjects' childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes.”—Mombian“With comic-like illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, kids will be drawn in by the short chapters and stories of history-changing grownups who were once children, too.”—Metro Parent“Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer, Bookworm Sez“An engrossing page-turner that will leave readers of all ages feeling inspired and empowered!”—Word Spelunking Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler“With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney’s The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell’s The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.”—School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler “I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler“Impressively diverse.”—Booklist, on Kid Artists by David Stabler “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler “Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—Geek Dad, on Kid Scientists by David StablerTable of ContentsPART 1: LEADING THE WAY Frederick Douglass: A Determination to Be Free Susan B. Anthony: Failure Is Impossible Harvey Milk: Coming Out for Equality Dolores Huerta: Sí, Se Puede!PART 2: TAKING A STAND Rosa Parks: Taking a Stand by Taking a Seat Martin Luther King Jr.: Big Words, Big Changes James Baldwin: Writing as Activism Nelson Mandela: Father of a NationPART 3: UNUSUAL CHILDHOODS, POWERFUL VOICES Emma Watson: From Hogwarts to the United Nations Janet Mock: Speaking Her Truth Helen Keller: The Mystery of Language Alexander Hamilton: An Unlikely Beginning PART 4: CHILD ACTIVISTS Ruby Bridges: Brave Little Ruby Iqbal Masih: Fighting to End Child Slavery Malala Yousafzai: The Girl Who Fought for Education Autumn Peltier: Water Protector
£12.99
Idea & Design Works Sonic The Hedgehog, Volume 2: El destino del Dr.
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£13.49
St. Martin's Publishing Group Festive Felt Santas Perfect Present
Book SynopsisSanta''s Perfect Present by Priddy Books would delight any young child this festive season! We all know Santa works very hard every year choosing the best presents for children all around the world, but can we choose the perfect gift for him? Would Santa like a cozy Christmas sweater, or a tasty hamper of treats? Each hilarious spread features a different present suggestion and why it isn't quite right for Santa: Is Santa's perfect present lots of tasty food to eat?Christmas cookies are my favorite, but the elves ate all my treats!At the end of the book, there is a sweet reveal that shows the true meaning of Christmas.This board book has an eye catching design as each page is shaped like a present making it a fantastic gift purchase. The pages are also edged with red and green felt with die-cuts on every page. This adds a touch and feel texture to the images, perfect for little hands to explore.
£8.54
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to Alabama
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£12.34
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to Arizona
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£12.34
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to Arkansas
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£12.34
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to Boston
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£12.34
Sourcebooks, Inc Santa Is Coming to Calgary
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£12.34
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to California
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£12.34
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to Cincinnati
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£12.34
Sourcebooks Santa is Coming to Connecticut
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