Recommended reads

Get into the mind of an ape! Seen through the eyes of this wonderful animal, this story recounts the story of Ivan who lived in a shopping mall circus for nearly 30 years until he was rehomed with other gorillas in a zoo in Atlanta.

This informative book looks at various habitats on the Earth and some of the endangered creatures that live there.

A girl attending a shambolic boarding school in the 1950s helps investigate a bank robbery, a fire, and a missing student after a stranger hands her a mysterious book.

If you liked reading our mystery novel this week, why not try solving some real crime?!   This book explores strange and mysterious occurrences through history including UFO sightings, ghostly apparitions, unexplained disappearances and mysterious curses....read it, if you dare!

In this exciting story with relatable characters is a message about finding inner strength in adversity.
A trapeze performer scared of heights since a bad fall, must find her inner courage when her sister goes missing from the circus where they live.

If you want to work in a circus you have to be really fit! This book looks at the sport of gymnastics and what training you need to improve your skills in the sport.

When a penguin called Einstein turns up at the Stewarts' door, he immediately becomes friends with the children and helps to solve a mystery.

There are no penguins in this book but there is a fabulous collection of magic tricks that have scientific principles behind them...Great fun!

This magical page-turning adventure is rammed with natty characters, dastardly baddies, stalwart friendships, and of course a train! When she is picked up by the Impossible Postal Service train one night in her hallway, a young girl helps save the Impossible Places from the wicked plans of Lord Meridian.