Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


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<p>Wondering what reads you need on your shelf this Spring? We ask Glos&#8217;s expert bookworm &#8211; Octavia from <a href="https://www.octaviasbookshop.co.uk/">Octavia&#8217;s Bookshop</a>, Cirencester &#8211; to share her favourite new titles. Here&#8217;s what they&#8217;ll love&#8230;</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-5-8-year-olds">For 5-8 year olds</h1>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roald-dahl-by-maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara-9-99"><a href="https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/books/maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara/roald-dahl/9781836005100/">Roald Dahl</a> by Maria Isabel Sanchez <strong>Vegara </strong>(£9.99)</h2>



<p><strong>Why? </strong>The latest inspirational book from the Little People, Big Dreams series introduces this awesome author to a whole new generation, a thoughtful book which features&nbsp;quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-tiny-dog-adventure-series-by-rose-lihou-paperback-7-99">The Tiny Dog Adventure Series by Rose Lihou (paperback £7.99)</h2>



<p><strong>Why?</strong> An enchanting new series about a girl and some dogs that can fit in the palm of her hand. Beautiful illustrations abound and a perfect early reading book.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-8-12-year-olds-nbsp"><strong>For 8-12 year olds&nbsp;</strong></h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-turtle-moon-by-hannah-gold-hardback-14-99-nbsp"><a href="https://www.hannahgold.world/turtle-moon">Turtle Moon</a> by Hannah Gold (hardback £14.99)&nbsp;</h2>



<p><strong>Why</strong>: A stunning book about the plight of the Sea Turtles from the author of former Waterstones Children&#8217;s Book Prize-winner <em>The Last Bear</em> comes an enthralling story of jungle adventure. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jed-greenleaf-by-kieran-larwood-hardback-14-99"><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/jed-greenleaf/kieran-larwood/david-wyatt/9780571392049">Jed Greenleaf</a> by Kieran Larwood (hardback £14.99)</h2>



<p><strong>Why? </strong>This new book by the author of the very popular Podkin series.&nbsp;This thrilling adventure has it all, a huge heart, a fantastic plot and an irresistible superhero.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-teens">For teens</h1>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-the-world-tips-over-by-jandy-nelson-paperback-8-99"><a href="https://www.walker.co.uk/9781406363098/when-the-world-tips-over/">When the World Tips Over</a>, by Jandy Nelson (paperback £8.99)</h2>



<p><strong>Why? </strong>An instant New York bestseller brimming with love, secrets and enchantment, this YA book has taken the market by storm. For that hard-to-please teen.</p>



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