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Backjump by Carmen Henderson
Jake Archer never gets to give the ring to his mother for her birthday. Instead, a devastating event tears his family apart, and he and his sister, Mel, find themselves facing a terrifying situation neither of them could ever have imagined.
In a century seven hundred years before their own, they face betrayal and murder at every turn. Jake has to rely on his wits and the help of the friends he has made. One of these is Ayleth, the daughter of Sir Robert de Manderville. It is her ring that brought them into this far away time and it's her ring that can help them back to safety. That ... and a lot of luck.
Song Of The Reeds by Kathleen Latham
When Lily Babbage decides to spend summer with her Aunt Ursula, she never dreamt it would be the starting point for an extraordinary adventure. The discovery of a fabulous lost pearl and a mysterious musical message propel Lily into a breath-taking journey throughout the stars to the Isle of the Blest. But there are others who want the pearl and they will stop at nothing to get it ...
When strangers suddenly appear at Windrush Cottage, all is not as it seems and Lily doesn't know who to trust. With danger at every turn, staying one step ahead will take all her strength, courage, and ingenuity. With the help of her new friends - the cranes, Snowfleck and Black Tail - can Lilly outwit the vengeful Flood Dragon and return the pearl to its rightful home?
The Witch Of Land And Sea by Moira Cormack
The mer are disappearing but no one seems to care. Unknowingly the mer child, Ruby, feeling ostracised and alone, leaves the mer colony. She heads for the forbidden bay where her life takes an unexpected turn. Finding herself land-bound, she has to learn to survive in a strange world. With her faithful companion at her heels, Ruby makes her way to a cottage in the woods. But things are not what they seem ...
Here, her instincts become twisted and she doesn't know who or what to believe. It is up to her to decide who to trust, unaware that the future of the mer lies in her hands. Can Ruby find the courage to face up to the mounting of dangers, save her friends, and escape back to the sea?
The Changing World Of Benjamin Gum by Bella Kemble
When Benjamin Gum finds himself forced to study throughout the summer with the less-than-fragrant Mr Wiggins, he discovers a magic eraser which comes to his rescue, allowing him to rub out all that is wrong in his world. However, the reality is far from simple, and his experiments do not always go according to plan. With the help of his enigmatic Grandma, other tools come into his possession, all with strange powers: a ruler letting him see people as they really are; an old leather satchel housing endless knowledge, and a screwdriver which can undo anything, even death. But with great power comes great responsibility and, as Grandma warns him, there will always be consequences. Will Benjamin be willing to pay the price?
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