UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that a number of new books have been added to the RRL. Look out for the 'NEW' symbol! *
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes |
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Eleanor Coerr |
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The touching true story of a girl who became ill as a result of the nuclear bombs dropped on Japan. |
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Just the Right Size (Animal Science)
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Nicola Davies and Neal Layton
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Have you ever wondered why ants are so small and elephants are so big? This book explains all! |
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Journey to Jo'Burg: A South African Story |
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Beverley Naidoo |
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A poignant story about life in apartheid-era South Africa. When their baby sister falls ill, Naledi and Tiro set off to find their mother, who works in Johannesburg. |
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You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! |
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Andy Stanton |
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A very, very funny story about grumpy Mr Gum that will have you laughing like a tickled seal. |
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Double Act |
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Jacqueline Wilson |
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The amusing story of Ruby and Garnet, twin sisters who look the same, but have very different personalities. |
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Who Was Albert Einstein? |
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Jess Brallier and Robert Andrew Parker |
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Find out about the life and science of the man who discovered that E=mc2 in this fascinating biography of the world-famous scientist. |
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing |
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Judy Blume |
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A very funny story featuring the long-suffering Peter and his tearaway little brother. |
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Sarah, Plain and Tall |
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Patricia MacLachlan |
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A heart-warming tale about love, loss and family set in nineteenth-century Midwest America. |
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The Little Prince |
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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A pilot crashes in the desert and meets the little prince, who is full of strange and amazing stories about the things he has seen. |
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Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH |
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Robert C O'Brien |
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A family of mice face a race against the clock to save their home, with the help of super-intelligent rats. |
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My Life with the Chimpanzees |
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Jane Goodall |
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Jane Goodall’s own account of her adventures in Africa, living among a group of chimpanzees. |
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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World 
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Kate Pankhurst |
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This wonderful book introduces women whose contributions have changed the world we live in, featuring Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie and many more. |
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The Breadwinner |
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Deborah Ellis |
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Based on real accounts from Afghan refugees, The Breadwinner is a deeply affecting tale of a young girl who supports her family under trying and dangerous conditions. |
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Emil and the Detectives |
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Erich Kästner |
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A country lad, in Berlin for the day, gets robbed and meets a good-natured gang who help him in his hunt for the thief. |
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James and the Giant Peach |
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Roald Dahl |
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Poor James gets sent to live with his wicked aunts, but some magic crystals and an enormous peach lead to an extraordinary adventure. |
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Love That Dog |
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Sharon Creech |
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Jack doesn’t think that he likes poetry, until his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, opens his eyes to the endless possibilities and fun that can be had with words. |
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The Firework-Maker's Daughter |
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Philip Pullman |
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According to her father, firework-making is not a suitable job for a girl, but Lila disagrees and sets out to prove him wrong in this wonderful adventure. |
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How to Train Your Dragon
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Cressida Cowell |
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Weedy little Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third will one day be leader of his Viking tribe, but first he has to train his equally weedy dragon. |
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A Bear Called Paddington |
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Michael Bond |
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Fabulous, funny stories about the loveable bear Paddington’s adventures. |
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Peter Pan |
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J M Barrie |
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Wendy, John and Michael fly off to Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. An unforgettable adventure featuring mermaids, fairies and evil pirates. |
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My Side of the Mountain |
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Jean Craighead George |
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Young Sam learns about survival, courage, danger and the meaning of family during a year that will change his life. |
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The Indian in the Cupboard |
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Lynne Reid Banks |
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Omri’s unwanted birthday present becomes the most precious, magical – and dangerous – present ever! |
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The Cay |
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Theodore Taylor |
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When a young boy is marooned on an island with a wise old man, he must face his fears and prejudices. A gripping tale of survival, acceptance and hope. |
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Ella Enchanted |
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Gail Carson Levine |
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Ella bravely battles against her ‘gift’ of obedience, meeting elves, ogres and a handsome prince along the way. |
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Stig of the Dump |
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Clive King |
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Barney makes friends with a Stone Age man who is living and recycling in a rubbish dump. |
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Where the Red Fern Grows |
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Wilson Rawls |
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The exciting, dramatic story of a boy and his brave, loyal dogs. |
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Mary Poppins |
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P L Travers |
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Mary Poppins is a nanny with a big difference – she’s magic! |
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Five on a Treasure Island (The Famous Five) |
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Enid Blyton |
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The first book in the Famous Five series finds our heroes on an exciting search for gold! But they’re not alone… |
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The Saga of Erik the Viking |
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Terry Jones |
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An action-packed adventure featuring Vikings, dragons and giants! |
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The Toothpaste Millionaire |
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Jean Merrill |
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When young Rufus discovers that there’s money to be made in toothpaste not even huge toothpaste companies can stand in his way. |
* Please note that the implementation date for the revised RRL varies between regions. Both the latest edition and the 2017 edition are available on the 'Download the RRL' page.
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