Bicentennial Man

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BICENTENNIAL MAN

Isaac Asimov

Burlington

Andrew is a robot, designed to serve humans. Talented and obedient, Andrew lives with the Martin family. But Andrew is not like other robots. He wants more from life. He starts to wear clothes over his metallic body and he replaces his bionic parts with artificial prosthetic parts. He wants to have a human brain so he can think and feel. But humans are mortal and die – only robots live forever. It’s a high price for Andrew to pay for his dream.

The secret diary of Adrian Mole

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THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE

Sue Townsend 

Burlington

Adrian is 13 3/4 when he starts to keep his diary. He is spotty, insecure and frequently hilarious. Over the next year, he writes about the break-up of his parents’ marriage and their reconciliation, his first girlfriend, his experiences with the school bully and, of course, his spots.

The murders in the Rue Morgue

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THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE

Edgar Allan Poe 

Burlington

Two women are found murdered with their bodies horribly mutilated. When the police don’t have any clues or any suspects, it is up to master detective Auguste Dupin to solve the case. This and two other grotesque tales of horror can be found in this thrilling book.

Olympic Kate

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OLYMPIC KATE

Sue Kendall 

Burlington

Kate Armstrong, a talent, dedicated gymnast, dreams of winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games. Little does she know that somebody is out to destroy her. When traces of drugs are found in Kate’s body, she realises that talent and dedication aren’t going to help her. It’s up to Ben, her faithful trainer, to try and prove her innocence.

Villains!

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VILLAINS!
Sue Kendall

Burlington 

Meet three famous villains. In 19th-century Russia, Rasputin influences the Russian court after his strange powers heal the sick son of the Tsar. In 16th-century France, Queen Catherine de Medici poisons her enemies and is called "Madame Serpent". Sweeney Todd, and 18th-century English barber, runs a sinister business. His customers are disappearing. His neighbour is famous for her delicious meat pies. But what is the secret ingredient in them? 

Myths and Legends

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MYTHS AND LEGENDS 

Jenny Edwards 

Burlington

Why is the sea salty? How did four of China’s largest rivers get their names? This collection brings together myths and legends from all over the world and gives some entertaining explanations about why the world around us is the way it is.

The Evil Painting

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THE EVIL PAINTING 

Julie Hart 

Burlington

Claire and Philip’s mother comes home one day with a new painting. The painting seems to have an evil influence over their mother. The two teenagers don’t have a choice – they have to destroy the painting in order to save their mother. But it’s not such a simple task ... what is the secret of the painting?

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW 
Washington Irving
Burlington

Sleepy Hollow is a quiet, peaceful place near the Hudson River in the USA, but it is alive with stories about ghosts and witches. One night, the teacher in Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, has a terrifying adventure with Sleepy Hollow’s most famous ghost, the Headless Horseman, with unexpected results. Everyone will enjoy this exciting story.