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Text © D J Williams <strong>2018</strong> Christmas Bookstore There’s glimpses of what Santa gets up to in this selection, not to mention how to use a strange gift and a warning to beware of odd invitations. Lots of fun! Star Read Santa’s Wonderful Workshop Elys Dolan (Oxford, £6.99) When Santa learns next year will be the busiest yet he knows he has to make early preparations. Luckily February sees the arrival of some old friends from the South Pole to help, although the elves say they are making more trouble than toys. So Barry is put in charge of the penguins and Santa takes time off to join the reindeer’s S Indicates a book is part of a series Debbie dance troop. This leaves the elves to try some new creations which leave Santa less than enthusiastic. Problems continue throughout the year such as the break down of the Present-O-Matic, then the heating leaving everyone with ‘flu and many helpers are arrested in October. Despite all this, everything is ready for the big night — or is it? You will have to read this hilarious, madcap picture book to find out. The written story is lots of fun, with loads of interesting characters including mischievous penguins, tutu wearing reindeers and a less than responsible Santa. To add to that each double page shows a scene full of different activities providing lots to discuss and making you want to keep returning to it to find out more. Lavinia and the Magic Ring Bianca Pitzorno (Catnip, £5.99) Poor Lavinia, cold and hungry, trying to make a living on the streets selling matches but being abused or ignored. Awoken at midnight from a foody dream by a beautiful lady who asked for a light, Lavinia lit a match for her even without being paid. The woman turned out to be a fairy who wanted to repay Lavinia’s kindness with a magic ring. Her excitement dwindled when told the ring didn’t grant wishes, just turned things into poo! What good was that? The fairy told her it would be very useful if she used her intelligence, and, with thought, that’s just what she did, completely changing her life. However she took things too far. See how she used her powers and how it led to a possible disaster in this thought provoking story full of funny moments with some serious undertones. Medium length novel with fair size print and some pictures. Winnie and Wilbur: The Santa Surprise Laura Owen/ Korky Paul (Oxford Hb, £8.99) S While writing her letter to Santa, Winnie starts to wonder who gives him presents. Unable to think of anyone she decides it is up to her and Wilbur. Enlisting the help of local school children and the school secretary for ideas, they soon have lots of presents for Santa, but how to get them to him? Using all her ingenuity and a touch of magic, Winnie, Wilbur and a homesick polar bear (don’t ask!) set off in a flying train for the Pole. What could possibly go wrong? Well, knowing Winnie and the chaos that usually surrounds her, quite a lot! See what occurs in this latest hilarious, reckless adventure with my favourite well meaning, nutty witch. Large print and colourful, lively pictures on every page make this perfect for beginner readers, but great for all abilities. Skycircus - Peter Bunzl (Usborne, £6.99) Sad that her father thinks a business party is more important than her birthday, Lily can’t resist an intriguing invitation to a Skycircus show. Her enjoyment of the acts, especially to see other hybrids perform, is short lived when it becomes obvious this is a trap and she, Robert and Malkin are kidnapped by an old foe. Seeing how badly all the performers are treated by the horrible owners, the friends wonder what they plan for Lily and are horrified when it is clear her life is in danger. They need to escape, but it is a race against time and they will need all the help they can get, but will they be able to get the performers, both hybrid and human, onside? This latest Cogheart Adventure is another exciting read, full of gripping twists and turns. You don’t have to have read the others to enjoy this one. It might make you think about how you look at others, especially those who are different in some way. Full length novel. S <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Nottinghamshire Highf ields Independent Prep School for boys and girls aged 2-11 NOW ENROLLING FOR 2019 Highfields School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL www.highfieldsschool.co.uk M @Highfields.newark N @HighfieldsNG24 CHILDREN AND ADULT Dance Classes. Fitness Classes. Holiday Clubs & Parties CHILDREN CLASSES STREET/ HIP HOP BALLET, TAP MUSICAL THEATRE CONTEMPORARY ADULT CLASSES YOGA, PILATES, CIRCUIT, BOOTCAMP, AEROBICS, RAVE FIT CALL: 07796352969 www.simplydancenottingham.co.uk PRIMARY TIMES NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CONTACT VICTORIA ON 01733 385324 OR victoria.jelleyman@primarytimes.co.uk www.primarytimes.co.uk/Nottinghamshire | WINTER <strong>2018</strong> 13 PT_NOTTS_WIN18.indd 13 20/11/<strong>2018</strong> 19:14
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