Library Adventures: Oceans

Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.

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Updated September 25, 2024
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Not as we know it
Avery, Tom
Paper Book
For fans of David Almond's Skellig and Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls, here is a lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply emotional middle-grade novel with a touch of magical realism.   Twins Jamie and Ned do everything together, from watching their favorite show,...
Gigantic
Biddulph, Rob
Paper Book
A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new...
Rescuing Titanic
Delargy, Flora
Paper Book
This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, ...
Kensuke's Kingdom
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
An accessible, exciting story which gives valuable insight into the Second World War and Japanese culture, by a bestselling author.
The search for the giant Arctic jellyfish
Savage, Chloe
Paper Book
In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature. Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary...
Around the ocean in 80 fish & other sea life
Scales, Helen
Paper Book
This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. Beautifully illustrated, the book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life - whether in our medicine, culture or folklore - in often surprising...

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