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For those of you who’ve read Journey to the River Sea, there’s a new book called Escape to the River Sea and it’s by Emma Carroll.
You would not know its by a different author and there is such an amazing twist. Both books are definitely highly recommended.

Ajay

Constable Cabbage Custard

I recommend it for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Katherine Rundell and Sophie Anderson.
Readers probably age 9+

GREAT BOOK

Constable Cabbage Custard

I am reading Worlds Worst Pets!!!

Cass

Princess Kiki Chipperfield

Is it good because I want to get it

Captain Majorca Dangerous

same

Lady Boadicea Bacon-slicer

I have read it too. It is a great book =D

Coach Flopsy Desperado

It’s a great book and I love it!

Princess Pansy Desperado

I have read 3 books so far!
My goal is 6 books!

Dragon

Sergeant Dragon Frozen-Peas

You are halfway there!

Esquire Kipper Casserole

I have as well!!!

Empress Rapunzel Legend

What books are you reading

Sophia

Anonymous

Hi! I’m reading The Famous Five, and The School for Good and Evil.

Nurse Ursula Quarantine

Lots

Professor Diamond Aardvark

Dose Anyone read mermaids rock

Izzie

Anonymous

No, do you?

Senorita Bunny Teacup

No

Professor Diamond Aardvark

No

Princess Pansy Desperado

Just got 420 points on space blast

Dragon

Master Pablo Palm-tree

Nice.

Princess Pansy Desperado

Anyone recommend books for eight-year-olds
Thanks

Izzie

Anonymous

Try beast quest if your into adventure

Sir Chesney Satellite

If you are into funny books then I would recommend the treehouse series by Andy Griffiths.

Nurse Blueberry Shortbread

and Terry Denton

Fairy Rose Possum

Dog man

Princess Phoenix Fink

I have read V book’s

p.s. it is in roman numerals.

Yeti

Anonymous

5?

Princess Pansy Desperado

Come on answer me!🙁

Princess Pansy Desperado

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