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BLACK HEARTS IN BATTERSEA

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16132 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Burt, Andrew
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
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2nd book in 'Willoughby Chase' series. Sequel 'The Wolves of Willoghby Chase' (15530). Simon has come to London to study painting with Dr Field, but Dr Field has disappeared. As Simon tries to find him he discovers a fiendish plot.

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BLACKGROUND

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 3115 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 9.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Berry, Julie
\pause{1500}Main subject: General Fiction
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Whirlwind marriage and subsequent break-up leads to sinister results;

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BRIDLE THE WIND

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 15960 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Burt, Andrew
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 3 - ages 12 - 14 years
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Key stage 4 - ages 14 - 16 years
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Part 2 of Felix Trilogy. Sequel to: Go Saddle the Sea (15950) Bound for his Spanish grandfather's house in San Sebastian, Felix is shipwrecked in the Bay of Biscay. Escaping across the Pyrenees he has a perilous journey pursued by villains & brigands.

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CREEPY COMPANY, A

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 15832 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 5.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Culver, Frank
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Key stage 1 - up to 7 years
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Eleven stories to chill the blood, although no blood is spilt.

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GO SADDLE THE SEA

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 15950 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Burt, Andrew
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 3 - ages 12 - 14 years
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Key stage 4 - ages 14 - 16 years
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Young Felix & his trusty mule, set out across Spain to England to begin a quest to find the far distant family of his dead father. A gripping adventure story set in early 19th century.

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HANDFUL OF GOLD, A

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16008 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Bowman, Joanna
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
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A fantastic collection of short stories to enjoy.

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IN THUNDER'S POCKET

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16309 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 2
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 1.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Ratcliffe, Richard
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
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When Ned is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle in Thunder's Pocket he discovers many strange things happening! Has Malot really put a curse on Ned's aunt, and will Ned be able to lift it?

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NECKLACE OF RAINDROPS, A

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 15411 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 2
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 2.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Stewart, Althea
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 1 - up to 7 years
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Enchanting short stories.

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NIGHT BIRDS ON NANTUCKET

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16150 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 5.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Burt, Andrew
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
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3rd book in 'Willoughby Chase' series. Sequel to 'Black Hearts in Battersea' (16132). Although she is desperate to return to England, Dido Twite is caught in Nantucket where she and Penitence Casket have to stay with creepy Aunt Tribulation.

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SCREAM, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16611 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 2
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Ratcliffe, Richard
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Key stage 3 - ages 12 - 14 years
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Davidãs grandmother has moved to the city and her dark powers have come with her. Soon David and his sister come to realise that having their grandmother living with them is very dangerousÓ

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