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There’s a bumper crop of brilliant books for those aged eight and above this month, including Who Let the Gods Out? author Maz Evans. Valentine “Vi” Day has an unusual family; her dad was a supervillain, her mum is an ex-spy and just about to marry Vi’s teacher. Now Vi herself is determined to win a place at spy school by carrying out a dangerous mission, with the help of her indomitable Nan, her shy almost-stepbrother, and a supporting cast of geriatric secret agents and semi-retired rogues. Wildly hilarious, full of bum jokes and acutely observed family dynamics, and with illustrations by Jez Tuya, it’s riotous escapist fun. ....
Zillah Bethell Holidays might still be off limits but there’s no stopping youngsters setting sail for the far side of the world and an adventure in the shimmering seas of beautiful Papua New Guinea. The Shark Caller is the fantastic middle-grade novel from Zillah Bethell who was born in the shadow of the volcano Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea and has used her amazing childhood experiences for a moving tale of friendship, forgiveness and bravery. Bethell grew up without shoes, toys or technology and, as a result, spent a lot of time swimming in the sea and sailing in canoes, occasionally earning money by taking tourists gold-panning in the highlands of Wau and Bulolo. ....