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I loved it. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNevermoor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCogheart\u003c\/i\u003e.\" – \u003cb\u003eHana Tooke\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eThe Unadoptables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A spirited protagonist, a charming side-kick and a believable villain come together in this tightly plotted, visual, treat for the senses. I want to soar over the rainbow rooftops of Port Tourbillon and the toadstooled forests of Tyrian in my very own airship.\" – \u003cb\u003eNizrana Farook\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eThe Girl Who Stole an Elephant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSky Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-moving adventure story full of intrepid explorers, ingenious inventors, stolen treasure and mysterious undiscovered lands. 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If I was ever to encounter sky pirates, I can think of no one I'd want by my side more than clever, brave Echo.\" – \u003cb\u003eJoanna Nadin\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the \u003cb\u003eRachel Riley\u003c\/b\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A breath-taking adventure and a wonderfully imagined story of friendship and danger in strange places.\" – \u003cb\u003eClaire Fayers\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eThe Voyage to Magical North\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An incredible adventure, brimming with friendship and danger\" – \u003cb\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699473076460,"sku":"9781471190773","price":20.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22131043482711.jpg?v=1753790403"},{"product_id":"monkey-bedtime-by-alex-english-9780571352777","title":"Monkey Bedtime","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'm sure my mum won't mind, I thought, he's really very small.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eOne tiny pygmy marmoset could do no harm at all . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when he is followed by six red-handed howlers, six macaques, ten capuchins and two great big baboons there's going to be trouble! 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