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From the magical realms of Septimus Heap to the im

From the magical realms of Septimus Heap to the imaginative sketches of Shaun Tan, and the playful creativity of Hervé Tullet’s interactive books, there’s something children and the young at heart:🐾 Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats – T.S. Eliot & Axel Scheffler
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🦆 The Woodcutter’s Duck – Krystyna Turska
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Whisker Away into a World of Mischievous Cats! Old

Whisker Away into a World of Mischievous Cats!
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From whimsical poetry to Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Cats, these timeless verses have charmed generations. Perfect for cat lovers, poetry fans, and dreamers alike!
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Explore a world of profound narratives, thought-pr

Explore a world of profound narratives, thought-provoking ideas, and unforgettable stories with today's diverse selection of rescued reads:Oodgeroo by Kathleen J Cochrane – $30
They Cannot Take the Sky: Stories from Detention, edited by Michael Green & Andre Dao – $12
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Clans of the Scottish Highlands by R.R. McIan & Ja

Clans of the Scottish Highlands by R.R. McIan & James Logan - $45
A timeless celebration of Scottish heritage, featuring stunning colour plates and essays on clan history, locations, and armorial bearings.
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From untold stories to random doodles, The Bird Ki

From untold stories to random doodles, The Bird King and Other Sketches by Shaun Tan offers a unique peek into the imagination of one of the most celebrated storytellers of our time.
With commentary from the Oscar-winning creator of The Arrival and The Lost Thing himself, this hardcover treasure is perfect for lovers of art, design, and storytelling, and is available in hardcover from PLB for $17: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-bird-king-and-other-sketches/#ShaunTan #TheBirdKing #ArtBooks #PictureBooks #GraphicNovels #AustralianArtists #BookLovers #PrelovedBooks

Today's pile of rescued books contain diverse read

Today's pile of rescued books contain diverse reads for every taste:The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie – $9
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind – $8
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb – $9
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion – $8
The Physics of Immortality: Modern Cosmology, God, and the Resurrection of the Dead by Frank J. Tipler – $13
French Braid by Anne Tyler – $11
Corregidor: The Nightmare in the Philippines by Eric Morris – $37
The Way I Found Her by Rose Tremain – $8
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Explore a mix of captivating fiction and thought-p

Explore a mix of captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction in today's rescued reads:Rose Madder by Stephen King - $12
The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler - $9
7 1/2 by Christos Tsiolkas - $13
Theory of Rotating Stars by Jean-Louis Tassoul - $15
Wizards and Witches by Brendan Lehane - $20
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Explore the spellbinding adventures of Septimus He

Explore the spellbinding adventures of Septimus Heap by Angie Sage, illustrated by Mark Zug, a series brimming with Magyk, mystery, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of action, adventure, and fantasy, these rescued reads are available at Preloved Bookshop!Titles:
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