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But, during a storm, when Cliff needs its help the most, can his new friend come to the rescue?  Told with gentle humour and emotional warmth, Cliff is a picture book about animal-human friendship, empathy and finding connection in unexpected places.   This seagull may steal chips – but it will steal hearts too, including yours.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369272357237,"sku":"9781836001805","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836001805.jpg?v=1786028406"},{"product_id":"9781839135019","title":"Super Mega Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuper Mega Tortoise loves to crush cities and cause chaos! 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When Keith's dad moves him and his family away from his mates, his beloved football team, and actually, EVERYTHING THEY KNOW - including a JD Sports, sob - Keith is pretty sure his life can't get any worse. Puffin Island is literally an island full of puffins - and the local team, the Puffin Panthers, hasn't scored a goal in SEVEN YEARS. And that's not even taking into account the fact that his sister, Meg, is probably (definitely) a better footballer than him.   Things go from bad to worse for Keith when what should have been a moment of goal glory turns into internet infamy - and soon he's questioning whether the beautiful game really is worth it anymore.   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