Latest Reviews

Name: Nathan Cox
01 May 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret by Katie and Kevin Tsang is perfect for adventure-seeking children and budding fantasy reading enthusiasts! Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret is a thrilling read that captivates with its rich storytelling and dynamic characters. The story c...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
29 April 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

Coll lives in Wolf, one of several Constructs, technological creatures, that control the lands and fight each other for territory. Coll is a bit different from the other people on Wolf as he has a prosthetic arm and leg. He feels he is only there because Alpha, who leads Wolf, is his mother. O...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
29 April 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Quiet is the stunning picture book about Little Bird 'with a bright blue flash on one wing' and how their small voice makes the biggest change.  When in a world of noise and chaos, one person listens, a big change and an even bigger problem can be prevented! Little Bird...

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Name: Jen Bevan
26 April 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Have you ever thought of looking at the world around you in a different way? This book teaches all who read it to look at each situation from a happy perspective. A goodbye may bring a hello. A bad mood can change. The child in Sunny Side Up is learning how if you look...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
26 April 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Bad United: Just for Kicks is the first book in a super and silly graphic novel series by Louise Forshaw. Hoof is the football-loving unicorn who can't seem to get enough of his beloved game. The only problem is that his team doesn't seem to think that he is any good. So, when...

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Name: Lorraine Ansell
26 April 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

Silvester is tired and reclusive, remembering the life he once had with his lovely Belinda; the puppet shows they held were renowned far and wide. A van arrives to take all his once-revered work away for a museum exhibition and Silvester reminisces on his purpose. Woken that night, sitting in...

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Name: Rebecca Green
26 April 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

On Your Marks, Get Set, Gold!: A Fact-Filled, Funny Guide to Every Olympic Sport is a book that every school should have. It is clearly laid out and appeals to children from ages 8+. It is colourful and clearly structured. As a teacher, I would use this book not only to...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
26 April 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

Alyssa and the Spell Garden is an enchanting fantasy story that is set in a small London community. Alexandra Sheppard uses the story to highlight the reality of gentrification within a poor urban area of London that has its heart in the centre of a magical garden. Alys...

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Name: Joanne Thomas
26 April 2024;

Genre: Early Skills

My Very First Spotter's Guide: I Spot a Snail is a gorgeous lift-the-flap book for babies. Spot the different mini-beasts as you explore and learn about them in this beautifully illustrated book. There are five different mini beasts to find and count with several chunky flaps...

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Name: Giselle Age 11
26 April 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

I think On Your Marks, Get Set, Gold! is a great book because it really lives up to its title - 'A fact-filled, funny guide'. I think that the funniest bits in this book are the basic training boxes - especially the trampolining one. Apart from being funny, On Your Mark...

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