Children Book Reviews

Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
01 May 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Marv and the Humungous Hamster is the seventh title in the series about a boy called Marvin whose alter ego, Marv, is a superhero. Despite initially being confused as I did not realise this was a further adventure in an established series, I enjoyed this fast-paced humorous ad...

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Name: Oluwadarasimi Age 13
01 May 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Witch Watch is really fun, the witches are really funny and interest me, especially Fran the fairy and their glitter. It's a really good book, it's a sure must read.

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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: 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: 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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Name: Jenny Caddick
25 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

"Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her whole life." When just the first line of the blurb of a story has you immediately burning with intrigue, then you know that the story that lies ahead is going to be captivating. Starminster is a simply stunning story about a life in the skies, where hu...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
25 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

When her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off to find her, setting foot in the castle of the dreaded Wolf Queen. Can Ysolda rescue her sister by doing as the Wolf Queen commands? In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen is a story of magic and adventure...

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