Children Book Reviews

Name: Rachael Cooper-Evans
15 April 2024;

Genre: Horror

The Creatures of Killburn Mine is the fifth installment in the spooky Crooked Oak series. School friends Pete, Nancy and Krish are excited when a meteor apparently crashes to Earth on a moor just outside Crooked Oak. But when t...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
15 April 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

Since the death of her parents, Una has been living in a children's home. Missing her lighthouse home and the moods of the sea, she find life here hard, her ways infuriating Matron who calls her 'Una the Unwanted' and 'Una the Unstable'. When the Smiths arrive and decide that they want to adop...

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Name: Jo Clarke
15 April 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Fans of Maz Evans will be thrilled to see the return of Elliot Hooper as he embarks on another madcap adventure - this time in Ancient Egypt as his adventures continue from the previous book, Oh Maya Gods. This volume, Oh Mummy Mia!, will sit...

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Name: Liya Age 11
15 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

I enjoyed Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret, the only part I didn't like is the first chapter. The bits I enjoyed the most are much further on in the book. I think children would love these types of books as they have lots of action and it's like an adventure which is the kind o...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
15 April 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mind and Me by Sunita Chawdhary is a powerful story about a British-Indian girl with a multicultural identity. This fascinating story allows the reader to see how a child's mind works and as the story progresses, we become more aware of how a child's mind develops through chal...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
15 April 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mind and Me: Going To Bat is the second book in an original series by Sunita Chawdhary. This heartwarming and relatable story lets us once again delve into Maya's mind and experience how she manages her emotions. Maya is back with her constant companion Mind and is abou...

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Name: Nathan Cox
14 April 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

21% Monster: Serpent Strike by P. J. Canning is the third book in this epic science fiction, thriller series. The previous two books have been incredible, and Serpent Strike, I would argue, is even better! Easily a 5 star review, full of excitement, relatable character...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
12 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Kayla is a cadet Sky Rider, training at the Sky Academy in Sophiatown. Her only friend is her pangron, Faro, and when he is stolen from her, she will stop at nothing to get him back. Alethea is a healer living in the Blue District, the poorest in Ataria. She is trying to continue her father's...

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Name: Dominion Age 8
12 April 2024;

Genre: School Stories

It's a very good book but it's so long

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Name: Levelle Age 11
12 April 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

This book is amazing, each chapter feels like an entire book but condensed down into a chapter that helps progress the plot. Rex is my favourite character because he's so funny. He makes me feel like I'm watching a cartoon progress as the main character learns lessons. I also like Rex's...

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