Children Book Reviews

Name: Jenny Caddick
01 July 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Amari and the Great Game is the absolutely gripping sequel to the amazing Amari and the Night Brothers and it is just as magical and well-crafted as the first book. Amari has already saved t...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
30 June 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Rebel is a good dog. He lives with his owner, 12-year-old Tom, on a sheep farm. Rebel thinks life is just perfect, however, Tom knows that it is not. The King is doubling the taxes, making it almost impossible for people to live. When Tom meets Rider, the leader of the Reds, he is drawn into a...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
28 June 2024;

Genre: Adventure

The Island Heist is a thrilling third visit to Crookhaven (the school where young criminals hone and sharpen their skills but all in the name of becoming criminally yet morally good citizens). Pickpocket extraordinaire Gabriel is now in his third year a...

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Name: Jo Clarke
28 June 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

The Bravest Word is centred around a boy called Matt who, it would appear, has a lot to be grateful for. He has parents who love him, a group of friends who look out for him and a talent for football. However, Matt is overwhelmed by feelings of anger, irritation and sadness. H...

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Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
26 June 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Millie and Storm is the fifth instalment in the Mermaid Academy series created by the team behind the Unicorn Academy series. Each title is named after a student and their dolphin companion and puts them centre stage of the story in much the same way the Unico...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
26 June 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Live Like a Viking: Discovering the Secrets of the Vikings is a beautifully presented and incredibly informative non-fiction book that delves into the history of the Vikings. These infamous, "bloodthirsty raiders" were so much more than fierce warriors on the hunt for loot and...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
25 June 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

When 10-year-old Mayowa Howard goes to stay with her Grandpa Edward for the summer, she discovers that he is a 'logosalter' - he can jump onto a book, harness the emotions contained within the words of the story, and channel them into the world. Mayowa has also inherited this skill, and, altho...

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Name: Jane Rew
21 June 2024;

Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies

Racial prejudice, stereotyping, parental or societal expectations, disadvantage, 'disability' - all these have presented obstacles to success to women down the ages. But there have always been those who have risen to the challenge; whose courage and determination is truly inspiring. <st...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
20 June 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

The Lighthouse at the World’s End is the final instalment of the hilarious and magical series by Amy Sparkes. This book is a real treat that brings the magical series to a very satisfying end. Nine and her magical housemates are back and they are heading for the mortal...

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Name: Donna Burkert
17 June 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Max continues his madcap magical adventures in Stephen Mulhern's third book in the Max Magic series, Max Magic: The Incredible Holiday Hideout. In this adventure, readers will return to the crazy world of Max as he learns to juggle his learnt magic skills with the special magi...

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