Children Book Reviews

Name: Kristen Hopwood
16 August 2021;

Genre: Friends and family

Bamba Beach is the story of eleven-year old Hari who wants to help his family however he can when he overhears his parents talking about struggling to pay the bills. Lots of the families in the village are fisherfolk but they don't talk to each other because of relatives argui...

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Name: Kelly Buxton
16 August 2021;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Utterly brilliant, funny and immersive to say the least! I absolutely loved reading Another Twist in the Tale.Catherine Bruton writes with a flair that immerses you in the heart of the story and what an adventure I feel I have been on. Another Twist in the Tale fol...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
14 August 2021;

Genre: Personal Growth

Run like a Girl is a fantastic book featuring the fascinating and inspirational achievements of 50 amazing sportswomen. Each phenomenal female gets a double page spread (beautifully stylish with bold, colourful illustrations) that celebrates their successes, strengths and also...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
13 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

Varying from culture to culture, dragons appear in many forms, representing many things. This captivating book looks at how this fantastic creature appears in mythology across the world. Divided into four sections - Asian Dragons, European Dragons, Dragons of the World and Dragon Discoveries -...

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Name: Carol Wright
13 August 2021;

Genre: Information books

You may not have heard of Lin-Manuel Miranda but you will most certainly have heard of his hit sensation, Hamilton. Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda tell the amazing story of how this young playwright became famous. This book packs in a lot of useful facts about Lin-Manuel and...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
13 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is a must-have for anyone with an interest in myths, legends and folklore from around the world, but it also perfect as a reference point. Eight chapters cover all manner of creatures from winged wonders to tricksters with a ge...

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Name: Kelly Buxton
13 August 2021;

Genre: Non Fiction

Eureka! A Big Book of Discoveries is a big book exploding with interesting facts and discoveries covering a range of topics: history, science, Earth, space and nature, there is something to appeal to everyone. Each section has a double-page spread, complete with stunning illus...

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Name: Nicola Cleveland
12 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

I always come to the final book of a series with a mix of excitement at what lies ahead and sadness knowing that my journey through a new world with characters that I have grown to love is about to end. And this was no different. Storm Witch and Under Earth were both powerful books with much t...

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Name: Sam Phillips
10 August 2021;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

At the grand old age of..., this is the first ever 'solve your own' book I have read and while I enjoyed the story, I must admit to finding The Monster Maker rather frustrating. Clearly that’s no fault of the book, I thoroughly enjoyed trying to solve the mystery of the missin...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
09 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

Twelve lives at the Hunting Lodge. With the other Huntlings, she has taken the pledge, giving up her name and her past to fight the monsters which roam Ember. However, Twelve is driven by the desire for revenge against those who killed her family, keeping a distance from her peers. When the Hu...

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