Children Book Reviews

Name: Beverley Somerset
07 April 2021;

Genre: Friends and family

When seven-year-old Kirsten Bramble made a film to find her Dad a new girlfriend, it went viral and the Brambles are now reality TV stars. They live in a big house and have plenty of money. Starboard begins when Kirsten is 11 and her show is not doing so well; audience figures...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
07 April 2021;

Genre: Friends and family

Starboard follows Kirsten Brambles, a child reality TV star who is apparently happy and successful with everything she could have dreamt for. Except that everything is pretty much a façade and a concoction by the TV company. On a school trip to the SS Great Britain in B...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
07 April 2021;

Genre: Friends and family

An emotional story which makes it the perfect empathy read for children. Lucas is a lonely boy who appears to have everything, but we read on to discover that material possessions are no substitute for a loving happy family. During the holidays, he is placed by his remote and emotionally unava...

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Name: Megan Webb
06 April 2021;

Genre: Non Fiction

Invented by Animals looks at over 30 different animals in detail and how they have influenced scientists and inventors to create new technology. Ranging from sharks and their skin inspiring high-tech swimsuits which were banned after the 2000 Olympics, to eagles and their impr...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
05 April 2021;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Waiting for Murder is a page-turning middle grade thriller suitable for lower secondary school students. The main characters Dan and Florence, both bored during the school holidays, meet up during one long hot summer. But boredom quickly turns to adventure when they get caught...

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Name: Ashin Age 10
05 April 2021;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

This book is a great addition to the series that I loved, as it just immersed me into the story and made me feel as part of the detective crew. I would recommend this book and this series to 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 year olds, or anyone who loves detective books. It's a funny, entertaining and myster...

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Name: Evie Age 10
05 April 2021;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Zaiba and Poppy are enjoying planning the treasure trail at the summer fete. Meanwhile, Hassan and Ali are baking in the baking contest. Suddenly, they hear a scream which leaves Zaiba, Poppy and Ali teaming up with their arch-enemy - Marian - and investigating. Book in three words: Suspects,...

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Name: Emily Weston
05 April 2021;

Genre: Family & Home

In A Girl Called Joy, Joy manages to see magic everywhere she goes, which, in a family that travel the world for her parents jobs, means she sees it all over the world. She knows that ordinary days can be changed just with a hint of the magic you can find all around you. <...

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Name: Lisa Watkins
03 April 2021;

Genre: Science Fiction

City of Rust is a must read for sci-fi fans, perfect for anybody who loves star wars, The Danger Gang or other out of this world adventures.Railey and her robotic gecko dream of winning the drone races however her dreams become halted when their most important race...

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Name: Jo Clarke
02 April 2021;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Murderously good! Fleur Hitchcock always manages to immerse the reader within her settings and Waiting for Murder is no exception. It is a long, hot and dry summer and the heat radiates from every page. Swelteringly, detailed descriptions of record-breaking temperatures...

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