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Name: Jo Clarke
11 December 2020;Genre: Magical Realism
If Marley's shop is jam-packed with 'delectable treats' promising 'Christmas in every nibble, delight in every bite' then Catherine Doyle's tale promises Christmas in every chapter, delight in every page.From inside the covers of The Miracle on Ebenezer Street come...
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Name: Hermon Age 9
12 November 2020;Genre: Myths & Legends
I love this book. I would give it five stars. Whetstone and a trainee Valkyrie called Lotta go on a quest to get the golden cup. It is a Viking book that I really enjoyed. I would recommend it for How to Train your Dragon lovers.
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Name: Hanna Age 10
12 November 2020;Genre: Myths & Legends
I was reading How to be A Hero by Cat Weldon. It's a beautifully told story by a wonderful author. I loved this book and I couldn't put it down! I felt like I was on a journey with Lotta and Whetstone (the protagonist). I rated this book 4.75 out of 5 - it was really close to a 5! It is a mytholo...
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Name: Caoimhe Age 10
12 November 2020;Genre: Myths & Legends
I would rate this book 4.5/5 because it is adventurous and different to other books. I would recommend this book to my friends because I feel like they would like it. My favourite part was when Flee and Flay got in trouble at the end and my favourite character was Lotta.
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Name: Noel Age 10
12 November 2020;Genre: Myths & Legends
This book is an amazing book about Vikings, Gods and lots more. It is about a boy called Whetstone and a companion (a trainee Valkyrie called Lotta). They embark on an adventure through different worlds. I would recommend this to people age 8 or over, who are fans of How to Train Your Dragon. Thi...
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Name: Sue Wilsher
12 November 2020;Genre: Adventure
The Impossible Postal Express is off on another incredible adventure! Since learning that their daughter has been sneaking out of the house to deliver mail to the Impossible Places, Suzy's parents have understandably become a little over-protective. In an effort to bring her two worlds togethe...
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Name: Lucy Newton
05 November 2020;Genre: Non Fiction
An interesting story which follows the journey of a group of swifts, following the summer around the world.The story begins with a little girl called Cassi who helps an injured swift return to its flock. As she flies up in her hot air balloon with the recovered bird, the swifts sta...
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Name: Sharon Bolton
05 November 2020;Genre: Bullying
A dark and somewhat disturbing tale which initially appears to be about the effects of social media on the main character. Roisin has moved from Ireland to Boston, Massachusetts, with her mum and brother and is quickly identified as someone who is different from her peers at school; an ideal t...
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Name: Louisa Farrow
05 November 2020;Genre: School Stories
In Brand New Boy, Daniel and Maxie are two ordinary boys at an ordinary primary school in the North East. They like crisps, football, playing in the woods and pretending to be zombies. One day, George, a new boy, joins their class and there's something a bit odd about him - di...
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Name: Hayley Summerfield
05 November 2020;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Benjamin Zephaniah's Windrush Child depicts the monumental journey that many commonwealth British citizens endeavoured to take in order to help rebuild Britain after World War II. This book portrays a truth that can only be told by a person who has experienced racism in its de...
