Children Book Reviews

Name: Hayley Summerfield
27 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Every child looks forward to the summer holidays but, when they finally come around, the reality of what to do becomes a big discussion point. This is certainly true for Kit and her friends Alita and Josh who, in the opening chapter of The Dragon in the Library, are in Kit's bedroom arguing about...

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Name: Sam Phillips
27 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

The Big Book of Birds is a beautiful book, something that will appeal to all, young and old, and certainly not just for the keen ornithologists among us. As its name suggests, this larger than A4 book opens to reveal a selection of colourful, double page spreads, each dedicated to a different sp...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
25 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

I thoroughly enjoyed this fabulously funny retelling of the Cinderella story. There's a modern Cinders to root for - one who doesn't use social media or believe in diets, but instead loves the outdoors and lots of cake! This Cinders can also grant her own wishes (with a kickstart from 'Brian',h...

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Name: Emily Age 11
23 May 2019;

Genre: Fantasy

A tribe called the Carcassians are trying to protect themselves from their enemy, the Kanabians. I absolutely love this book: it's amazing!!!! It was different from what I thought it would be like, but still amazing! When Joe gets transported to another world, he gets paired with Kaia on her run...

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Name: Emily Age 11
23 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

A young girl wants to find out about her mysterious past. I love this book because Luciana is always determined to keep going and she won't be stopped. When Luciana's grandfather, The Magnificent Marko, disappears from the stage, Luciana is Determined to find out what really happened.

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Name: Emily Beale
22 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Maisie has the most fantastic neighbour, Mrs Moon. Not only is she clever and full of fun but she is also a wonderful listener, really kind and a brilliant friend. Mrs Moon has certainly earned the title 'Granny Moon'. Maisie and her best friend Dylan are lucky enough to spend the holidays with M...

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Name: Andrew Mullen
17 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

This is a wonderfully illustrated journey through the history of transport and looks at all manner of vehicles, from cars and trains to boats and spaceships. Full of interesting facts and figures, this books delves deep into the history of the earliest methods of transportation (5,000 years BC)...

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Name: Samantha Phillips
16 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Boot is a delightful story about a toy robot, who finds himself in a rubbish tip, with only two and half glitchy memories of his former owner; a young girl called Beth. He's confused and scared as the rubbish around him begins to slide towards a giant crusher.Deter...

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Name: Rhiannon Cook
11 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

For fans of Nicola Davies, Yuval Zommer, Laura Knowles and Vicky Woodgate, The Sea: Exploring Our Blue Planet is a vibrant investigation of underwater habitats across the world. Packed with information about environments - from marshes and shipwrecks to the deep ocean - Miranda Krestovnikoff's pa...

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Name: Lucy Newton
07 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

What an informative book! This would be a great resource for children learning about forests in a topic at school or just for children who are keen to learn about the natural environment. Topics include the Black Forest, the Anatomy of Trees, Rainforests, National Parks, Kelp Forests, Forest Myt...

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