Children Book Reviews

Name: Sam Phillips
06 October 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Written by former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Haq, Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World is the first of a three- book series. Cookie Haque is 9 years old, keen on science and ready to take on the world; providing that is that Jake, the annoying new boy from next door,...

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Name: Linda brown
06 October 2019;

Genre: Adventure

The blurb on this book got me straight away... What child would not like to talk to and understand animals?? As a child I would have loved to have had this special skill as I always had animals around me, it would have come in handy! Evie doesn't just love animals, she knows lots and lots of use...

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Name: Rhiannon Cook
05 October 2019;

Genre: Adventure

A tale of evolution told in 64 pages, When We Became Humans is a comprehensive guide aimed at children 9+ but equally informative at any age. There is no need for a glossary as all of the key terms are explained throughout and phonetic pronunciation guides provided next to each difficult word. Th...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
03 October 2019;

Genre: Adventure

A good book for dinosaur lovers, each pages tells you a fact about a T.Rex, based on skeletons that have been found. Whilst some of the references are American (eyes as big as baseballs for example), the comparisons make it easier for children to understand the scale of the dinosaur. This is...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
03 October 2019;

Genre: Adventure

This is a great book for introducing comparing measurements. It tells you how far a kangaroo can jump and then compared this to other animals movements - lemurs swings, penguins porpoises - before telling you how many jumps it would take a kangaroo to circle the world. This book has brightly co...

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Name: Carol Carter
03 October 2019;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Claire Justice Ninja is on a mission! As alter-ego Justice Ninja, Clair plans to counter immorality wherever she sees it, in her own inimitable style. Often the targets are righteous - amongst others, we see Claire dispensing suitable come-uppances to corrupt politicians, bull...

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Name: Amanda Westland
03 October 2019;

Genre: Dystopian

Floodworld is set in a dystopian world - rising sea levels have flooded the UK and a wall has been built around the capital to protect 'the rich folks of the city' - an elite group of society. This is surrounded by the Shanties, 'a floating scum clinging to the outside of the...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
03 October 2019;

Genre: Adventure

This glorious chapter book is the go-to book for advent treats and I'm sure will become an annual tradition to revisit and enjoy over the Christmas period. The story follows a bold young mouse who finds himself on a most important mission. Whilst trying to snuggle down and keep himself...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
24 September 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Icarus was Ridiculous by Pamela Butchart is published in collaboration with the British Museum. This book retells some of the most dramatic Greek Myths in a modern and humorous way. Izzy, the main character, is extremely knowledgeable about Greek mythology and throughout the book enlightens her...

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Name: Bryony Davies
20 September 2019;

Genre: Adventure

A beautiful book accompanying the Netflix documentary series. Designed to be read and enjoyed by children, this is a stunning addition to any library and is one to be enjoyed for pure pleasure. It would make an excellent beginning to any reference project. Highly visual, this book covers the sect...

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