Children Book Reviews

Name: Amanda Shipton
22 February 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

Stink is back! Lovingly called 'the worst fairy ever' in book one, she is back in this new adventure to torment poor Danny, only this time it has something to do with an evil wizard, too! This early chapter book, aimed at children aged 7+ is beautifully written in the style of a diary....

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Name: Jessica Bunney
22 February 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

This book WILL make you an artist! This non-fiction book is full of ideas to create your own masterpieces inspired by your favourite artists. On every double page spread, we learn about a different style of art or meet a different artist. Every page gives us ideas of art we can do to mimic tha...

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Name: Nathan Cox
22 February 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Alex Neptune, Monster Avenger by David Owen is the third book in the series, and I think this is the best so far!  The brilliant balance of humour and adventure makes for a memorable pacy story that left me chuckling again from start to finish. Once again, the story fol...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
20 February 2024;

Genre: Horror

The second book of Gabriel Dylan's Shiver Point Series, A Tap at the Window, does not disappoint. This chilling horror story is a perfect read for any R L Stein fan and ultimately leaves the reader with a hair-raising experience. We return to Shiver Point, the small tow...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
20 February 2024;

Genre: Adventure

The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts is an absolutely amazing and epic adventure across perilous, peculiar and far flung lands in a race of a lifetime! The competition, known as the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts, could not have higher stakes for 12 year old apprentice...

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Name: Elen Green
20 February 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

Just imagine what it would be like to have a small fairy in your life.... Sounds great? Yes, until you find out about Stink - introduced as the 'Worst. Fairy. Ever' in book 1.  In Stink: Fairy Vs Wizard (book 2), Stink has returned to the 'humany' world, to seek out Darren, do...

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Name: Clair Bossons
19 February 2024;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Hide and Seek follows on from Rhian Tracey's I Spy: A Bletchley Park Mystery but is a separate historical adventure that can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. This time, Ned and his mother travel to Manod in...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
19 February 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

The Twitchers are back! When Ava goes on a school trip to a museum, she finds herself in the middle of a robbery. Hundreds of valuable birds of paradise exhibits have been stolen, and it is vital that they are found before they are destroyed and their beautiful fea...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
19 February 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Rowan lives with her parents in the city of Holderby. She is a happy, adventurous girl who loves to run and climb. When war with the Estrians threatens the safety of the city, Rowan and her mother are forced to flee and seek shelter with the grandfather Rowan didn’t know she had. He lives on t...

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Name: Donna Burkert
19 February 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

Twins Edward and Elodie Crane are part of a magical family. Their dads are Artezans - 'ones who can wield magic that flows through them'.  Every summer they host a special camp where Artezans from all over, unite, and where those transitioning from primary school to secondary school can find t...

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