Children Book Reviews

Name: Hayley Summerfield
05 July 2023;

Genre: Animals

The Horse Who Came Home is a heart-wrenching tale about one girl's drive to make amends and bring about justice for animals who have suffered mistreatment. Hannah is a 'Boland' and her family's name and reputation is paramount to their family business. The livery where Hannah...

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Name: Lucy Hopkins
05 July 2023;

Genre: Environment

A beautifully illustrated book with a very important message. The Story of Conservation is all about how to protect our world and the natural environment that fills it. It starts by describing the landscape during prehistoric times when dinosaurs died out and humans began to i...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
05 July 2023;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Set in the Stone Age, Wolf Road is the story of Tuuli and her tribe, travelling through the ancient landscape and living the life of nomads. Full of rich detail, this story illustrates the life of the people at that time, what they wore, the food they ate, the scenery and anim...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
05 July 2023;

Genre: Adventure

I was totally captivated and invested in this heart wrenching and heart-warming wonderful story from Jenny Pearson, The Boy Who Made Monsters. Having read her previous, amazing books , I knew I was in for plenty of adventure, fun and a roller coaster of emotions along the way....

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
03 July 2023;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka is a fast-paced, fun and lively blend of modern mystery with traditional African mythology. This is an exciting, fresh new adventure with lashings of perilous and daring escapades by curious, investigative siblings, Yomi and her younger brother...

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Name: Jack Age 12
03 July 2023;

Genre: Funny Stories

Just want to say why I gave The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous 4 stars. This is because this book has a common plot. Beware of spoiler: Billy, an ordinary boy, becomes famous because he is relatable and now is famous, but fame comes at a price, and he has to ditch his friends...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
03 July 2023;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

In Three Keys, Mia Tang is back and she's optimistic. Thanks to her vision and charisma, she and her parents now co-own the motel they've been running for the past year - and Mia gets to run the front desk! She's had a bit of success with her writing and she has a proper best...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 July 2023;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Nancy arrives at Stanbrook House to take up her post as a housemaid, just as preparations are being made for the arrival of a girls' school which is being evacuated from the Sussex coast. She quickly takes a dislike to the 'young ladies' who she considers to be spoilt little snobs. Sidney Dash...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 July 2023;

Genre: Family & Home

A completely , captivating , magical and mesmerizing tale. The pairing of author Nick Lake and illustrator Emily Gravett is just superb. As with the book, Locked Out Lily, in The House With a Dragon in it the duo have created an eerie, moo...

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Name: Sharon Porter
01 July 2023;

Genre: LBGTQ+

I was totally blown away by this version of the traditional tale of Cinder-Ella. It was a surprise to find Cinder as a prince and I loved the fact that Midnight replaced the fairy godmother. I won't spoil the ending of Cinder & Ella, but it has all the romance of a true-lo...

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