Children Book Reviews

Name: Hayley Summerfield
22 February 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Skye McKenna’s acclaimed Hedgewitch adventure continues with her second book, Woodwitch. This brilliant story takes us back to the magical world of Hedgely where the land of Faerie lies just beyond the enchanted village. Cassie and the Oak Patr...

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Name: Sharon Porter
22 February 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

On an initial flick through, Paper World, Human Body by Ruth Symons and illustrated by Gail Armstrong, looked like a simple book. How wrong we were! Each page has a plethora of flaps to lift and read, making every page an explosion of exploration (according to Y aged 9). Y is...

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Name: Louise Baker
20 February 2023;

Genre: Science Fiction

The plan was simple; using their genius invention, the Time Tablet, on national television, Thomas and his cousin Kylie were only supposed to make contact with the inhabitants of 2425 to see how life had changed. They definitely weren't supposed to find themselves in a post-apocalyptic society...

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Name: Wendy Kelly
20 February 2023;

Genre: Friends and family

What a charming little book this is. Jarvis has created the simple, happy world of Bird and Bear who are best friends. Bear is not too bright and Bird is a bit of a worrier but together, they make a good team. This collection of four little stories is set around simple adventures that they sha...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
19 February 2023;

Genre: Science Fiction

Such a brilliant idea for a story…a Time Tider - whose job is to collect unused time!!! Absolutely brilliant! 12-year-old Mara has many missing elements in her life; what happened to her mother?; why does she live in a van with her dad?; why are they always on the move? Arriving in different t...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
18 February 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Due to complicated family circumstances, 11-year-old Bea has lived all her life with her Uncle Leo, his partner Martha, and Martha's son Raffy, with only infrequent visits from her actual parents. She loves her life at Ravenwood, the old house owned by Leo and his two brothers. Surrounded by f...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
17 February 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Ravenwood has been home to Bea and Raffy for as long as they can remember. To them, it's perfect, so when faced with the idea it could be sold, the children are determined to save it no matter what. Natasha Farrant crafts the most beautiful stories which are full of heart and hope and in The R...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
17 February 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind is full of excitement, adventure and terrifying thrills! Living with her mum (who has health issues), Momo has been brought up with the Japanese stories of old being in the forefront of her life. Her mum has always told her about the...

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Name: Maria faithorn
16 February 2023;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

For the child that has their eyes glued to a games console... this is the book to draw them away. Based in Animal Town, children will quickly relate to the fantasy computer world they are all familiar with, while being engaged further by its bold and clear pixelated illustrations. This...

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Name: Sharon Porter
16 February 2023;

Genre: Animals

Well, this book was a bit of a surprise, the children loved the pop-ups. It isn't often we have pop-up books in school and each page was met with oohs and ahs, however the children all agreed that the Alligator page was their absolute favourite!  The moving parts are well protected, each insid...

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