Children Book Reviews

Name: Amanda Shipton
07 September 2023;

Genre: Adventure

In Marv and the Mega Robot, the first in the Marv series, Marvin makes a robot for his school science fair with his friend Joe. They call it the read-aloud 3000 as it can read words from paper. But when the robot breaks, Marvin is understandably upset, especially as another bo...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
06 September 2023;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

A Sprinkling of Danger finds Alice Éclair on another spying adventure. When an American film crew arrives at the beautiful palace of Versailles, there is great excitement, but suspicions that a spy is amongst them means Alice is once more on the case. Using her baking skills,...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
06 September 2023;

Genre: Adventure

Ivy Newt is the latest series by Derek Keilty. It's a delightful magical story in which the unexpected is always bound to happen. This new, highly illustrated chapter book series for ages 5-7 features Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her friend and familiar Tom. It is Ivy Newt'...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 September 2023;

Genre: Poetry

The latest in Nosy Crow's beautiful cloth bound poetry anthologies, A Whale of a Time offers a humorous poem for each day of the year. Sharing works from all over the world, the collection uses regional spellings to remain faithful to the original voice of each poet. Arranged...

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Name: Elen Green
04 September 2023;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

So you think you know Black British history? Well, this book will definitely make you think again. Brilliant Black British History brings the nuance back to our history that has been lost in today's dividing lines; shining a light on the ways that Black lives have been entwined in Brit...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
03 September 2023;

Genre: Animals

There are so many books available about dogs but there are none like A World of Dogs: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers. Bestselling children's author (and accidental American Dingo-owner) Carlie Sorosiak has written this unique tr...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
03 September 2023;

Genre: Adventure

Dreamweavers: Night of the Scary Fairies is the first book in a new series taking the reader on adventures with a dreaming duo who can weave their own dreams and share their 'dream weaving' with each other. It is a wonderfully magical story that itself weaves acts of imaginati...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
03 September 2023;

Genre: Adventure

This, the fifth and final trip to Eerie-on-Sea, concludes Herbie and Violet's adventures and, like others I'm sure, I read Mermedusa with mixed feelings - delight at another visit to one of my favourite fictional places and great sadness that there would be no...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
03 September 2023;

Genre: Animals

This beautifully illustrated book would make the perfect gift for any dog lover. Carlie Sorosiak's passion for pooches is evident on every page as she shares a wealth of fascinating facts and amazing tales (or should that be tails!) about our canine companions. Having unwittingly adopte...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 September 2023;

Genre: Poetry

Lou Peacock has worked her magic to compile the most amazing collection of 366 poems, A Whale of a Time, boasting work from Brian Bilston, Maya Angelou, Spike Milligan and many more. Some will that you will love, poems that will bring you joy and laughter, some that will trans...

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