Families Book Reviews

Name: Maria Faithorn
10 May 2024;

Genre: Environment

Benji's Emerald King (The Woodland Explorers) is the first book in what is set to be a very exciting series. Join Benji and his friends in their secret club, The Woodland Explorers Club. Benji lives and goes to school near Willow Wish Woods; the same woods that his Gramps grew...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Bad United: Just for Kicks is the first book in a super and silly graphic novel series by Louise Forshaw. Hoof is the football-loving unicorn who can't seem to get enough of his beloved game. The only problem is that his team doesn't seem to think that he is any good. So, when...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
10 May 2024;

Genre: Environment

It is always a pleasure to read a book written by a passionate expert and that is exactly what this is. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching is brimming with idea that you can do in your own school garden or garden at home in order to help encourage wildlife. There...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

David Long, the acclaimed historical writer, returns to give us a third instalment in the 'What it was like to be….' series. What it was like to be an Ancient Maya will help readers develop a deeper understanding of the Maya Civilisation, and children will have a well-rounded...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 May 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

Little House is the new book from Katya Balen. This tender-hearted book seeks to teach us the meaning of home and forgiveness in a beautifully lyrical way. Juno is not happy. She is being shipped off to spend the summer with her grandad while her mom goes abroad to work...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
10 May 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Conflict is still raging between the sorcerers and the alchemists. Yara is living in the Settlement with her friends Mehnoor and Rafi, under the protection of sorceress Leyla. However, Yara longs to return to the city of Zehaira to rescue her mother, the Grand High Sorceress, who has been impr...

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Name: M.E.S Age 11
10 May 2024;

Genre: Real life

This book is incredible! I have always been a feminist, and this book highlights so many important issues! I do not actually know if there is a word to describe how good this book is. I'm a Moxie girl and I'm proud of it. Join the fight!

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Name: Amna Age 8
10 May 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

It is a very fun story

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Name: Sue Wilsher
10 May 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Full of humour, Penelope Snoop, Super Sleuth is a wonderful story, showing how an enquiring mind and a vivid imagination can make any situation great fun! Having noticed her shell is missing, Penelope sets off on an adventure across the beach and to the depths of the ocean, qu...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
10 May 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

With her super-sleuthing dog, Carlos, by her side, Penelope Snoop is determined to track down her favourite toy, Sidney the Smelly Sock Snake, who has gone missing! Celebrating the power of the imagination, Penelope Sleuth, Ace Detective is a quirky, energetic story, sure to encourage creative...

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