Families Book Reviews

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: Maria Faithorn
09 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: Abbie Barnes
09 May 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

We really loved reading Sometimes Families...! Each page rhymes and flows nicely as you read and the pictures are big, bold and clear with lots of different fun animals. The story is all about how all families can be different and how your own family is perfect for you; a real...

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Name: Joanne Thomas
08 May 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

When I Became Your Daddy is a sweet rhyming book about the relationship between a father and their child. This beautifully illustrated book follows an otter and its pup as they explore all the things unconditional love brings. There is silver foil decorating each page, making...

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Name: Jo Clarke
08 May 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

When characters in a story have names like Mrs Rickety-Knees and Rusty Fizzbang, you know that you are in for a rip roaring, imaginative adventure. Set in the tranquil village of Yawn, this is the riveting tale of feisty female protagonist, Amber, who is unexpectedly recruited to be an apprent...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
08 May 2024;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

'Iris Green is Grey'. The graffiti proves everything that Iris believes about herself - boring, inconsequential, invisible. How has she hooked the delectable Theo - resident school heartthrob? How has she managed to snare two amazing best friends? When will she be found out? The unravelling ha...

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Name: Clair Bossons
07 May 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

Written by Nigerian-German author Efua Traore, Sister Spirit is her first novel for older readers. This supernatural mystery/thriller will appeal to those that enjoy stories set in other countries, mysteries, myths and romance. The main character Tara is a 16-year-old a...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
07 May 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

When Saturday Comes by Tony Bradman is a well-crafted story that tackles the sensitive area of divorce and mental well-being through a relatable theme. Life for Daniel has changed immensely, due to his parents' separation and his dad moving abroad. Daniel has moved school and...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
07 May 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Estie is sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland after being expelled from school. She is furious as no one wants to listen to her side of the story. Her aunt Ru is not what she was expecting; clearly estranged from her sister, she turns out to be lovely. With a newfound friend, Idris, Estie st...

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