Families Book Reviews

Name: Rhiannon Cook
30 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

The Dundoodle Mysteries (The Chocolate Factory Ghost and The Dentist of Darkness) are like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, mixed with The Famous Five and sprinkled with a touch of magic. In The Chocolate Factory Ghost, Archie McBudge is amazed to discover he is the heir to a family fortune in...

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Name: Lorraine Ansell
30 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Cait is on holiday in Wales and feeling miserable as her mum has brought along her new boyfriend who Cait is still getting used to after her dad died. Introduced to a group of three friends, she tries to uncover the mystery that seems to haunt them from the previous summer. From the beginning th...

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Name: Emily Beale
28 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Ten year old Beatrix the Bold is a queen, but no one has told her yet! She lives in a Higgledy-piggledy palace with only her Aunt and Uncle for company. Her uncle, Ivan the Vicious, is responsible for the kingdom's armies. He isn't really so vicious when you get to know him, in fact he has quite...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
27 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Every child looks forward to the summer holidays but, when they finally come around, the reality of what to do becomes a big discussion point. This is certainly true for Kit and her friends Alita and Josh who, in the opening chapter of The Dragon in the Library, are in Kit's bedroom arguing about...

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Name: Sam Phillips
27 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

The Big Book of Birds is a beautiful book, something that will appeal to all, young and old, and certainly not just for the keen ornithologists among us. As its name suggests, this larger than A4 book opens to reveal a selection of colourful, double page spreads, each dedicated to a different sp...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
25 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

I thoroughly enjoyed this fabulously funny retelling of the Cinderella story. There's a modern Cinders to root for - one who doesn't use social media or believe in diets, but instead loves the outdoors and lots of cake! This Cinders can also grant her own wishes (with a kickstart from 'Brian',h...

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Name: Emily Age 11
23 May 2019;

Genre: Fantasy

A tribe called the Carcassians are trying to protect themselves from their enemy, the Kanabians. I absolutely love this book: it's amazing!!!! It was different from what I thought it would be like, but still amazing! When Joe gets transported to another world, he gets paired with Kaia on her run...

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Name: Emily Age 11
23 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

A young girl wants to find out about her mysterious past. I love this book because Luciana is always determined to keep going and she won't be stopped. When Luciana's grandfather, The Magnificent Marko, disappears from the stage, Luciana is Determined to find out what really happened.

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Name: Emily Beale
22 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Maisie has the most fantastic neighbour, Mrs Moon. Not only is she clever and full of fun but she is also a wonderful listener, really kind and a brilliant friend. Mrs Moon has certainly earned the title 'Granny Moon'. Maisie and her best friend Dylan are lucky enough to spend the holidays with M...

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Name: Lucy Giles
21 May 2019;

Genre: Adventure

This is a stunning book that takes a fresh look at butterflies - asking what makes a creature a butterfly in a friendly, conversational style that will draw young readers. The book begins by reminding us how to identify a butterfly by its wings, antennae etc, then considers if butterflies shoul...

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