Families Book Reviews

Name: Clare Wilkins
27 February 2017;

Genre: Adventure

This thrilling action-packed sequel to Alwyn Hamilton's Rebel of the Sands certainly doesn't disappoint. Clad in borrowed clothes and caked in blood and dust, gun-slinging Demdji Amani is once again at the heart of the action as the rebellion gathers pace and the Rebel Prince seeks to overturn hi...

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Name: Alison Kelly
26 February 2017;

Genre: Adventure

This energetic collection of space poems has been compiled by experienced poetry anthologist John Foster who has teamed up with the talented illustrator Korky Paul (probably best known for his distinctive Winnie and Wilbur illustrations). Their choice of children's art work for the end pages is...

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Name: Alison Urquhart
25 February 2017;

Genre: Adventure

I have to confess that, despite loving some of Gareth P. Jones's books (the Steam Punk Pirates for younger readers and Constable and Toop for older readers), I was somewhat put off by the cover of this book although I can see it appealing to boys of a certain age! The book introduces the key cha...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
22 February 2017;

Genre: Adventure

Perfectly described as 'a joyous, call it from the treetops celebration of love, perfect for sharing again and again', Love You Hoo will be a favourite for both those reading the book and those listening to the story. The book is centered around an owl and her baby during their bedtime routine....

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Name: Kyle Matravers
22 February 2017;

Genre: Adventure

The Koala who Could is a beautifully written book which children will enjoy for many reasons. As with many successful children's picture books, the author has ensured that the story rhymes so to make the book engaging and memorable. Set in Australia, this book allows children to become accustom...

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Name: Alison Tarrant
31 January 2017;

Genre: Adventure

This mystery is one where the reader can play an active role in trying to figure out who committed the crime. Five students report for detention, but by the end of it one of them is dead. Who committed the murder, and how?? A working knowledge of American schools and some culture would be useful,...

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Name: Ruth Wyss
31 January 2017;

Genre: Adventure

Sixteen-year-old Steffi has suffered from selective mutism for most of her life, only able to talk to close family and her best friend, as well as developing paralysing anxiety over recent years. In an attempt to prove to her parents that she would be capable of surviving at university, she start...

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Name: Victoria Age 15
30 January 2017;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

I think the book was excellently written and the storyline was unique. I liked the format of the text messages against the formal chapters and I really enjoyed the mystery of Grace's character. Henry was an amazing narrator and I would recommend this book to students aged 14 and over. It made...

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Name: Lucy Newton
29 January 2017;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Dot, Beans and McClusky the dog form their very own super-secret detective agency called the Join the Dots Detectives. This is their third adventure after 'Supersecret Agent' and 'The Pawprint Puzzle'. The children prepare to embark on a three day school trip on the Adventure Camp Nature Trail....

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Name: Lucy Newton
29 January 2017;

Genre: Adventure

Rabbit and Bear, The Pest in the Nest is a funny story about friendship. The two animals have an adventure, discovering how much better things are when they are shared with a friend. Rabbit doesn't enjoy how noisy everything is; things keep hurting his ears, including the bear's snoring! A woodpe...

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