Families Book Reviews

Name: Lizi Coombs
04 January 2016;

Genre: Adventure

A fun introduction to the world of computers and coding, this is a friendly book that uses technical vocabulary and the proper terminology to inform children about the ins and outs of computing. Every page is bright and engaging, with funny little bots that show all of the aspects of a computer...

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Name: Kathryn Flagner
03 January 2016;

Genre: Adventure

The novel is set in an unspecified near future, society is breaking down and a state of martial law exists in Britain. The story opens with seven-year-old Trey hiding in a wardrobe as his parents and brother are shot by an unknown man. The main action of the story takes place eight years later....

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Name: Emily Beale
31 December 2015;

Genre: Adventure

The fourth book in the Steampunk Pirate series tells the story of role reversal for the crew of the Leaky Battery. Still wanted by their owner, the King of England, they find themselves the targets of piracy when their own stolen gold is stolen from them. Captain Clockheart, Lexi, Gadge and cabin...

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Name: Emily Beale
31 December 2015;

Genre: Adventure

This is the forth book in the 'Superhero School' Series. Superheroes in training - Stan, Minnie, Miles and Pudding the Wonderdog are again put to the test, when disgruntled local weather man Dennis Trigg highjacks the winning weather robot from the school science fair. High jinks ensue in this f...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
31 December 2015;

Genre: Science Fiction

When Al Chaudhury discovers his (dead) father's time machine, he is set a challenge which involves going back to the 1980s. He quickly finds himself involved in breaking and entering, setting fire to a school, lying, stealing, and trying not to lose his hamster, Alan Shearer. Ti...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
23 December 2015;

Genre: Adventure

The Red Prince is a sweet adventure story book based around the theme of friendship, family, team work and courage. When the poor Prince is left to look after his Island of Avala, when his parents go away, he is kidnapped and taken by a mysterious group of people, who soon take over his beloved i...

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Name: Daniel Katz
23 December 2015;

Genre: Adventure

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales has a revered place in British culture - it is often said to have heralded the birth of modern English Literature. First written in 14th century, it is essentially a short story collection - it follows a group of strangers who start a story-telling competition to help p...

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Name: Eshane Age 14
22 December 2015;

Genre: Real life

This book will make you see life differently and show you how to live. If you're stuck with your life just like I am, read this book because it will show you to stop living in the future but live in the present. Alba is very relatable and every character has a story of their own, making you wonde...

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Name: Amy McKay
22 December 2015;

Genre: Adventure

Crossover is a breath-taking book, with far reaching appeal. Issues of friendship, growing up, brotherhood, the realisation that parents aren't infallible are meticulously handled, all against a strong basketball backdrop that gives the novel a glorious beat and rhythm. Written in free verse, th...

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Name: Jo Cummins
21 December 2015;

Genre: Adventure

My son and I loved this book and the accompanying app! We received the app first, my six-year-old dived straight in and started his first space mission. The app seemed easy to use and visually appealing. It taught us both a lot about our solar system. The competitive element of the app really m...

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