Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Emma Nelson
23 April 2023;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Bonnie Montgomery lives with her mum and Grampa Banks, however, unbeknownst to everyone except Grampa, Bonnie's alter ego is the marvellous detective - Montgomery Bonbon! Bonbon's character is mysterious, he has an unidentifiable accent and a fake moustache but he is fabulous at solving a myst...

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Name: Maria
21 April 2023;

Genre: Magical Realism

If you love Llama Drama by Rachel Morrisroe you will definitely love How to Grow a Dragon. The front cover is inviting with a magnificent, orange dragon encouraging the reader to step in and start this story....

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Name: Amanda Shipton
21 April 2023;

Genre: Animals

Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it's time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discove...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
21 April 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

A non-fiction book that takes an indepth, but child accessible, look at the many issues surrounding the highly relevant and high profile topic of migration and immigration. The contents are comprehensive and cover the past history, various reasons, and causes and effects of migration throughou...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
21 April 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

Another fascinating NF book from Button Books and Eduard Altarriba, What is War? holds the answers to many questions regarding the origins, reasons and consequences of war. It takes what could be a frightening and worrying topic for children and clearly and calmly expands and unpicks the diffe...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
21 April 2023;

Genre: Animals

Call the Puffins is the lovely tale of Muffin the Puffin and her exciting new adventure on the island of Egg! Muffin is a very special puffin because her feet are turned up, however, that doesn't stop her from flying and learning how to become part of the search and rescue tea...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
21 April 2023;

Genre: Environment

The Crown is such a beautiful book! Speaking to readers from the future, a girl wears a crown which she has inherited. But this is no ordinary crown - it is made from the rubbish left to her by past generations. The hill she stands on is created by landfill, and in the waste,...

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Name: Theo Age 14
18 April 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Eragon is a book which world-builds a rich and impactful plain to tell its story upon. Paolini was young when he wrote this first instalment in the four part series, and although a few beginner errors are apparent, his talent and impressive storytelling quickly make up for his small mistakes....

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Name: Rianne Age 14
18 April 2023;

Genre: Adventure

I really like this book because it shows what Robin and little John have to go through after a family dies and how they have to survive in Sherwood forest

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
17 April 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the stunning sequel to the first Skandar adventure (Skandar and the Unicorn Thief) and is another thrilling, exciting and epic tale set in a world where becoming a Unicorn Rider is the ultimat...

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