Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Sue Wilsher
06 July 2023;

Genre: Adventure

After their previous adventure, life for Orinthia and the others have settled back into life working for Grandy Brock and his animails at The Mailbox Menagerie. However, the offer of free ice cream is too much for them and this leads to a new friendship with Dotty, daughter of the owners of th...

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Name: Jen Bevan
05 July 2023;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

From the talented author of Ruby's Worry and Herman's Letter comes another book from the Big Bright Felling series, Finn's Little Fibs: A Big Bright Feelings Book. This book is...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
05 July 2023;

Genre: Animals

The Horse Who Came Home is a heart-wrenching tale about one girl's drive to make amends and bring about justice for animals who have suffered mistreatment. Hannah is a 'Boland' and her family's name and reputation is paramount to their family business. The livery where Hannah...

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Name: Lucy Hopkins
05 July 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

A beautifully illustrated book with a very important message. The Story of Conservation is all about how to protect our world and the natural environment that fills it. It starts by describing the landscape during prehistoric times when dinosaurs died out and humans began to i...

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Name: Linda Brown
05 July 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

The author of this debut fantasy novel, Rebel Skies, will immerse you, the reader, into a world of, deception, secrets, trust, friendship, floating cities and dangerous, huge paper spirits called Shikigami that threaten the humans that have created them... Kurara's home...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
05 July 2023;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Set in the Stone Age, Wolf Road is the story of Tuuli and her tribe, travelling through the ancient landscape and living the life of nomads. Full of rich detail, this story illustrates the life of the people at that time, what they wore, the food they ate, the scenery and anim...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
05 July 2023;

Genre: Adventure

I was totally captivated and invested in this heart wrenching and heart-warming wonderful story from Jenny Pearson, The Boy Who Made Monsters. Having read her previous, amazing books , I knew I was in for plenty of adventure, fun and a roller coaster of emotions along the way....

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Name: Lucy Hopkins
04 July 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

A great book which children can use to help them to spell independently, or their grown ups can use to help them when tackling spelling at home.  Spell Like a Ninja starts by explaining different spelling strategies that can be used when navigating the complex world of spellin...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
03 July 2023;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka is a fast-paced, fun and lively blend of modern mystery with traditional African mythology. This is an exciting, fresh new adventure with lashings of perilous and daring escapades by curious, investigative siblings, Yomi and her younger brother...

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Name: Jack Age 12
03 July 2023;

Genre: Funny Stories

Just want to say why I gave The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous 4 stars. This is because this book has a common plot. Beware of spoiler: Billy, an ordinary boy, becomes famous because he is relatable and now is famous, but fame comes at a price, and he has to ditch his friends...

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