Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Jacqueline Harris
02 December 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

Reuben lives in the observatory with his astronomer grandmother. He has never left the observatory grounds and watches others from the village as they go about their daily lives. Then one night, a spaceship crash lands near by and grandmother goes out to investigate but doesn’t return. Rueben...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
22 November 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

Pete lives with his dad, who runs a pizza shop, which is losing business due to competition from a new pizza chain opening nearby. Pete loves his home more than anything; after a traumatic event he refuses to go to school and his home is his haven. Then dad tells him that they may lose everyth...

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Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
21 November 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes are Hot! is the second title in Oliver’s Great Big Universe series. As with the first title, this cartoon-style illustrated diary of 11-year-old Oliver is not only very funny but also extr...

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Name: Lorraine Ansell
19 November 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Robin Hood and Marian have made the forest their home and scores of outlaws have joined them to prepare for battle with the Sherriff of Nottingham. Able to steal a small moment of peace among the skirmishes with the sheriff's ever-emboldened men, Robin and Marian dream of a da...

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Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
18 November 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

An Invitation to the Ballet Theatre, like the other title in the series, An Invitation to the Botanic Gardens, is a beautiful, ingenious, informative behind-the-scenes guide to a world that is hidden from publi...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
15 November 2024;

Genre: Adventure

In At Home in a Book, Lauren O'Hara introduces readers to nine classic tales through a combination of illustration and extracts. This is the sort of book which I would have loved as a child - one which can be explored in different ways, lingered over and enjoyed again and agai...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
15 November 2024;

Genre: Real life

Joey is trying to get his life back on track after the disappearance of his step-father and a descent into drugs and petty criminality. Lured by his devotion to his step-father, he got himself involved in situations way beyond his control, with people he would rather forget. But now he has a j...

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Name: Linda Brown
15 November 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

After ten years of imprisonment for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by the crew of The Dreamer. The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, as it has a hardworking, caring crew of outcasts who possess the ability...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
15 November 2024;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

This fabulous new history is an introduction to notable black figures and events across centuries and from around the world. From noted historical names familiar to most of us - Malcolm X, Olaudah Equiano and Mary Seacole - to standout contemporary figures - Jordan Peele, Davi...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
15 November 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Live Like an Ancient Egyptian entices the reader to explore the richness of the perennially fascinating civilisation of Ancient Egypt through a clever collaboration of words and illustrations. Logically organised sections survey much well-worked material but it is heartening t...

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