Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Jessica Bunney
03 January 2023;

Genre: Animals

Is your little animal lover ready to discover the big outdoors as they explore their first woodland? Big Outdoors for Little Explorers: Woods is another fantastic non-fiction board book brought to us by Nosy Crow, in partnership with the National Trust as part of the Big Outdo...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
02 January 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

What letters does bee start with? B? Yes that is correct....in English! Ellen Heck has created an informative and vibrant text unlocking the power of language and showing readers that their truly is a world beyond the English tongue. The idea of this book is very simplistic and its simplicity...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
02 January 2023;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Evacuated away from London and his indifferent mother, Alfie Wright thrives in his new life with 'Auntie' Bell and her son, Ted, at Coombe Farm in Devon. A sensitive, different boy, he is no longer 'Alfie Wrong', but is cared for, managing to make friends with Smidge, a mysterious lad Alfie me...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
02 January 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

This beautifully written festive book will claim the hearts of many children. The After Christmas Tree follows Brian as he rescues a Christmas tree on a cold afternoon in January. He is so sad to see it sitting, lonely on the roadside with no decorations and discarded by those...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
02 January 2023;

Genre: Magical Realism

The Spectaculars is a wonderfully entertaining and excitingly magical story. Harper Woolfe remembers very little of the first few years of her life but is astounded and delighted when, at the age of 11, she discovers that she is actually a "spectacular" - a gifted, extraordina...

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Name: Sam Phillips
01 January 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Dragon Storm: Erin and Rockhammer, is the sixth book in the Dragon Storm series by Alastair Chisholm, and just like others in this series it makes for an exciting read, ideal for any newly independent reader. This short story wastes no time with 'pleasantries'...

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Name: Rhiannon Cook
30 December 2022;

Genre: Fantasy

A dark plot is afoot in the magical city of Arborven. The shadow tree Bitterblight has extended its murky tendrils towards its light counterpart, the Undrentree, in the centre of the city and a war, years in the making, is suddenly and unexpectedly at the city's door. The best hope of survival...

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Name: Jessica Bunney
28 December 2022;

Genre: Baby & Toddler Books

As parents, we absolutely adore this book - just as much as our one year old! As soon as we read the title, Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, it took us right back to our childhood school days when we would sing this in class. And guess what… this book comes with a QR code t...

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Name: Sam Phillips
28 December 2022;

Genre: Fantasy

Dragon Storm - Tomas and Ironskin is the first book in this fab Dragon Storm series. The story starts when Tomas, an 11 year old, son of a blacksmith, is summoned to go to a special school where he can learn to be a Dragonseer! Along with his friends, teachers and his very own...

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Name: Nathan Cox
28 December 2022;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Midwinter Burning by Tanya Landman is an historical adventure story, steeped with mystery. The story is set at the beginning of World War Two in England. Alfie Wright, an evacuee, has left London for Devon, living on Coombe Farm with Auntie Bell and her son, Ted. Alfie Wright...

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