Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Emma Nelson
08 October 2022;

Genre: Funny Stories

156 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton is part of the supreme 'The 13-Story Treehouse' series which has sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone. Its madcap capers are a joy and the books are perfect for those that love Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy...

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Name: Lucy Newton
06 October 2022;

Genre: Funny Stories

An interesting story about a pet rhino! A little boy gets a pet rhino and is disappointed by how little he does. He doesn't fetch sticks, play frisbee or roll over but he does end up saving the day! This is an unusual story; parts of it are entertaining but it seems to be lacking a bit of subs...

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Name: Linda Brown
06 October 2022;

Genre: Fantasy

If you like plenty of action, adventure and a great storyline, then you need to read this first book of the new trilogy by Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King... 17-year-old Alosa is the daughter of the Pirate King. He sends her on a mission to retrieve part...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
05 October 2022;

Genre: Magical Realism

Magic Keepers: Crystal Chaos is a fun, pacy new magical adventure series starring 10 year old Ava who inherits Curio house from Great Aunt Enid . A house of that name, of course , is bold to hold treasures, secrets and mysteries… Ava finds a very particular room, full of her a...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
05 October 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

The third book in the Midnight Magic series following the adventures of black cat Midnight and owner Trixie. Lovely to read if you are already a fan and want more magic mayhem but also ideal to pick up as a new reader and become acquainted...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
05 October 2022;

Genre: Animals

This beautifully written early chapter book is the second in the series of Einstein the Penguin's adventures. This book is filled with humorous twists and turns which will be loved by adults and children alike. This story follows the wonderful relationship between Einstein and...

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Name: Sharon Porter
05 October 2022;

Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies

Black Swans is a super collection of mini biographies of black dancers, detailing some of the barriers they had to overcome to achieve their dream of dancing. My class were outraged at the unfair treatment of these dancers and loved the fact that despite this, the dancers still succeeded. The...

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Name: Jane Rew
05 October 2022;

Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies

This is a short but elegant-looking hardback 'picture book for older readers'. It features six people, some still alive, all of them US residents (even if not originally born there). They have in common not only their ethnicity, but also their love of dance and their determination to overcome...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
05 October 2022;

Genre: Adventure

I loved Lucy Hope's previous book, Fledgling, with all its darkness and mysterious elements, so couldn't wait to read this one. I was not disappointed! Wren is Welsh folklore at its best. The story follows the eponymous Wren - a strong fe...

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Name: Jemma Jeffrey
04 October 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

WOW! This book is incredible! Do animals make friends? How many trees are there in the whole world? Could I ever touch a rainbow? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions answers all these questions and a whole bunch more. Full of fascinating facts and awesome illustrat...

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