Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Kyle Matravers
03 February 2022;

Genre: Environment

Aasha the tiger's rainforest was once full of beautiful trees and the happy sounds of cubs playing. But over time, the forest has changed - the animals and trees that brought so much life to the forest have begun to disappear. Before too long, Aasha must make the most terrible decision of her...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
03 February 2022;

Genre: Dystopian

Spark is a very cleverly written dystopian story! Ash knows what it is like to be an outcast - his father left, never to return, and because of this he is shammed and misunderstood by the other villagers. The village Priestess took Ash in and provides some safeness from the cr...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
02 February 2022;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

My Own Way is a book that celebrates gender freedom for children. The book is set out through rhyme and uses beautiful imagery to accompany. The book has simple messages throughout - I especially enjoyed the line 'My Grandma used to tell me, everyone has their own way' - which...

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Name: Elen Green
02 February 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

I really enjoyed this story. Aimed at young children aged 6+, Luma and the Pet Dragon follows what happens when Luma - who had been hoping for a dog for her seventh birthday - instead discovers a young dragon in her garden!  Only Luma and her Nani know Timir is a dragon; to ev...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
02 February 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

This wonderful compact, hardback book is sure to inspire children who are developing their reading fluency. It beautifully combines colourful illustrations and detailed story plot. The authors have carefully constructed the storyline to include the use of adjectives and imagery to tighten the...

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Name: Jane Rew
01 February 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

Comprising three episodes, Two Terrible Vikings and Grunt the Beserker takes a rather less than serious peek at Viking times, as lived (principally) by siblings Hack and Whack, their domestic animals Bitey-Bitey and Peck-Pecky, friends Dirty Ulf and Elsa Gold-Hair, their would...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
01 February 2022;

Genre: Picture Books

It Fell from the Sky on a Thursday… This is probably one of the most beautifully illustrated picture books I have seen for a very long time and the story is very good too! An unidentified object lands for all insects to see. No one knows what it is or where is came from...

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Name: Sharon Porter
01 February 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

This non fiction book, The Big Book of Festivals, is a great introduction to the world's cultural and religious festivals. It gives a brief history of the festival followed by details of when and where the festival takes place. There are descriptions of interesting facts or fe...

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Name: Lucy Newton
01 February 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

Luma and the Pet Dragon is a nice chapter book for young readers. Every child is excited for their 7th birthday! Luma is no different, however when she meets Timir (her talking dragon), it soon becomes obvious that it might be her best birthday yet! As the story continues, Lum...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
01 February 2022;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Circus Maximus: Rivals on the Track is the sequel to Race to the Death. This book is a thrilling adventure rooted in history and ancient chariot racing. Dido is the main character in the book; she is brave...

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