Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Lizi Backhouse
05 August 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

Intisar's aunt is getting married and she's been asked to dance in a big group performance, but even though Intisar practises and practises, she just can't get one of the moves right! The Twirly Wiggly Dance is a lovely story about overcoming something tricky and being...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
05 August 2024;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

It is the start of secondary school for autistic Mo and the start of learning to navigate a whole new set of spoken and unspoken rules in life. Primary school friendships seem a million years away and Mo already feels exhausted and alienated by her new surroundings; "I'm so rubbish at life". M...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
05 August 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Another riotously charming and comically crazy time-travelling adventure with Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca - schoolgirl and Demi Goddess! Silvia is used to hopping back to the past to catch up with her family back in Ancient Rome. With the Goddess of War as a parent and...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 August 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Bea is really excited about her birthday as the whole family is coming to tea and everything is going to be perfect. However, a sudden fall of snow spoils her plans as the postman can't deliver, dad can't collect the party food and worst of all, the roads are blocked and her family can't visit...

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Name: Elen Green
05 August 2024;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Look What I Found by the River follows a small group of children as they go on an adventure alongside a river to find natural treasures - and we're encouraged to do the same in our own nature walks. Each of the 'Look What I Found' books are published by Nosy Crow in collaborat...

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Name: Linda Brown
02 August 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Chrysantha has won. She has cleverly played the game of being a beautiful but simpleton girl, married an aging duke - who thankfully, hasn't long to live - and will inherit his wealth upon his death. Freedom to be her true self at last and live her life the way she wants too. However, l...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 August 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

'There really is a book for everyone' is the most perfect message that is embodied throughout Griselda Snook's Spectacular Books. The Halloween theme throughout adds to the mystery and emotions. I love that even the scariest characters are seen reading books through the illust...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
01 August 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

My Family And Other Romans by Marie Basting is an eccentric mix of a story based on Roman Britain and a 21st Century girl called Silvia. This brilliantly funny story entwines history with reality and the combination is nothing but captivating. Silvia is...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
01 August 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

The second instalment from Marie Basting is Auntie Medusa and Me. The story takes us on another madcap adventure with the demigod - Silvia - and her unusual Roman family. Having discovered that she is a demigod, Silvia now spends her time between realms; when she is not...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 August 2024;

Genre: Poetry

You're a Poet is a wonderful book.  Blending story and poetry writing advice, it is perfect for encouraging adults and children to play with words and become poets! Many people (including teachers) are 'scared' of poetry and so this powerful form of expression and source of pl...

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