Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Max Age 13
26 July 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

The way Henry deceives the three protagonists, with his sly and flirty manner, conveys such character and had me on the edge of my seat while I read this masterpiece. The ending of Fishin' had me shocked and when we found out the twist at the end I couldn't wait to start the next book in the s...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
25 July 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

Driven by an imminent house move, Denny creates a list of things he needs to do before he leaves the area and invites his friend, Jake, to help him achieve them. The story describes the issues that have weighed on Denny's mind and together the friends settle scores and right wrongs before it i...

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Name: Jane Rew
25 July 2024;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Glance at the common features of all four books in this series and the librarian/teacher/book-buying parent will soon be persuaded to invest: helpful hardback format suited to taking outdoors; as is their fit into a rucksack pocket; quality paper for durability; stylish and colourful illustrat...

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Name: Donna Burkert
24 July 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Ista Flit is on a mission to find her father. With the help of her new friend, and by using her gift, she starts uncovering clues. But will she be able to solve the mystery, and who can she really trust? Clare Harlow's Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit is a captivating tale...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
24 July 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Amari Peters is a 13-year-old schoolgirl, dealing with the harsh realities of growing up in Rosewood, a deprived neighbourhood, and coping with the racism and harsh treatment she suffers from as the only black girl in her scholarship school, Jefferson Academy. She is bright and sharp but weigh...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
22 July 2024;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Marcus Pritchard does not have an easy life; his family are notorious for being on the wrong side of the law. With one brother already in borstal and another heading the same way, everyone expects Marcus to go down the wrong path, too. However, Marcus hates being labelled 'a Pritchard' and has...

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Name: Maria Faithorn
19 July 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Wow! This book is absolutely full of opportunity for imaginative development. From seeing an imperfection as something quite perfect and boosting self-esteem, to shapes and their properties, colour mixing and endless imaginative ideas, this book is perfect for any classroom or home. <st...

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Name: Sam
19 July 2024;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

Taylor Blake is a Legend is a fabulous story of friendship, school and first love, from the bestselling rom-com author, Laura Jane Williams.  A hilarious and heartfelt story that will appeal to fans of Geek Girl and Jacqueline Wilson. Every teenager knows that the move...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
18 July 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

Lula is excited that she and her dad are going on a trip to the seaside - her favourite place. But this visit will be different because Theo and his mum, Simone, are coming with them as they are now part of her family- but Lula is not sure how she feels about this… Changing Tide...

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Name: Emma Age 12
18 July 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

I love the thrill and the excitement of this book, it also has good elements of danger. I just loved this book some much that I couldn't put it down . I am now half way through the second one and love it.

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