Schools & Libraries Book Reviews
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The Cheat Book (1): Can Kamal cheat his way on to the cool table?
Name: Elen Green
01 July 2024;Genre: School Stories
Kamal is languishing at the bottom of the social heap at school, but is desperate to find out how to rise up the ranks to join the students at the top table. Then he finds the Cheat Book, which offers him a glimpse of hope in achieving his dreams.... However, the Cheat Book's advice doesn't al...
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The Big Ask
Name: Ruth Cornish
01 July 2024;Genre: LBGTQ+
The Big Ask is a heartwarming book about friendship and the school prom. Alfie, the main character, hears that his crush, Harvey, has been dumped by his long term girlfriend, Summer, shortly before the big night. Taking courage in both hands he asks Harvey, the coolest boy in...
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The River Spirit
Name: Ruth Cornish
01 July 2024;Genre: Supernatural
Lucy Strange's The River Spirit is poignant, examining the reality of life for poverty-stricken children in Victorian Britain. The characters encourage much empathy in the reader as the work of a child chimney sweep is described honestly and clearly. The cruelty of child labou...
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Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise
Name: Elen Green
01 July 2024;Genre: Friends and family
I was so glad to come across this little gem of a story Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise, about a young girl who is anxious about a planned sleepover with her friend in the garden. Sleepovers - especially for the first time - are something that children might look forward to,...
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Darwin's Super Pooping Worm Spectacular
Name: Wendy Kelly
01 July 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
Darwin's Super Pooping Worm Spectacular - now available in paperback - is a very niche book, which will appeal to a very particular group of children. It tells the story of Charles Darwin's fascination with earthworms, particularly their poo, which he worked out was the key to...
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Ellie Pillai is Not Done Yet
Name: Ruth Cornish
01 July 2024;Genre: Romance & Relationships
Ellie Pillai is Not Done Yet, the third novel in the Ellie Pillai series by Christine Pillainayagam is as fabulous as the first two. Chock full of relatable teen issues, Ellie is once again exploring romantic and family relationships as well as negotiating her friendships....
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Amari and the Great Game (Amari and the Night Brothers)
Name: Jenny Caddick
01 July 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Amari and the Great Game is the absolutely gripping sequel to the amazing Amari and the Night Brothers and it is just as magical and well-crafted as the first book. Amari has already saved t...
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I Am Rebel
Name: Beverley Somerset
30 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
Rebel is a good dog. He lives with his owner, 12-year-old Tom, on a sheep farm. Rebel thinks life is just perfect, however, Tom knows that it is not. The King is doubling the taxes, making it almost impossible for people to live. When Tom meets Rider, the leader of the Reds, he is drawn into a...
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Crookhaven: The Island Heist (Book 3)
Name: Jenny Caddick
28 June 2024;Genre: Adventure
The Island Heist is a thrilling third visit to Crookhaven (the school where young criminals hone and sharpen their skills but all in the name of becoming criminally yet morally good citizens). Pickpocket extraordinaire Gabriel is now in his third year a...
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Natterjack Toad Can't Believe It!
Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
28 June 2024;Genre: Animals
Natterjack Toad Can't Believe It! is a picturebook that celebrates anticipation and satisfaction in a humorous, adventurous way. Natterjack Toad is looking forward to enjoying his favourite treat - Chocolate Chunk Crunchy Munch Cookies which "taste terrific and make a mighty c...
