Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Hannah V
16 July 2019;

Genre: Friends and family

The book is startling in its ability to draw readers away from the sentimental and capture them in a world of misguided passions. Unlike the time period, Bronte did not seek to instruct readers, particularly women, in what was expected of them, but that the flaws of a character are much more appe...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
12 July 2019;

Genre: Young fiction

Bloomsbury Young Readers have released a new set of 24 banded books for children working at phase 6 phonics or above. They are brilliant for those children who like a challenge as they are broken into small chapters which makes them easily accessible. The stories selected have a real range of sto...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
12 July 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Wilfred Walrus and Neville Narwhal aren't like the rest of the pupils at their school; they are the only ones who aren't seals. Because of this, they don't like going to school, they don't like each other and they don't fit in. Until a new student, Betty Beluga, joins and the pair are smitten!...

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Name: Connor Age 11
11 July 2019;

Genre: Friends and family

I must say... this is one of my favourite books ever! The way it is ( beautifully ) written makes you feel his emotions as if they were your own, purely because of its relatability, reminding me about my own family relationships and struggles. I can tell you, I am not the one to cry over any si...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
11 July 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Wow! From the minute I began to read this story I felt the pull on my heartstrings and I was gripped. As a Teacher from a 'School of Sanctuary' with an embedded commitment to being a safe and welcoming place for all, this really was the perfect story to come across. The Day War Came (now availab...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
11 July 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Zoe Littlewood is excited at the prospect of starting college to study for her A Levels. Along with her best friends Ethan, Sonja and Jodie, she sets off for her first day at Hinton Dale. Once there, they meet new boy Jack Cartwright, who has recently moved into the area. Jack is handsome, clev...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
11 July 2019;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

Watching my little girl's face whilst reading this book was priceless. Ada Twist had her giggling all the way through. This book is so in tune with its targeted audience; the characters are relatable and the story is great fun for all budding young scientists. Ada Twist is full of questions. Thi...

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Name: Linda Brown
11 July 2019;

Genre: LBGTQ+

Carry On is the first book in the Simon Snow series. Simon is a magician; not just any magician, he's the Chosen One! However, things are not that simple as Simon is not a confident magician and he's not very good with words, which is a bit of a problem when c...

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Name: Linda Brown
11 July 2019;

Genre: Magical Realism

A-maz-ing... from the very first page of The Lost Tide Warriors (the second book in the Storm Keeper trilogy), the author puts the reader through a catalogue of emotions, from laughing out loud, to holding your breath, then keeping you on the edge of your seat and then reducin...

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Name: Connor Age 11
10 July 2019;

Genre: Adventure

When I was handed this book, I'm going to be honest, I wasn't sure I was even going to enjoy it, but I'm so glad they did! I loved this book for its clever way of almost convincing you that a monster was right around the corner with its 'on the run' feeling. If I was to sum this book up into fi...

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