Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Elen Green
04 March 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Having read the first Rex Dinosaur in Disguise, it was lovely to see there's a follow-up - Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Undercover Alien. These books are perfect for early chapter book readers, especially those who like their adventures a little bit bonkers and in full colour! In Undercove...

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Name: Grace Horn
01 March 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

The author Laura Steven paints the picture of an old drama school in America filled to the brim with students who have academic validation and who crave fame. The story is told from the perspective of Penny Paxton, daughter of a beloved Icon. The pressure she gets from her mother's fame gives...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 March 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

The Story Shop: Detective Dash! is an absolutely charming and joyful book for newly independent readers of shorter chapter books. Puddletown High Street is home to the most unusual, curious shop; a shop that sells STORIES! Shopkeeper Wilbur and his assistant , Fred the Ferret...

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Name: Maria Faithorn
01 March 2024;

Genre: True Stories

What Rosa Brought is a beautifully written and illustrated story about a young girl who lives in Vienna with her family during the Nazi invasion. What makes this more moving is that the events are based on a true story lived by the author's own family. Rosa lives happil...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 March 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Pirates of Darksea is a high energy, high drama and electrifyingly exciting epic adventure on the high seas. Prepare to get swept away on the Darksea; join Max as he faces deadly monsters from the water's depths and battles his innermost deepest fears, too. 11-year-old...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
01 March 2024;

Genre: Picture Books

Thank You by Jarvis is a beautiful rhyming story about a little boy and all the things he is thankful for. The story mixes his words of thanks with humour and life and is a really lovely, sweet read. The illustrations  accompanying each 'thank you' are beautifully done and inc...

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Name: Kelly Zhou
29 February 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

It was amazing, Noah dumps(not really) Lola and then Lola dumps Noah in front of the group that forced him to dump her, but the group leader assaulted Adele, so now Grace (Lola's bff), Lola and Adele are friends, but  their group has struggled. I don't like the ending though... I'm not...

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Name: Maria Faithorn
27 February 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

We're back to The Story Shop for another adventure and this one, Detective Dash, will not disappoint.  Snoozy Suzy Sloth has waited overnight in the shop ready for an adventure, and this one involves detectives! Join Snoozy Suzy and Fred as they uncover a museum robbery and he...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
26 February 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

Stink is back! Jenny Mclachlan has given us another instalment of the Danny Todd diaries and it does not disappoint. Stink: Fairy Vs Wizard is another great Stink adventure that is full of humour and wit. Danny Todd is going to secondary school, its every 11-year-old's greates...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
23 February 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

Stink: Fairy Vs Boy is a new diary series created and illustrated by Jenny Mclachlan. It is a laugh-out-loud tale of magical mischief which will delight any young reader. Its themes will relate to children and its character will bring entertainment and joy to their rea...

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