Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Linda Brown
04 April 2019;

Genre: Fantasy

We Are Blood and Thunder is a debut novel that grabs your attention from the very first page until the unexpected twist at the end. My advise is to take a few breaths in between as this book is an original and unique rollercoaster ride of a story. One of the best fantasy novel...

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Name: Jodie Brooks
04 April 2019;

Genre: Fantasy

Not so long ago YA fantasies were all the rage, it seemed that a new novel was released in to the world every day and soon it became too much - a saturated market and interest seemed to dip. So it was with trepidation that I started to read We Are Blood and Thunder, expecting...

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Name: Joanna Hewish
03 April 2019;

Genre: Adventure

A beloved character owned by millions; Percy the Park Keeper is back for more wonderful adventures with his animal friends. As relevant today as it was in first publication 30 years ago, Percy the Park Keeper is back to teach new generations of children to love, care for and take in interest in...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
02 April 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Matisse is a small, shy snail who spends much of his time trying not to get squashed under the feet of people. The world outside his shell seems big and scary to him. But when the night comes and world seems quiet, Matisse is able to do what he loves most.....draw Using any backdrop he can fin...

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Name: Sam Phillips
02 April 2019;

Genre: Adventure

I am often wary about children's fiction written by celebrities or retired sports stars, so this was a first for me. The Bolds go Wild, written by actor and comedian Julian Clary and illustrated by David Roberts, is the fifth in the series and proved to be a very amusing read. The Bolds are a f...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
01 April 2019;

Genre: Adventure

What happens if you discover a lost book? Henry is a resident of Rabbit Town. A town where books are everywhere and where everyone loves books....that is, everyone except for Henry. Henry spends time wondering what all the fuss is about, especially when it is far more fun to go on real adventu...

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Name: Rylee Age 12
01 April 2019;

Genre: Friends and family

I liked that the boy showed bravery also I like the fact that the book told a message and the message was that no matter how hard life is you should not always give up. Also it shows you to also be confident and don't loose hope and you could always make new friends.

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Name: Ateisha Age 12
01 April 2019;

Genre: Friends and family

This book was funny, exciting and every page something dramatic happened. It a book that could make you cry but also laugh at the same time. It also teaches everyone something. I would recommend this to someone who likes to laugh and enjoys easy read books .

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Name: Donna Burket
01 April 2019;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Athan Wilde is a boy with a dream. Working alongside the mysterious Mr Chen, he learns to use his imagination and skill to create an array of inventions. Here his inability to read does not inhibit his desire to learn. Together they work on a flying machine, the first of its kind.W...

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Name: Erin Age 12
31 March 2019;

Genre: Friends and family

What I liked most about this book is that Cymbeline Igloo always has a way of making you smile, he has a way of making you almost forget everything and just being engulfed within the life of a young boy , who has to deal with a lot a such a young age. This book is definitely a comedy, but there a...

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