Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Lucy Russell
05 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Perfect for snuggling up by the fireside this season, enjoy the tale of Jackson as he hears the real story of Father Christmas. Jackson knows all about the North Pole and the reindeer, but is desperate to have one question answered - how did Father Christmas become Father Christmas? So one Christ...

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Name: Clair Bossons
05 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

I devoured this book in a weekend. It is very well written and will keep you guessing right up until the last page. Nell is the main carer for her sister Harper who has cancer and needs daily medication. Their dad is strictly religious and in public, a pillar of the community. Behind closed d...

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Name: Lucy Newton
04 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

A beautifully illustrated book with an unusual layout. This book has a pull out page which keeps on extending! It starts on the Earth and moves upwards through the atmosphere. As it moves up through the sky, there are beautiful pictures of what you may find, along with interesting facts. This is...

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Name: Lucy Newton
04 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

An interesting book based on some very current issues! Sam has a problem; he has an annoying older brother who he has to share a room with! Sam hears of Donald Trump's plans to build a wall while he is watching TV one day. This gives him a great idea - he could build a wall so him and his brothe...

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Name: Annabelle Age 11
04 November 2018;

Genre: Humour

I really liked all the humour in this book as well the adventure. I also really like the fact that it is simple and descriptive at the beginning so you can understand what is happening in the story. I would give this book a 4 star rating and suggest it to 8+.

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Name: Annabelle Age 11
04 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

I really enjoyed this book and loved all of the things they discovered together! I would say this book is a 9+ and would rate it 10 out of 10!

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Name: Kyle Matravers
02 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Think you know Red's story? Think you know the wolf This Red has a story of her own.... Red and the City is a clever new take on the famous tale of Little Red Riding Hood. The story begins as all the innovation of this folktale start, with a little girl being tasked with the job of delivering s...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
02 November 2018;

Genre: Non Fiction

The story of evolution and adaption is covered wonderfully in Moth.  Everything about this book is a success from the beautiful artwork to the poetic language, which is linguistically balanced enough to be accessible to both children and adults, and so much more. Throug...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
02 November 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Mince Spies is a lighthearted and enjoyable Christmas read for young children. The rhyming narrative flows throughout the text and the accompanying illustrations by Sophie Corrigan really help create a delightful and fun story. I can envision sharing this story on a wintry afternoon, fully equi...

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Name: Jo Clarke
30 October 2018;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

In Murder in Twilight, Noah and Viv are seemingly worlds apart and live alongside one another in an atmosphere of dislike and resentment. Noah is rich, spoiled and loves nothing better than to put Viv in her place. When Noah mysteriously disappears, Viv is momentarily delighte...

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