Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Adrian Age 11
11 October 2024;

Genre: Magical Realism

Throughout this book, I've felt a range of emotions and the storytelling had me intrigued the whole time. The scenes were clearly visible in my mind and overall its been a pleasure to read. Definitely would recommend this book to others!

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Name: Sue Wilsher
11 October 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Pippa Newton loves nature and loves the time she spends with her grandfather at his cottage in the woods. Her brother, Jed, used to enjoy these trips as well, but now lacks enthusiasm. However, they arrive to find their grandfather reluctant to let them stay and Pippa soon realises that someth...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
11 October 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

One of my favourite phrases as a teacher (and as a mum!) is always 'there’s no such thing as a silly question', which obviously led to children asking me some very weird and wonderful things! However, it is through asking those questions that curiosity is both satisfied and piqued, making <str...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
11 October 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman is a frightfully thrilling new comedy horror debut novel from Alex Atkinson. Twins Indigo and Rusty are used to life living in funeral parlour in their hometown of Greyscar.  Although death surrounds them, nothing spooks them and they kno...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
10 October 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Press Start! Robo-Rabbit Boy Go! is the seventh in the wonderful Press Start! series. Aimed at children who love gaming, this graphic novel brilliantly introduces adventure in a gaming style. This book is a perfect read for all of those childre...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
10 October 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Away from Happy Hills, the villainous Knick Knacks (so called because of his love of stuff) has his eye on a new collection - a collection of friends, the residents of Happy Hills itself.  But who will save the day and make Knick Knacks understand what being a friend really means? In <s...

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Name: Anastasia Age 10
09 October 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest has a lovely story line - it is easy to understand. Floyd is a very funny character and I like how Veronica changes from mean to nice throughout the story. The ending has a surprising twist that you would not expect. I also like th...

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Name: Jemma Jeffrey
08 October 2024;

Genre: Environment & Nature

National Trust: A Story of the Seasons is a timeless treasure.  At first sight it is beautiful, with its matt, embossed hardback cover detailed with colourful, delicate illustrations.  Upon opening this book, the reader learns that we follow different habitats across t...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
08 October 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

It's always useful to have a few creepy books to recommend around Halloween - and through the year for those who like their reading spine-tingling. The Haunting of Fortune Farm is a good title to add to old favourites. Edie and her younger brother, Pip, have been sent t...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
07 October 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Eglantine lives in a magical house called Huswyvern, one of just three sentient houses in the land. But she needs to find her Witchspark to maintain its magic and as her family and home are threatened by the machinations of her uncle and the evil Whistlewitch, Eglantine turns to Miss H...

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