Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Emily Marcuccilli
02 January 2019;

Genre: Adventure

Fans of The Nothing To See Here Hotel by author/illustrator duo Stevens Butler and Lenton will be thrilled to know that the delightfully madcap fantasy series is back with You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti, and it does not disappoint! We return to the leading hotel destination for magical creatures, s...

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Name: Heather Bignold
27 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

The Whispers of the title are mysterious creatures who live in the wood and can grant wishes. Riley's mama told him tales of these creatures before she disappeared. Riley cannot remember what happened that day and so decides, together with his dog Tucker and his friend Gary, to try to find The Wh...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
23 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

This glorious chapter book is the go-to book for advent treats and I'm sure will become an annual tradition to revisit and enjoy over the Christmas period. The story follows a bold young mouse who finds himself on a most important mission. Whilst trying to snuggle down and keep himself...

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Name: Joanna Hewish
23 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Still Water provides a gothic twist on the evacuees of World War II. A really engaging read for young readers, this tale will capture their imaginations right from the start with the thrilling narrative and realistic characters. I loved reading this and have shared it with some of my younger stu...

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Name: Joanna Hewish
22 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Cutting edge. Raw. Powerful. Thrill Seekers is an intense ride through the lives of young boys for whom life has simply become too much. With every chapter a little mini story in itself, this story will grip readers with its realistic setting (Brisbane) and characters. The tale follows 'Bria...

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Name: Linda Brown
22 December 2018;

Genre: Fantasy

I can't say it any better than the blurb on the back of this wonderfully written book: 'The Twisted Tree is a chilling ghost story inspired by Norse legend.' Martha can tell things about a person just by touching their clothes, as if their emotions and memories have bee...

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Name: Emily Marcuccilli
19 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

You might be forgiven for thinking that Hope Valentine is a girl who has it all. She and her three siblings are the latest generation in the Valentine dynasty of Hollywood A-listers who live a privileged life in their palatial home, and when the Valentine sisters squabble over clothes, it is usu...

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Name: Esme Age 9
18 December 2018;

Genre: Historical Fiction

I really enjoyed flamingo boy as it was full of excitement and jumps. I like the way this book was written as there wasn't one boring sentence. Once I picked up this book I could not put it down again. I recommend this to everyone aged 9+ who loves a story based on real life with twists at every...

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Name: Olivia H
15 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

I thought that Warrior Boy was a gripping, thrilling, moving and adventurous story. I could not put the book down and I can truly say it is my favourite book of all time. It was particularly gripping and moving because I used to live in Kenya - add to that my little brother is called Kip as well....

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Name: Rebecca Narracott
13 December 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Warrior Boy, Virginia Clay's debut novel for young readers, was a delight from start to finish. Following the journey of schoolboy Ben from London to the wilds of the Masai Mara in Kenya, he reconnects with his warrior father's side of the family and, in doing so, comes away from his journey a st...

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