Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Lizi Backhouse
20 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

I absolutely love this book! It is a very simple story, that follows a bumblebee talking to a hot dog, who realises he is about to be eaten! The story is charming, funny and engaging. The pictures are cartoon-like, simple but fun. Each page is brightly coloured and animated, this is a picture...

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Name: Louise Gahan
20 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

The Fox on a Swing is a book about a boy who didn't want to miss anything, he always had his eyes open and took in all the wonders of the everyday world wrapped in everyday routine. But what he liked best was the old swing in the park. Not because he swung on it but because of a fox who liked to...

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Name: Louise Gahan
20 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Bird Builds a Nest is a science storybook about forces. It is a story about bird who builds her nest using all the different forces necessary to get her nest built in time. The key vocabulary of pushing, pulling, turning and lifting is skilfully coupled with simple illustrations which complimen...

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Name: Louise Gahan
20 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

Paradise Found is a story about Albie, the farmer's dog who wakes up one morning to find that his friend Nellie has disappeared. From there on we are taken on a journey through the many different features of the local community. Milton writes about every colour, sound, smell and feeling in detai...

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Name: Linda Brown
19 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

In the year 2042 the human race conquered death, you cannot die, unless you are 'gleaned'! ... People have nanites in their blood that heal them and mask pain and, if they do die, they can be revived quickly and painlessly. In order to control the population, as it's no longer in the hands of nat...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
19 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

The 'Rock Explorer' series of books are a great introduction to non fiction books for younger readers. Full of interesting facts and bright pictures, children will be able to access the information shared and learn about fossils, rocks, minerals or gems. I think this series will be a welcome ad...

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Name: Emily Age 10
19 March 2018;

Genre: Fantasy

I liked this book because it is magical and full of adventure. When Claire and Sophie venture up the mysterious ladder in the fireplace they find a world of magic and tillers. But,there is also war...

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Name: June Hughes
19 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

This is the third in a series of books featuring Polly, recently moved from London because of her mother's new job at Penhallow Hall in Cornwall. Penhallow Hall is a large country house open to the public and Polly has discovered its secret. There are ghosts at Penhallow Hall; specifically, the s...

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Name: Lucy Newton
18 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

This lovely non-fiction book is packed full of information about different types of insects. There is a double page on each type of bug including ladybirds, spiders, snails, beetles, butterflies and bees. Each section gives information about different types of a species, where they live and inte...

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Name: Lucy Newton
18 March 2018;

Genre: Adventure

What a brilliant book! This gorgeous picture book is filled with information about different types of birds and where they choose to live. Each page is covered in colourful pictures with flaps to open which reveal even more interesting facts. The book covers different species including owls, swa...

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