Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Sue Wilsher
07 November 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Tasty Tales is a fascinating book which offers 'facts and fables about our favourite foods'. Each story explores the origin of a well-known dish, piquing the reader's interest in countries and events from around the world which they might previously have been unaware of. It is...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 November 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Seven Small Inventions that Changed the World is an utterly fascinating read which shares the story behind these small inventions which have transformed our lives. Perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring the next generation of creative minds, this is a br...

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Name: Lucy Hopkins
04 November 2024;

Genre: Seasonal

Penguin and Pup is a nice Christmas story to enjoy with children of all ages either at home or at school. This is a rhyming book, which is always a winner for the children in my class. It gives the book a great flow and allows older children to try to predict...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
04 November 2024;

Genre: Seasonal

Christmas seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year- or perhaps I’m just getting older! As children eagerly anticipate its arrival, having enjoyable and interesting things to do which keep little people engaged and content is an excellent idea. A World Full of Christmas Crafts</str...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
04 November 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

The Twelve by Liz Hyde is a beautifully crafted middle grade book with an enticing, atmospheric cover illustrated by Tom de Freston. Although this novel is a mixture of adventure, fantasy, magic and mystery, I agree with author, Hannah Gold, in her own review soundbite, that t...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 November 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

This is a guide to choosing a pet that has been completely turned on its head. A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet recommends all the most dangerous and unsuitable pets - the crocodile is quiet and peaceful, whilst regular pets are trouble. The rabbits are even plot...

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Name: Jo Clarke
01 November 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Starting secondary school can be a daunting time; many young readers will relate to the feelings of anxiety, the pressure to 'fit in', the fear of standing out, the fear of being overlooked. But Finley is 'happy everywhere. And happy all the time'. When Finley begins the new stage of ed...

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Name: Elen
01 November 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

The Search for Carmella is an exquisite picture book that takes us deep into the ocean on a search for the mythical Carmella. However, we also learn that marine biologist Dr Rose is so committed to the search that she fails to notice all the other beauty around her, until fell...

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Name: Laura
01 November 2024;

Genre: Animals

Ellie and her family are about to travel to Lapland for their Christmas holidays, and Ellie is excited for the special family holiday. On a school visit to a museum before the end of term, Ellie becomes intrigued by the idea of arctic foxes and after some research finds that they are still rar...

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Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
01 November 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

Oliver's Great Big Universe is the first title in the series about 11-year-old Oliver. The series follows in the footsteps of characters such as the Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates with its first-person, heavily illustrated, humorous diary-style format. This book tells the stor...

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