Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Stephen Leitch
13 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

More magic and mayhem in this second instalment of Class Six from Sally Prue. After a failed attempt to hide their magic from the snooping Mrs Knowall (would be new Chair of the school governors with super sensitive nostrils), and their teacher Miss Broom swept away back to training college, clas...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
12 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

The sequel to Man on the Moon (a day in the life of Bob), re-issued by Templar to celebrate 15 years of Bob! Knowing and loving 'Man on the Moon' we expected 'Bob's best Ever Friend' to be great but was a little apprehensive it may not live up to expectations. So pleasantly surprised, this pictur...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
11 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

A sweet picture book with some lovely illustrations to explore with children, our favourites were those of the families spending time together. The story lists many scenarios where you can run out of something and keeps coming back to the simple message that you might be able to run out of all...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
11 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

This colourful story quickly became an absolute favourite in our house! Requested over and over again by my three and six-year-old daughters. The superb illustrations giving them both so much to see and find. Bob has the best job! Bob is the man on the moon, keeping the moon in ship shape and en...

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Name: Marie Berry
11 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

Mr Left and Mr Right is a very beautifully made book which helps children to have a greater understanding of their left and right. The book is very interactive with interesting lift up flaps which guide you though the story, and when reading with younger children, will help them to keep engage...

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Name: Anita Milton
11 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

A beautifully presented picture book with dark, brooding pictures reflecting the night-time fear children often experience. The illustrations need concentration and time to appreciate their stylised detail. Shadows, creaks, unknown noises and unexplained events lead to an ending which leaves th...

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Name: Alison Kelly
11 September 2017;

Genre: Poetry

This powerful collection of poems was published before the catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire and my first reaction to the title and front cover of this book was dismay at the untimely depiction of a black tower block with its illuminated windows. Kate Milner is a talented illustrator but the image...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
10 September 2017;

Genre: Adventure

There is a god at the bottom of the river - and Caro is destined for the river. Her family are famed for being river captains and she can't wait until the river calls her to set her fate. When pirates attack and her father is arrested, Caro volunteers to transport a mysterious cargo to ensure his...

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Name: Rhiannon Cook
10 September 2017;

Genre: Friends and family

A beautifully illustrated, well thought-out picture book by the talented Rob Biddulph. The detail in the images is incredible, you could spend a good amount of time just admiring the end papers. Sid Gibbons - a mischievous child - invents a pink and vanilla friend who Sid proceeds to blame for al...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
10 September 2017;

Genre: Friends and family

Kevin is a beautifully written book which was an absolute pleasure to read. Rob Biddulph, author of Blown Away, has managed to create a text that is not only entertaining but also shares a valuable lesson for children. I enjoyed reading it myself but also with my class of Y1 children. The st...

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