Teenagers Book Reviews
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Tackling Racism Together: In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card
Name: Jane Rew
17 September 2026;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Tackling Racism Together is an important book, jam-packed with material that will inform, challenge and maybe even correct those of its readers who are open to learning. It's a worthwhile read for any KS2 child - and adults for that matter - even (especially) if racism isn't t...
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Scientists Making a Difference: 47 Inspirational Scientists Changing the World and How You Can Join Them
Name: Jacqueline Harris
14 September 2026;Genre: STEM
This is a book all about scientists of every variety, from botanists, to chemists to neuroscientists, and what they do as their jobs, alongside the actual science. 47 scientists have been interviewed about their work and the results presented in packed pages of information.</p...
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Rusthead
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;Genre: Science Fiction
Whilst out searching for scrap, rustheads Kol and Sully find a dormant spaceship, hidden deep beneath the layers of junk. When the sentient ship comes to life, they find that they are not alone. Solene, a mysterious silver-haired girl, is on board and she is on a mission. Finding themselves ca...
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Into Thin Air
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;Genre: Family & Home
When Luna's dad leaves home in the middle of the night, no one else seems to be worried about him. But as the days pass, Luna, her best friend, Casey, and her younger sister, Jade, try to work out what has happened to him. As the clues mount, they uncover secrets and lies . . . but will they f...
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The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
Name: Louisa Farrow
31 August 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
If Arthur Guppy can avoid detentions for a term, he will get a MetaVR 3000, top of the range, virtual reality headset for Christmas. Naturally, he is trying his hardest to be good; unfortunately, although he means well, he hasn’t quite got the guile or self-awareness to avoid trouble. So, by t...
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Into Thin Air
Name: Sam
24 August 2026;Genre: Family & Home
In Into Thin Air, Luna's family is going through a tough time; money is short and her parents have had to close the family café and find work elsewhere. They are clearly unhappy and this is beginning to impact upon Luna and her sister, Jade. Luna dreams of becoming an a...
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Python: The New Recruit
Name: Sam
14 August 2026;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Python, The New Recruit is addictive, fast paced and exhilarating. Jam packed with plot twists, hidden identities, secrets and lies, this all-action, young spy thriller is exactly what every fan of the brilliant Bite Risk series...
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We are all made of molecules
Name: Kimberley Lawson
14 August 2026;Genre: Family & Home
You wouldn't think a book which starts with the death of a young mum could be so funny. Don't get me wrong, in places it is heartbreakingly sad and you'll need your tissues. But it is also laugh-out-loud-on-the-bus-and-have-everyone-stare-at-you hilarious. </p...
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The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
Name: Beverley Somerset
12 August 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Arthur Guppy is having a tough time! The school axolotls, Wet Willie and Mad Maxolotl, have been kidnapped. Miss Clench, the head teacher, is distraught and, even worse, Arthur has become the prime suspect in the disappearance. With the help of his best friend, Carlos Chickens, Arthur is deter...
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The Summer My Wishes Came True
Name: Sam
12 August 2026;Genre: Magical Realism
Ayesha can't wait for Summer Camp. This summer will be her first time away and she and her best friend, Nikki have already sorted the outfits they are going to take with them, even before Nikki went to New York with her 'dreadful' stepmother. However, when Nikki returns from her time in New Yo...
