Teenagers Book Reviews

Name: Jenny Caddick
01 July 2024;

Genre: Adventure

The Voyage of Sam Singh is the second stunning and enchanting tale from Gita Ralleigh's alternative colonial India. The first in the series, The Destiny of Minou Moonshine, is a vividly lush and adventurous tale of bravery a...

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Name: Rachel Bolton
26 June 2024;

Genre: Historical Fiction

I absolutely loved The Houdini Inheritance! What's not to like in a book that has magic, adventure, and trans-Atlantic travel? It's 1926 and Glory and her best friend Dennis are enthralled by the infamous escape artist, Harry Houdini. When his show comes to their hometo...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
21 June 2024;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

This fantastic book is a fun, exciting take on the superhero genre, perfect for a YA audience and older secondary school students. The Love Interest offers action from the start with the main characters Jenna and brand new superhero Blaze meeting as a result of a potentially d...

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Name: Emma Nelson
17 June 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Magicalia: Race of Wonders by Jennifer Bell is a spellbinding new novel that whisks readers into a vibrant world of magical creatures and epic adventures. The story follows young Bitsy, whose life is upended when her father is kidnapped by a giant, purple 'hamstoceros'. With t...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
14 June 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Bird Boy is a beautiful book from Catherine Bruton, the author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria. Home schooled for two years, 12-year-old Will lives with his mum in a tower block. His life is complicated. Will's mum has issues with her mental health and doesn't like to go outside....

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Name: Louisa Farrow
13 June 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

It's always fun to read a new book inspired by the Greek myths and this one's a hoot. The plotting is tight and pacy, and draws on motifs and back narratives from well-known myths to make a satisfyingly original new story.  In Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Ho...

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Name: Ellie Age 12
07 June 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

This book has got me hooked on the Girl, Missing series. Me and my friend exchange books a lot as we have similar taste in books and this book is the one we talk about the most.  Love this book - can't wait to get more books from Sophie McKenzie.

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Name: Clair Bossons
06 June 2024;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

Helen Comerford's debut novel The Love Interest is set in 2024 and provides us with a unique take on the superhero genre. I found myself hooked from the very first page. The dystopian world where some people have superpowers and there are some mutant EV creatures is very well...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
03 June 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

Jacob and Kira are twin geniuses from Mbale, Uganda. Jacob is quieter and more circumspect, Kira is bolder and inclined to take risks, but both are spectacularly intelligent. They designed a wireless hacking device when they were only nine years old, while their latest invention is an atmosphe...

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Name: Isabella Age 9
01 June 2024;

Genre: Poetry

I love it sooooo much - my teacher read The Final Year to my class and we love it.

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