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  • STAGS 2: DOGS

    DOGS

    Name: Lorraine Ansell
    08 August 2019;

    Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

    Greer MacDonald is back at S.T.A.G.S for her final year and trying to accept that the events of the previous year really happened. With a new temporary Abbot in charge of the school and a play to direct to ensure her place at Oxford, she is floundering to find a suitable script until the first...

  • I, Cosmo

    I, Cosmo

    Name: June Hughes
    01 August 2019;

    Genre: Animals

    This is the story of family breakdown from the point of view of the family dog. Cosmo, a golden retriever of some 13 years, has lived with Zora and David since the early days of their marriage and was there to welcome their children, Max and Emmaline, into the world.We meet the fam...

  • Beauty Sleep

    Beauty Sleep

    Name: Maggie Age 15
    22 July 2019;

    Genre: Adventure

    I would recommend this book because of the really clever way the story is constructed. The use of dual-narratives creates contrasting and emotive perspectives and there is a good use of humour throughout the book to lighten the very deep aspects of her past. I would also recommend this book bec...

  • Wuthering Heights

    Wuthering Heights

    Name: Hannah V
    16 July 2019;

    Genre: Friends and family

    The book is startling in its ability to draw readers away from the sentimental and capture them in a world of misguided passions. Unlike the time period, Bronte did not seek to instruct readers, particularly women, in what was expected of them, but that the flaws of a character are much more appe...

  • Check Mates

    Check Mates

    Name: Connor Age 11
    11 July 2019;

    Genre: Friends and family

    I must say... this is one of my favourite books ever! The way it is ( beautifully ) written makes you feel his emotions as if they were your own, purely because of its relatability, reminding me about my own family relationships and struggles. I can tell you, I am not the one to cry over any si...

  • The 1,000-year-old Boy

    1000 Year Old Boy

    Name: Isla
    01 July 2019;

    Genre: Friends and family

    I think the 10000 Year Old Boy is really good. It ends the final chapter making me want to read more, and it's more my type of book so I'm definitely gonna read the other books because of how good this story is.

  • Check Mates

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    01 July 2019;

    Genre: Friends and family

    Having ADHD makes it hard for him to concentrate, but Felix does his best to focus. His slipping grades are a worry and everyone keeps telling him to try harder. His parents are under great pressure from work and his Granddad hasn't been the same since Grandma died. When mum suggests Felix and...

  • Check Mates

    Check Mates

    Name: Gwyn Hubball
    30 June 2019;

    Genre: Friends and family

    Felix is struggling at school, he has ADHD and cannot concentrate on anything. Consequently, he spends a lot of time in isolation and feels like he useless at everything; Felix's confidence is at an all-time low. He doesn't see much of his parents as they are working all hours following the de...

  • Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers (Pages & Co., Book 1)

    Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers (Pages & Co., Book 1)

    Name: Lucy Russell
    27 June 2019;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Since her mother mysteriously disappeared when she was a baby, Tilly has been raised by her grandparents in their homely rambling bookshop, Pages and Co. Tilly can often be found curled up with a book and counts Anne Shirley and Alice as dear friends.  One wet half term, strange things start t...

  • The Button War: A Tale of the Great War

    The Button War

    Name: Connor Age 11
    16 June 2019;

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    The Button War is an original story filled with mystery, excitement and adventure, always keeping me guessing until the final sentence, 'who would be the Button King?' There are many hints and twists sprinkled throughout the book, making it an interesting read even when you may think you've got t...