Teenagers Book Reviews

Name: Beverley Somerset
02 April 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

The Morrow twins, Merry and Spike, were born on either side of the start of the New Year. Consequently, they were born in different months and years, and both of the clocks in their house stopped at the exact times of their births. Now clocks behave oddly around them and they have discovered t...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 April 2024;

Genre: Dystopian

A completely captivating, absorbing and highly emotive dystopian adventure that grips the reader from start to finish. This was a book that I simply could not put down. When the Wild Calls is the sequel to the brilliant <a href="/books/where-the-world-turns-wi...

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Name: Jessica Age 11
31 March 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

The Reluctant Vampire Queen does a very good job at showing that if you are brave and determined enough then you can truly accomplish anything. However, I believe that the author should've written more detail and emphasised how Mo risking her grades for her 'undercover vampire...

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Name: Sam
29 March 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

A delightful hand-lettered account of first love, and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen friendships. Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes (translated from the Norwegian by Matt Bagguley) tells the story of Tuva as she starts seventh grade, with high hopes for the...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
26 March 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Benjamin Creek does not believe in magic, preferring science, logic and reasoning until he is led into the impossibly magical world of Wreathenwold. With a girl called Elizabella, Benjamin finds himself on a perilous quest to find Elizabella's missing twin, Edwid, making a promise he is determ...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
22 March 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Bringing Back Kay-Kay is a fresh and original 'can't-put-it-down' mystery story for ages 9+ (Upper Key Stage 2). It would make a great read aloud or class novel set in modern-day India. Move it to the top of your 'to be read' pile! Lena is intent on fi...

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Name: Emma
21 March 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

The Kingdom Over the Sea is one of the most gripping, enjoyable, magical books I have read. I felt a strong emotional link with Yara as she struggles through her discoveries in unfamiliar lands and my heart both soared and sank with her. The struggle between the chemists and s...

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Name: Sam
21 March 2024;

Genre: Horror

Bite Risk: Caught Dead is the second book in this fast-paced fantasy horror for teens by S.J. Wills. A guaranteed great read for all, and an ideal choice for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant. Following the discovery of the Sequest conspiracy and their subsequent downfall, t...

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Name: Zarah Williams
20 March 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

Perfect book to read, love it, thank you Cath Howe

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Name: Stephen Leitch
19 March 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Mythical Japanese creatures, family secrets, school and destiny all come together in this exciting novel by A. J. Hartley. For 15 year old Caleb school is a lonely place, especially as one of the few half Japanese students at Porterfield High School. Despite being raised all-American, fitting...

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