Latest Reviews

Name: Jane Rew
26 June 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Those whose favourite subject is geography will love Rivers: An incredible journey from source to sea. Equally, those who think of themselves artists: the illustrations by Qu Lan are just superb, not least the cover. Even those who like history will find plenty of interest. Mo...

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Name: Lorraine
26 June 2023;

Genre: LBGTQ+

Immy is the straight girl in her group of friends, even her little sister is out and proud. When she decides to visit her best friend Lili at college, a shocking revelation from her means Immy must pretend to be bisexual around Lili's new friends. The longer she spend...

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Name: Julie Broadbent
26 June 2023;

Genre: Horror

If you are 14+ and you love horror, then You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight is an absolute must read! Charity Curtis loves her job, she gets to play the 'final-girl' at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to come to the camp to be scared and play the full-contact terror game based on...

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Name: Clair Bossons
26 June 2023;

Genre: Personal Growth

Ven loved dancing, it was all she wanted to do until one day she collapses on stage and has to re think her whole future. Sing If You Can't Dance is written in quite a clever way in that you never really get to know what Ven's diagnosis is, because she does not want to be defi...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
25 June 2023;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

Ellie returns to the pages of YA fiction with more real life issues for the teenager who continues to explore relationships; with her family of course, but also friendship and romantic. She is also exploring her music, getting the opportunity to sing with a band. And she still has her educatio...

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Name: Ashley Clayton
25 June 2023;

Genre: Funny Stories

I read Does this Poo Belong to You? out loud to a group in my reception class, a rhyming, easy-to-read story with lovely colourful illustrations. After the initial laughter, and squishing of the glittery purple poo, the children did enjoy listening to the rhyming story, and ta...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
23 June 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Genie and Teeny: Wish Upon A Star is the fourth in the hilarious Genie and Teeny series and it does not disappoint. Although it leads on from the previous books, it works equally well as a standalone book. Grant the genie has finally managed to return to Wishaluzia, onl...

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Name: Elen Green
23 June 2023;

Genre: LBGTQ+

Never Trust a Gemini is a lively summer read, perfect for anyone looking for a light romance with some fun characters, zodiac obsessions and fabulous friendships. Disaster-prone Cat thinks she is in love with the perfect Alison Bridgewater, until enigmatic Morgan Delane...

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Name: Linda Brown
22 June 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Sing Me To Sleep is a must-read debut for 2023. This exciting new author has given her target audience an adventure in a fantasy world that is full of mystery, secrets, lies and otherworldly creatures... Saoirse Sorkova survives on secrets. She is the last Siren in the...

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Name: Jane Rew
22 June 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

Aimed at KS1, and because its scope is so ambitious, How the World Works needs to simplify scientific theories and present them in an accurate, graphic and interesting way. In large part, it manages to do so, using a pleasing design and clear font throughout. Readers le...

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