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  • Tiny Pretty Things

    Name: Linda Brown
    26 November 2020;

    Genre: Real life

    In one word... Wow! This is a real page turner, you won't be able to put it down...Tiny Pretty Things is set in the cut throat world of ballet dancing, and how cut throat it is!! This book is full of deceit, betrayal, eating disorders, bullying, stress and jealousy - all in order t...

  • The Forest of Ghosts and Bones

    Name: Eileen Armstrong
    20 November 2020;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Even the title of this lyrically-written standalone fantasy is irresistible and the story it introduces absolutely does not disappoint. Incorporating all the important elements of the very best fantasy - a haunted castle, dangerous forests and the darkest of outlawed magic - Lueddecke creates...

  • If I Were Other Than Myself: Collected Poems

    Name: Alison Kelly
    20 November 2020;

    Genre: Poetry

    The front cover of Sue Hardy-Dawson's If I were Other than Myself is a beautiful invitation into a truly lovely collection. Enhanced with her own illustrations, Hardy-Dawson's work is consistently thought provoking and enhancing. I was mesmerised by 'The Girl Who Ate Su...

  • How to Be a Hero

    Name: Hermon Age 9
    12 November 2020;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    I love this book. I would give it five stars. Whetstone and a trainee Valkyrie called Lotta go on a quest to get the golden cup. It is a Viking book that I really enjoyed. I would recommend it for How to Train your Dragon lovers.

  • How to Be a Hero

    Name: Hanna Age 10
    12 November 2020;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    I was reading How to be A Hero by Cat Weldon. It's a beautifully told story by a wonderful author. I loved this book and I couldn't put it down! I felt like I was on a journey with Lotta and Whetstone (the protagonist). I rated this book 4.75 out of 5 - it was really close to a 5! It is a mytholo...

  • How to Be a Hero

    Name: Caoimhe Age 10
    12 November 2020;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    I would rate this book 4.5/5 because it is adventurous and different to other books. I would recommend this book to my friends because I feel like they would like it. My favourite part was when Flee and Flay got in trouble at the end and my favourite character was Lotta.

  • How to Be a Hero

    Name: Noel Age 10
    12 November 2020;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    This book is an amazing book about Vikings, Gods and lots more. It is about a boy called Whetstone and a companion (a trainee Valkyrie called Lotta). They embark on an adventure through different worlds. I would recommend this to people age 8 or over, who are fans of How to Train Your Dragon. Thi...

  • Delivery to the Lost City

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    12 November 2020;

    Genre: Adventure

    The Impossible Postal Express is off on another incredible adventure! Since learning that their daughter has been sneaking out of the house to deliver mail to the Impossible Places, Suzy's parents have understandably become a little over-protective. In an effort to bring her two worlds togethe...

  • Wild is the Wind

    Name: Lucy Newton
    05 November 2020;

    Genre: Non Fiction

    An interesting story which follows the journey of a group of swifts, following the summer around the world.The story begins with a little girl called Cassi who helps an injured swift return to its flock. As she flies up in her hot air balloon with the recovered bird, the swifts sta...

  • Friend Me

    Name: Sharon Bolton
    05 November 2020;

    Genre: Bullying

    A dark and somewhat disturbing tale which initially appears to be about the effects of social media on the main character. Roisin has moved from Ireland to Boston, Massachusetts, with her mum and brother and is quickly identified as someone who is different from her peers at school; an ideal t...