Latest Reviews

Name: Stephen Leitch
17 February 2025;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Pieces of Us by Stewart Foster is a powerful novel about secrets hidden, secrets shared, loss and the incredible power of friendship. 17-year-old Jonus has a secret he is hiding; he suffers with bulimia which even his best friends don't know about and he feels...

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Name: Sara Sumner
17 February 2025;

Genre: Historical Fiction

I read Wrong Tracks with my 10-year-old son and boy did we both love it! For us it had the perfect mix of trains, history and adventure! Wrong Tracks follows the story of young Edward Entwhistle as his paths cross with the Stephenson family as they are...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
14 February 2025;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Charley's childhood has been unconventional and full of excitement. Her life revolves around The Wren theatre, where, at last, she has a chance to be on the stage, not just behind the curtains. However, when disaster strikes, Charley finds herself bundled off to St Mary-at-Cliffe School for gi...

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Name: Elen Green
14 February 2025;

Genre: Seasonal

Eid for Nylah is a warm and colourful introduction to the Eid al-Fitre festival for children who are not familiar with Eid, and for those who already celebrate it, Eid for Nylah helps to build the excitement as Eid approaches, and also highlights how each fami...

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Name: Sam
13 February 2025;

Genre: Personal Growth

It's A Brave Young World by Anu Adebogun, and illustrated by Soofiya and Lila Cruz, is an informative guide to growing up for girls. A great resource for any parent who has perhaps exhausted their ability to answer the questions all children ask from a very ea...

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Name: Elen
13 February 2025;

Genre: Environment & Nature

National Trust: Annabelle and Flower by Em Lynas, illustrated beautifully by Anuska Allepuz, is a gentle but powerful story about friendship, and loss, but also about finding solace in new experiences and relationships. Annabelle and Flower also brings to life the passing of s...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
10 February 2025;

Genre: Fantasy

Ice Apprentices by Jacon North is an epic magical debut set in the fantasy world of Tundra. This enchanted place with is memorable hero will ignite many children's passion for reading. We are first introduced to Tundra - the world of I...

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Name: Clair Bossons
10 February 2025;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

If you're a fan of The Hunger Games and would enjoy exploring the darker side of fame on social media, Island of Influencers is the perfect book for you! This YA novel merges reality TV, with the pressures of internet fame. Island of In...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
10 February 2025;

Genre: Family & Home

An absolutely gorgeous book! Small is feeling grumpy and dark and feels like nobody really loves them at all. No Matter What follows as Large explains that they'll always love Small; it doesn't matter what Small is, or does. No Matter What is a heartwarming book; it's g...

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Name: Maria Faithorn
07 February 2025;

Genre: Animals

Crammed full of interesting facts about mighty mammals, big birds, rampaging reptiles, supersize fish and monstrous molluscs, MEGA: The Most Enormous Animals Ever will have children gripped and engaged as they discover the biggest animals on earth. Each...

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