Children Book Reviews

Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;

Genre: Science Fiction

Whilst out searching for scrap, rustheads Kol and Sully find a dormant spaceship, hidden deep beneath the layers of junk. When the sentient ship comes to life, they find that they are not alone. Solene, a mysterious silver-haired girl, is on board and she is on a mission. Finding themselves ca...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

When Luna's dad leaves home in the middle of the night, no one else seems to be worried about him. But as the days pass, Luna, her best friend, Casey, and her younger sister, Jade, try to work out what has happened to him. As the clues mount, they uncover secrets and lies . . . but will they f...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
31 August 2026;

Genre: Funny Stories

If Arthur Guppy can avoid detentions for a term, he will get a MetaVR 3000, top of the range, virtual reality headset for Christmas. Naturally, he is trying his hardest to be good; unfortunately, although he means well, he hasn’t quite got the guile or self-awareness to avoid trouble. So, by t...

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Name: Sam
24 August 2026;

Genre: Funny Stories

With the Bayeux Tapestry currently on loan from France and displayed at The British Museum, (Sept 2026-July 2027) The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel is a perfect way of helping children understand this incredible historic artifact. The Bayeux Tapestry: The G...

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Name: Sam
24 August 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

In Into Thin Air, Luna's family is going through a tough time; money is short and her parents have had to close the family café and find work elsewhere. They are clearly unhappy and this is beginning to impact upon Luna and her sister, Jade. Luna dreams of becoming an a...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
21 August 2026;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Combining a wealth of information with a range of fun activities, Myths and Legends: The Heroes, Gods and Monsters who Shaped our History is perfectly pitched for myth-curious minds of all ages! The contents page is presented as a timeline, showing the...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
14 August 2026;

Genre: Funny Stories

With the Bayeux Tapestry currently on loan from France and displayed in an exhibition at The British Museum, The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel offers the perfect way of engaging children (and adults!) with, and helping them understand, this incredible historic artifact.</...

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Name: Sam
14 August 2026;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Python, The New Recruit is addictive, fast paced and exhilarating. Jam packed with plot twists, hidden identities, secrets and lies, this all-action, young spy thriller is exactly what every fan of the brilliant Bite Risk series...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
12 August 2026;

Genre: Funny Stories

Arthur Guppy is having a tough time! The school axolotls, Wet Willie and Mad Maxolotl, have been kidnapped. Miss Clench, the head teacher, is distraught and, even worse, Arthur has become the prime suspect in the disappearance. With the help of his best friend, Carlos Chickens, Arthur is deter...

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Name: Sam
12 August 2026;

Genre: Magical Realism

Ayesha can't wait for Summer Camp. This summer will be her first time away and she and her best friend, Nikki have already sorted the outfits they are going to take with them, even before Nikki went to New York with her 'dreadful' stepmother. However, when Nikki returns from her time in New Yo...

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