Families Book Reviews

Name: Louise Gahan
15 July 2026;

Genre: Funny Stories

Ben Sanders' Nothing Is Possible is a charming and humorous picture book that follows Pincho, a calm and contented capybara who never hurries or worries. When an energetic little yellow bird arrives determined to fill Pincho's day with activities and adventures, the pair embark on a journey th...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
14 July 2026;

Genre: Animals

For the three desperate birds at the centre of Birdlands, every day is a struggle to survive. The jackdaw can barely scavenge for food with his twisted beak. The pigeon is too afraid to fly. The crow has a broken wing. The future for all of them looks bleak. They don't much li...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
13 July 2026;

Genre: Fantasy

Aria and her bloom dragon, Rio, have settled in to their new lives as members of the Royal League of Dreamslingers. Despite bearing guilt for her past mistakes, Aria's strong friendships with other novices have made her confident about challenging some of the old ways of the League; however, w...

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Name: Linda Brown
10 July 2026;

Genre: Fantasy

The author of this wonderful YA sweeping romantic debut novel transports readers into her world with fantastic world-building. I truly didn't want this book to end . . . Princess Layla of Sawan is dominated by her cruel, power-hungry mother. She has been ordered to marr...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
10 July 2026;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

How to Lose Yourself Completely is a stunningly powerful and poignant book, tackling the sensitive themes of grief , mental health, compassion and addictions. This second person narrative is the dramatic and dangerous journey, both physically and emotionally, of Case, who is u...

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Name: Louise Gahan
10 July 2026;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Tom Percival's Hanna Asks for Help is a warm and reassuring picture book that explores the importance of asking for support when things feel difficult. Hanna loves sports and is confident in her physical abilities, but she struggles with maths and becomes increasingly frustrat...

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Name: Donna Burkert
10 July 2026;

Genre: Adventure

Voice in the Flames by Mike Edwards is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller that blends mystery, history and the supernatural into a compelling story of friendship, loss and hope. Jack is still struggling to come to terms with the death of his father and the closure o...

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Name: Naura Age 9
09 July 2026;

Genre: LBGTQ+

It is a amazing and wonderful story!

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Name: Sue Wilsher
09 July 2026;

Genre: Non Fiction

Charting the development of lighthouses, Beacons of Light offers a fascinating look at these guiding towers and the essential role they play around the world. Presented as narrative non-fiction, the book manages to convey a wealth of information in a very accessible manner. Ad...

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Name: Donna Burkert
08 July 2026;

Genre: Myths & Legends

The Thing About Giants is an engaging story where giants are living a life in hiding, fearing for their life from humans. Within the city the giant hunters are revered, and Jacq is the daughter of giant hunters - destined for great things. Only she doesn't believe in hunting g...

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