Families Book Reviews

Name: Linda Brown
16 August 2021;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Our Beautiful Game is set during the First World War. The plot has been cleverly wrapped around true historical events and the author, through her wonderful writing, shows how much she has researched her topic by basing her central character on the life of the famous female fo...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
14 August 2021;

Genre: Personal Growth

Run like a Girl is a fantastic book featuring the fascinating and inspirational achievements of 50 amazing sportswomen. Each phenomenal female gets a double page spread (beautifully stylish with bold, colourful illustrations) that celebrates their successes, strengths and also...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
13 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

Varying from culture to culture, dragons appear in many forms, representing many things. This captivating book looks at how this fantastic creature appears in mythology across the world. Divided into four sections - Asian Dragons, European Dragons, Dragons of the World and Dragon Discoveries -...

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Name: Carol Wright
13 August 2021;

Genre: Information books

You may not have heard of Lin-Manuel Miranda but you will most certainly have heard of his hit sensation, Hamilton. Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda tell the amazing story of how this young playwright became famous. This book packs in a lot of useful facts about Lin-Manuel and...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
13 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is a must-have for anyone with an interest in myths, legends and folklore from around the world, but it also perfect as a reference point. Eight chapters cover all manner of creatures from winged wonders to tricksters with a ge...

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Name: Kelly Buxton
13 August 2021;

Genre: Non Fiction

Eureka! A Big Book of Discoveries is a big book exploding with interesting facts and discoveries covering a range of topics: history, science, Earth, space and nature, there is something to appeal to everyone. Each section has a double-page spread, complete with stunning illus...

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Name: Joanna Hewish
13 August 2021;

Genre: Adventure

The third installment of the fantastic Robin Hood series by Robert Muchamore and this one is just as fast paced, thrilling and jam packed as the first 2 books. Jet skis, Swamps and Smugglers see's Robin now in hiding from the evil gangster Guy Gisborne and the...

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Name: Joanna Hewish
13 August 2021;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Original and absorbing but filled with such an important message, this book is perfect for teen readers. The Summer We Turned Green tells the story of a typical, normal neighbourhood who all live peacefully. That is until the Council decide to begin building a new airport acro...

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Name: Nicola Cleveland
12 August 2021;

Genre: Fantasy

I always come to the final book of a series with a mix of excitement at what lies ahead and sadness knowing that my journey through a new world with characters that I have grown to love is about to end. And this was no different. Storm Witch and Under Earth were both powerful books with much t...

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Name: Nicola Cleveland
10 August 2021;

Genre: Personal Growth

Tilda's world is just the way she likes it, until everything is turned upside down. Nothing feels right anymore and things that were easy to do now seem impossible. How can Tilda find a way to move on through the topsy-turvy world she now finds herself in? Another terrific book from Tom...

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