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Name: Julie Broadbent
01 January 2021;Genre: Adventure
I was so looking forward to reading the second instalment of Robert Muchamore's dystopian Robin Hood series, and this book certainly did not disappoint. I found myself straight back into the action where book one had left off. What I absolutely loved about this book is that you really do not nee...
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Name: Jo Clarke
11 December 2020;Genre: Magical Realism
If Marley's shop is jam-packed with 'delectable treats' promising 'Christmas in every nibble, delight in every bite' then Catherine Doyle's tale promises Christmas in every chapter, delight in every page.From inside the covers of The Miracle on Ebenezer Street come...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Name: Hayley Summerfield
05 November 2020;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Benjamin Zephaniah's Windrush Child depicts the monumental journey that many commonwealth British citizens endeavoured to take in order to help rebuild Britain after World War II. This book portrays a truth that can only be told by a person who has experienced racism in its de...
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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 November 2020;Genre: Historical Fiction
Two summers have passed and Torak and Renn are now living together in the Forest with Wolf, his mate, Darkfur, and the cubs. But their pack is torn apart when Renn, fearing she is a danger to Torak, leaves. Desperate to find her, Torak and Wolf follow, leaving the Forest they love, and heading...
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Name: Joanna Hewish
31 October 2020;Genre: Social Issues
Unique and interesting to share with young people. This book is a great starting point for teaching a wealth of themes such as poverty, mining and inequality.'Diamonds' is an original style of picture book that relies heavily upon the artistry to tell the narrative. Due to the orig...
