Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Jane Rew
16 April 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Dev Kothari is a masterful storyteller. This mystery (to assign it a genre for library shelving) is gripping and, in places, quite lyrical. Its realism and drama will appeal to children who want a bit of truth and grit in their fiction. They will 'get' the intense emotions Lena feels about her...

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Name: Kayden Age 11
15 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

I love Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret because it has a lot of commotion. I loved it when the swan tries to trick Arthur to make the Dragon Force Defences weaker.

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Name: Rachael Cooper-Evans
15 April 2024;

Genre: Horror

The Creatures of Killburn Mine is the fifth installment in the spooky Crooked Oak series. School friends Pete, Nancy and Krish are excited when a meteor apparently crashes to Earth on a moor just outside Crooked Oak. But when t...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
15 April 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

Since the death of her parents, Una has been living in a children's home. Missing her lighthouse home and the moods of the sea, she find life here hard, her ways infuriating Matron who calls her 'Una the Unwanted' and 'Una the Unstable'. When the Smiths arrive and decide that they want to adop...

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Name: Jo Clarke
15 April 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Fans of Maz Evans will be thrilled to see the return of Elliot Hooper as he embarks on another madcap adventure - this time in Ancient Egypt as his adventures continue from the previous book, Oh Maya Gods. This volume, Oh Mummy Mia!, will sit...

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Name: Liya Age 11
15 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

I enjoyed Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret, the only part I didn't like is the first chapter. The bits I enjoyed the most are much further on in the book. I think children would love these types of books as they have lots of action and it's like an adventure which is the kind o...

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Name: Nathan Cox
14 April 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

21% Monster: Serpent Strike by P. J. Canning is the third book in this epic science fiction, thriller series. The previous two books have been incredible, and Serpent Strike, I would argue, is even better! Easily a 5 star review, full of excitement, relatable character...

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Name: Wendy Kelly
12 April 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Adnan (based on a short film of the same name) is quite a worthy book that will no doubt be put forward for many prizes. It tells the story of a little boy called Adnan, who now lives in Western Europe with his mother. We are told they lived as a family of four in a war zone a...

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Name: Levelle Age 11
12 April 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

This book is amazing, each chapter feels like an entire book but condensed down into a chapter that helps progress the plot. Rex is my favourite character because he's so funny. He makes me feel like I'm watching a cartoon progress as the main character learns lessons. I also like Rex's...

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Name: Linda Brown
11 April 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

Football is everything for Sam and his dad, they live and breath it. At the weekends his dad supports him as he plays; he never misses a game. However, dad sometimes forgets and gets carried away, celebrates Sam's achievements and then real life kicks in. Money... it's always the same, dad pro...

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