Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Reviewer, 13 Age 13
08 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

By the Immortal! Can I just say a huge congratulations to Katherine Rundell for this sublime book! This is definitely the best so far! I can not *wait* for more from her! Impossible Creatures is full of twists and turns, and the characters are exquisitely described. With small...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 April 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

Lucas and his friends, Finn and Ash, are heading for their local cinema, known as 'The Black Hole', for a state-of-the-art experience movie marathon experience in 4Di- cinema, with another dimension! Armed with plenty of snacks (First rule: bring enough supplies), the boys join their friends,...

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Name: Elen Green
05 April 2024;

Genre: Animals

Carlie Sorosiak's ability to convey what animals might be thinking and feeling brings life to all her stories and Shadow Fox is no exception. Shadow, a fox, has already experienced tragedy in his young life when he meets Bee; a magical bond between them takes them on a...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
02 April 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

The Morrow twins, Merry and Spike, were born on either side of the start of the New Year. Consequently, they were born in different months and years, and both of the clocks in their house stopped at the exact times of their births. Now clocks behave oddly around them and they have discovered t...

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Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 April 2024;

Genre: Dystopian

A completely captivating, absorbing and highly emotive dystopian adventure that grips the reader from start to finish. This was a book that I simply could not put down. When the Wild Calls is the sequel to the brilliant <a href="/books/where-the-world-turns-wi...

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Name: Jessica Age 11
31 March 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

The Reluctant Vampire Queen does a very good job at showing that if you are brave and determined enough then you can truly accomplish anything. However, I believe that the author should've written more detail and emphasised how Mo risking her grades for her 'undercover vampire...

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Name: Hayley Summerfield
29 March 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly! is a fantastic new book by historian Greg Jenner and co-author Dr Campbell Price. This book takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the history of Ancient Egypt, from the beginning to the end of the civilisation....

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Name: Sam
29 March 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

A delightful hand-lettered account of first love, and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen friendships. Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes (translated from the Norwegian by Matt Bagguley) tells the story of Tuva as she starts seventh grade, with high hopes for the...

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Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
28 March 2024;

Genre: Animals

Finding Hope is the first title in the Whistledown Farm Adventure series, with Rescuing Ruby following this Autumn. Written by Nicola Baker from Channel 4’s 'Our Farm in the Dales', this lovely, engaging, heartwarming tale reminds me of farm-set stories by Dic...

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Name: Solomon Age 11
26 March 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

I have rated How to Say No to Your Phone five stars because it is useful for everyone. Most people in our generation has a phone and most of them are always attached to their phone 24/7. This book has ten easy and simple steps to succeed on trying to decrease your phone's scre...

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