Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Linda Brown
05 January 2026;

Genre: Fantasy

King of Beasts is the concluding book to the amazing Twin Crowns series. Even though this is a spin-off, it has the same immersive reading experience that make it clear that this talented author knows how to engage her target audience . . . King Alaric,...

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Name: Donna Burkert
02 January 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream by Olivia Tuffin is a delightful mix of desire, challenge and intrigue, all beautifully wrapped up in the world of horses. Lottie wants to ride more than anything in the world, she even deliberately failed her entrance test to the posh...

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Name: Emma Urbonas
02 January 2026;

Genre: Science Fiction

The Experiment is a thought-provoking dystopian novel, perfect for ages 10+, that mixes science fiction with very real emotional questions. Rebecca Stead tells a story that slowly reveals its secrets, encouraging readers to think carefully about what they're being told - and w...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
02 January 2026;

Genre: Fantasy

Tidespeaker is a deliciously gothic, fantasy fiction thriller set in a fractured world ruled by the Hundred - aristocratic families who have harnessed the power of the Orha. A people blessed with ancient, elemental gifts, the Orha were deemed a danger to the noble families of...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 January 2026;

Genre: Adventure

Mia's Tiger is the first in the amazing Animalgicals series by Paula Harrison. This is the perfect choice for any child who loves, animals, nature and adventure. Most would dream of the opportunity to change into an animal but the one of the p...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 January 2026;

Genre: Friends and family

Frank and Bert love to visit the little pond where they can play with Bert's toy boat. However, Bert is very scared of frogs and when he spots one on the pond, Frank tries to help him manage his fear. But Frank has a secret . . . Bert's not the only one who is afraid of frogs. T...

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Name: Amy Newton
16 December 2025;

Genre: Seasonal

I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas is a funny picture book that sums up the excitement that children feel as Christmas gets closer! The story is about a young girl called Lola who finds it nearly impossible to wait for Christmas to arrive. Lola's impatience leads t...

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Name: Donna Burkert
15 December 2025;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Ella Jones vs the Battle Noise is a wonderful adventure steeped in Greek Mythology. Ella Jones, once again, finds herself the only person who can pitch herself in a battle, this time against the Greek god Homados. With the Eye of Horus protecting her, her trusty dog Maisie gui...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
15 December 2025;

Genre: Seasonal

The Christmas Contest provides a nice alternative to a chocolate advent calendar. The book is split into 24 chapters to be read every day of December until Christmas eve. The pages are cleverly sealed together so you can split the perforation to prevent peaking ahead! The story is a sim...

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Name: Amy Newton
12 December 2025;

Genre: Early Skills

How Many Elves is Too Many? is a lovely Christmas story about a young child who is visited by elves before Christmas. A fun book to help with counting for young children - and great illustrations, too. Picture book / Reviewed by Amy Newton

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