Schools & Libraries Book Reviews
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We are all made of molecules
Name: Kimberley Lawson
14 August 2026;Genre: Family & Home
You wouldn't think a book which starts with the death of a young mum could be so funny. Don't get me wrong, in places it is heartbreakingly sad and you'll need your tissues. But it is also laugh-out-loud-on-the-bus-and-have-everyone-stare-at-you hilarious. </p...
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One Dog, Two Dogs
Name: Sue Wilsher
13 August 2026;Genre: Early Skills
One Cat, Two Cats is my little book-buddy, Esme's, favourite book. Every time I see her, I am presented with it and I enjoy sharing it every bit as much as she does! So you can imagine how delighted I was...
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The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
Name: Beverley Somerset
12 August 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Arthur Guppy is having a tough time! The school axolotls, Wet Willie and Mad Maxolotl, have been kidnapped. Miss Clench, the head teacher, is distraught and, even worse, Arthur has become the prime suspect in the disappearance. With the help of his best friend, Carlos Chickens, Arthur is deter...
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The Summer My Wishes Came True
Name: Sam
12 August 2026;Genre: Magical Realism
Ayesha can't wait for Summer Camp. This summer will be her first time away and she and her best friend, Nikki have already sorted the outfits they are going to take with them, even before Nikki went to New York with her 'dreadful' stepmother. However, when Nikki returns from her time in New Yo...
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Rusthead
Name: Sue Wilsher
11 August 2026;Genre: Science Fiction
Whilst out searching for scrap, rustheads Kol and Sully find a dormant spaceship, hidden deep beneath the layers of junk. When the sentient ship comes to life, they find that they are not alone. Solene, a mysterious silver-haired girl, is on board and she is on a mission. Finding themselves ca...
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I Am Going To Jump This Log
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 August 2026;Genre: Humour
Frog has decided that he is going to jump over the log. It will be easy and he will be brilliant. However, things don't go according to plan and no matter how much he procrastinates or how frustrated he gets, he remains on the wrong side of the log. And if he succeeds, what is in store on the...
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Hell to Pay
Name: Sam
10 August 2026;Genre: Supernatural
Hell to Pay is an engaging mix of heist, horror and fantasy genre. Set in a world where travel to the underworld is possible, this rather complicated tale follows Elle, and 'her crew', as they attempt to steal a soul from the Afterlife to resurrect her deceased brother, Dante....
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Worm's Big Dig
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 August 2026;Genre: Adventure
Worm lives in a lovely patch of soil until a someone with a spade turns up, forcing him to dig for his life! Trying to escape, he finds himself chased deeper and deeper by a mole. As he passes by layer after layer of history, Worm has to detour round a ball of magma at the Ear...
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My Book of Jewish Festivals
Name: Jacqueline Harris
10 August 2026;Genre: Seasonal
My Book of Jewish Festivals is a lovely book, with delightful illustrations, that captures the joy and essence of major Jewish festivals. It is a non fiction text, however it is written in a very chatty and accessible way, using all the Hebrew vocabulary (with how to pronounce...
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Name: Roseanne Sutton
07 August 2026;Genre: School Stories
The Tour at School (Because You’re the New Kid!) by Katie Clapham is a delightful picture book that perfectly captures the mix of excitement and nerves that come with starting at a new school. The story follows an enthusiastic student who takes it upon themselves to give a new...
