Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Sam
07 August 2025;

Genre: Science Fiction

The most important thing in the world to 17-year-old Calico is saving the life of her younger sister Asha. After years of unsuccessful medical treatment, Asha is now dying. So, when Calico is offered the possibility of a miracle cure for her sister, she jumps at the chance. However, all is not...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
07 August 2025;

Genre: Non Fiction

Following Secrets of Bees, this is the second book in this series which explores big ideas, inspiring curiosity and encouraging enquiring minds. Written...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
06 August 2025;

Genre: Animals

Will's best friend is his dog, Whisker, but since his family have moved house, Whisker has to live with Will's Gran where Will goes to stay every weekend to spend time with his beloved dog. One afternoon, Will and Whisker are magically transported to Wolf World; Whisker has become a wolf and h...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
06 August 2025;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Celtic Myths: Meet the God, Creatures, and Heroes of Celtic Legend is the latest in a series of books from DK celebrating these ancient stories. Beautifully presented, full of colourful illustrations, this book offers a wealth of tales from the Celtic people o...

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Name: Maria
04 August 2025;

Genre: Personal Growth

Mark the shark loves to play and have fun in the sea but if he does not win, he goes SNAP and upsets his friends and spoils the games and fun. In The Snappy Shark, we are taken on a journey of Mark the shark's games and activities and his bad temper when he does not win. Mark'...

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Name: Jen Bevan
04 August 2025;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Over the past year my daughter and I have read many graphic novels (comic books); we love them. This is another one to add to our collection. As soon as my daughter, age nine, saw the book, she was reading. She then recounted the origin story and first adventure to the whole family. <st...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
04 August 2025;

Genre: Friendship

Best friends Doodle and Dot both love drawing, but they don't always agree on things. Dot loves nice, neat lines whilst Doodle much prefers random squiggles - squiggles which get out of control! They must work together to contain them and restore order. Squiggles on the Loose is...

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Name: Jen Bevan
01 August 2025;

Genre: Funny Stories

How To Train Your Teacher is a very funny book to help parents and children get rid of first day worries when starting school. The book is a guide for young children on how a school day works and what they have to do to look after their teacher throughout the day. It is writte...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
01 August 2025;

Genre: Funny Stories

Grimwood lovers, the wait is over! Rock the Vote is the amazingly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly illustrated comedy-adventure series.  Grimwood is on the hunt for a new mayor in the fifth wild and wacky part of Nadia Shireen's bestselling woodl...

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Name: Louise Gahan
31 July 2025;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Time Runs Like a River is a stunning picture book that captures the flow, grace, beauty of nature and encourages thoughtful reflection. Emma Carlisle's lyrical storytelling and evocative illustrations invite young readers to slow down and observe the ever-changing natural worl...

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