Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Beverley Somerset
07 August 2026;

Genre: Friends and family

Robyn, Will and Scarlet are in Y8 at Sherwood High School. Robyn's parents have split up and her father is working abroad, so Robyn lives with her Grandad above his bike shop, where she loves helping to fix bikes with him. Scarlet is in foster care; she really likes her new foster parents and...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
04 August 2026;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

I Can't Do It... YET is the latest addition to The Courage Club series, and it delivers an uplifting and important message in a fun and engaging way. The phrase "I can't do it" is one that we hear and say every day, but this story beautifully reminds us of the power of adding...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
03 August 2026;

Genre: Personal Growth

Sports fan and dedicated gamer Sam Greenway has finally reached TY - transition year - at school; an opportunity for the soon-to-be adults of Dunebenvin Secondary try on their various futures for size. All except Sam, that is. With no accessible transport, there's no way Sam can be part of cla...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
03 August 2026;

Genre: Adventure

Worm's Big Dig is a fabulous new adventure that takes readers on an exciting journey beneath the ground. Worm is happily minding his own business when a group of humans suddenly disrupts his peaceful day, sending him on an unexpected and epic underground adventure. Thin...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
03 August 2026;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mistakes are Great! is the latest addition to The Courage Club series, and it delivers an uplifting and important message in a fun and engaging way. Everyone is scared to make a mistake; the Mistake Monsters appear when you do! However, one girl doesn't run or hide or g...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
28 July 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

Marigold is a Chicken is a charming picture book about realising that you are you, and that is the best thing you can be. When the hens in the coop start hatching their eggs, the chicks that emerge are all excellent at something - science, art or Maths even...but Marigo...

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Name: Clair Bossons
27 July 2026;

Genre: Supernatural

If you are looking for a book that provides a complete escape from reality, then pick this one! It has the most eye-catching cover and its content will also grab your attention. The story follows Elle Fields (Elysia) who, with the use of magic, is able to visit the Afte...

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Name: Tracy Parvin
24 July 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

Meet the O'Hare Family; Mummy, Daddy, and siblings Jackson and (narrator) Harley. Our two erstwhile heroes love to cause chaos. Not that they really realise that this would be the result of their exuberant playing: they just get a little bit carried away. What could be more exciting than creat...

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Name: Jen Bevan
24 July 2026;

Genre: Personal Growth

Sasha is going to play at her friend Leo's house. She is pleased but feeling shy and is not sure she will enjoy herself. Leo introduces lots of game ideas but Sasha is feeling too shy to play until she shares her feeling with Leo. Once she has shared her feeling, she feels much more confident....

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Name: Sam
21 July 2026;

Genre: Environment & Nature

And Now We Run by Nicola Penfold is an action-packed page turner, driven by compelling, believable characters in their life-or-death race against time. The story is superbly set in the awkward early days of secondary school, when friendships are tested, and finding your...

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