Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Bethany Age 14
17 September 2024;

Genre: Horror

I really loved How to Survive a Horror Movie, it is a horror and very thrilling with lots of unexpected twists. As soon as I started reading, the book had its hooks in me and I finished the book that evening. It is very engaging with just the right amount of the supernatural.<...

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Name: Natalie J McChrystal Plimmer
17 September 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Based on Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman's Unicorn Academy chapter books, Under the Fairy Moon is a companion book to the Netflix programmes of the same name, retelling the first episode of the second series. Sapphire Dorm remain central to the adventures however there appears t...

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Name: Joanne Thomas
17 September 2024;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

A gorgeous book following little green the caterpillar as she confronts her worries about change. Her friends have all changed into butterflies and little green will be next, however she's not quite sure how she feels about changing and is worried and scared. She sets out to talk to others abo...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
16 September 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

This edition of Anne of Green Gables is a beautifully illustrated re-telling of the wonderfully classic story of lively, impetuous and charming orphan Anne ( with an 'e' ) Shirley who, despite being a girl and not a boy as expected, is adopted by siblings Matthew and Marilla C...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
16 September 2024;

Genre: Dystopian

An intriguing and disturbingly credible premise sees a nation lulled into a state-controlled state of apathy.  Tampering with the water supplies has led to a population of passive conformists, with anger, fear and dissent mere memories.  But it is a world of supposed calm that...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
16 September 2024;

Genre: Picture Books

Nibbles the Book Monster has gone searching for snacks, but he can't seem to find a book to satisfy his tastes.  One's too slimy, one's too sweet and the next is too smelly - will he ever find a book which tastes just right? Nibbles The Very Hungry Book Monster is the f...

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Name: Jessica Bunney
16 September 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

The ever-popular mouse and rabbit, Pip and Posy, from the BAFTA-nominated pre-school TV series, are back again - this time with a Halloween special. This series focuses on navigating friendships and is a series that is so relatable to children aged between 3-6 who are learning to deal with sce...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
16 September 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Big Tech and high stakes mark this AI-inspired story of a girl inheriting her father's company, and with it,  a whole world of trouble. 17-year-old Riya's father has built the Anticipation Machine - 'ART', a game-changing tool with the power to predict people's futures. With only six keyholder...

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Name: Emelia Helliwell
16 September 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Our Wicked Histories is a gothic murder-mystery novel.  It had a slow start for me but once I got through the first chapter or two, I was hooked!  The way in which the author writes the story is brilliant. The use of flashbacks and the twists and turns keeps you on the...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
16 September 2024;

Genre: Poetry

'The river's a singer, As he dances along, The countryside echoes The notes of his song.'  A lively, joyous collection of poems, The River's a Singer offers a wonderful range of works, celebrating nature, family, cultural heritage and identity. Many of...

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