Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Lizi Backhouse
29 April 2020;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Wolf looks bad so he feels bad, he feels bad so he acts bad, but can a group of animals that go through their own changes convince him that he doesn't have to be that way?  Born Bad is ultimately about being able to be yourself, it's entertaining but quite wordy so suits a sli...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
29 April 2020;

Genre: Young fiction

Fast-paced furry fun in this superhero story full of feline superpowers by author Gwyneth Moor. Tagg and Sugarfoot are following in their parents' paw-prints as the newest crime-fighting Super Cat Agents tasked with battling evil moggie villians like the feared and frightening Gory Gus and Maxim...

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Name: Jessica Bunney
29 April 2020;

Genre: Funny Stories

Another brilliant adventure book from Nosy Crow! John Condon tells the story of a boy who repeatedly raises a false alarm that 'The Pirates Are Coming!'. With an accompanying QR code, the story is read-aloud with excellent sound effects and accents which completely brings the...

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Name: Jessica Bunney
29 April 2020;

Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales

What a treat to hold another visually stunning picture book and fictional fantasy story from Beatrice Blue. Children of all ages will love poring over the incredible detail in Once Upon A Dragon's Fire. Diversity in books is incredibly important and this black, Asian, ethnic minority (BAME) bo...

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Name: Rhiannon Cook
28 April 2020;

Genre: Adventure

Two Sides and Midge and Mo are the latest Colour Fiction titles from Little Tiger Group. The Colour Fiction books are designed to bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books for children aged 5-8, while also addressing emotions such as anxiety, lone...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
28 April 2020;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

Jude and Mum have moved house for the 13th time and now live by the sea. The house they have bought comes with a sitting tenant, Henry Lake, an odd and reclusive old man who occupies the middle floor of their new house. Jude, who did not want to move in the first place, is angry at having to s...

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Name: Lucy Newton
22 April 2020;

Genre: Environment & Nature

A Climate in Chaos tackles the difficult subject of climate change. Such a huge and complex topic is difficult for many adults to understand so trying to explain it to children can be hard. Instead of giving reams of tricky facts to understand, this book breaks down the import...

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Name: Nicola Cleveland
20 April 2020;

Genre: Historical Fiction

When a ghost and an illness threaten the tiny corner of the underground space they call home, Zinnie and her sisters must find a way to stay together, while being hunted by the police. As Zinnie agrees to undertake a special job, she quickly finds herself caught in a murderous web of lies. Can...

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Name: Bryony Davies
19 April 2020;

Genre: Non Fiction

Real-Life Disasters: Investigate what really happened is an interesting book covering a range of real disasters throughout history. These range from volcanic eruptions to icebergs.Each disaster has two double page spreads. The first of these covers the story of the...

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Name: Nikki Stiles
19 April 2020;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

A beautiful and cleverly written story by Nicola Davies to celebrate the 30th birthday of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Every Child a Song begins with a foreword from Davies about the United Nations; what it is and the work that it does. This in itself...

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