Schools & Libraries Book Reviews
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How to Lose Yourself Completely
Name: Jenny Caddick
10 July 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
How to Lose Yourself Completely is a stunningly powerful and poignant book, tackling the sensitive themes of grief , mental health, compassion and addictions. This second person narrative is the dramatic and dangerous journey, both physically and emotionally, of Case, who is u...
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Hanna Asks for Help: A Big Bright Feelings Book
Name: Louise Gahan
10 July 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Tom Percival's Hanna Asks for Help is a warm and reassuring picture book that explores the importance of asking for support when things feel difficult. Hanna loves sports and is confident in her physical abilities, but she struggles with maths and becomes increasingly frustrat...
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Voice in the Flames
Name: Donna Burkert
10 July 2026;Genre: Adventure
Voice in the Flames by Mike Edwards is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller that blends mystery, history and the supernatural into a compelling story of friendship, loss and hope. Jack is still struggling to come to terms with the death of his father and the closure o...
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Max and Ella, Stuck Together
Name: Naura Age 9
09 July 2026;Genre: LBGTQ+
It is a amazing and wonderful story!
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Beacons of Light: A Journey Through the World of Lighthouses
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 July 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
Charting the development of lighthouses, Beacons of Light offers a fascinating look at these guiding towers and the essential role they play around the world. Presented as narrative non-fiction, the book manages to convey a wealth of information in a very accessible manner. Ad...
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The Thing About Giants
Name: Donna Burkert
08 July 2026;Genre: Myths & Legends
The Thing About Giants is an engaging story where giants are living a life in hiding, fearing for their life from humans. Within the city the giant hunters are revered, and Jacq is the daughter of giant hunters - destined for great things. Only she doesn't believe in hunting g...
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Milo and Twig
Name: Sue Wilsher
08 July 2026;Genre: Friends and family
When a little bird falls from his nest, he meets a boy called Milo who cares for him and calls him Twig. Milo tends to Twig's broken wing and in return, Twig shows him how to sing. But Twig misses the open skies and soon stops singing. Loving his friend and wanting him to be happy, Milo choses...
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The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School
Name: Lauren Maidman
07 July 2026;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
From the bestselling author of the much-loved Isadora Moon series, Harriet Muncaster invites readers into a brand-new magical world with the introduction of Wiska Wildflower. Wiska is a young Wiskling who lives in the enchanting Wiskling Wood and is about to begin an ex...
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Koalas in Capes: The Robot Spiders
Name: Jane Rew
07 July 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Dr Colossus makes his reappearance as villain in this latest escapade for Koalas in Capes: The Robot Spiders. That evil ostrich masterminds a plot to rob the good citizens of Pawtonia, using an army of robot spiders and the power of hypnosis. But, of course, he doesn't succeed...
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They Sent a Cat to Saturn
Name: Sue Wilsher
06 July 2026;Genre: Poetry
They Sent a Cat to Saturn is a wonderful new collection of poems from Valerie Bloom which deserves a place on every bookshelf. Organised into six sections, the book offers a wide selection of work, covering many subjects and styles. Perfect for sharing and performing or linger...
