Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

Name: Jacqueline Harris
25 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

When her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off to find her, setting foot in the castle of the dreaded Wolf Queen. Can Ysolda rescue her sister by doing as the Wolf Queen commands? In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen is a story of magic and adventure...

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Name: Jessica Bunney
25 April 2024;

Genre: Environment

I was very excited when I saw that a book from my childhood had been redesigned and republished by none other than the extremely talented Axel Scheffler!  Sam Plants a Sunflower is the perfect mix of narrative and information for any young budding gardener. What's more, this b...

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Name: Jane Rew
25 April 2024;

Genre: Environment

On first appearances, I supposed Explodapedia: Rewild - Can Nature heal Our World? would appeal more to adults and doubted whether primary school children would have the stamina to read it. However, I now think it will not only interest but excite some youngsters - those who a...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
25 April 2024;

Genre: Environment

Containing 50 poems inspired by nature, Outside In: Nature Poems is a wonderfully uplifting collection. Daniel Thompson's love of the outdoors and the healing joy of nature shines through each poem. There are poems about the weather, animals, the season… showing all the variet...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
25 April 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends, the latest title in the Scholastic Folktales, Myths and Legends series, offers a collection of stories from East Asia, thoughtfully retold by Eva Wong Nava. The anthology includes tales from China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Mon...

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Name: Clair Age 11
24 April 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

This is a heart-warming, humorous coming-of-age story written by the Yoto Carnegie Medal-shortlisted author of Steady for This. Anton and his gang of friends strike fear into the hearts of the you...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
24 April 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Sent to live with his uncle in the Lake District, Will is faced with a life far removed from the one he is used to. When he makes friends with Omar, a refugee from Afghanistan, he finds the confidence to explore and the two boys discover an osprey nest. As they watch the birds, naming them, Wi...

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Name: Donna Burkert
23 April 2024;

Genre: Adventure

Twins Scarlett and Thomas have a secret. When they stay with their grandad, they get to travel to different places to experience life throughout history. Today it's The Stone Age, but they can't make up their minds what part of Stone Age life they want to see. Thomas wants to see a Sabre-tooth...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
23 April 2024;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

Heather and her friends Lloyd, Nat and Arlene live at Fablehouse, a home for mixed-race children born after World War 2. Following their adventures in Fae Fields, they each have a magical power which is growing stronger every day. Heather finds that she can conjure fire, and this scares her be...

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Name: Janet Fisher
22 April 2024;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

Will and his father have fallen on hard times. After an accident at work his father lost his job and cannot find other work, resulting in a move to a grotty flat in a bad area and very little money. The book is called The Wrong Shoes because Will's trainers have a hole so his...

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