Teenagers Book Reviews

Name: Emma Nelson
17 June 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Magicalia: Race of Wonders by Jennifer Bell is a spellbinding new novel that whisks readers into a vibrant world of magical creatures and epic adventures. The story follows young Bitsy, whose life is upended when her father is kidnapped by a giant, purple 'hamstoceros'. With t...

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Name: Donna Ritchie
14 June 2024;

Genre: Personal Growth

Bird Boy is a beautiful book from Catherine Bruton, the author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria. Home schooled for two years, 12-year-old Will lives with his mum in a tower block. His life is complicated. Will's mum has issues with her mental health and doesn't like to go outside....

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Name: Louisa Farrow
13 June 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

It's always fun to read a new book inspired by the Greek myths and this one's a hoot. The plotting is tight and pacy, and draws on motifs and back narratives from well-known myths to make a satisfyingly original new story.  In Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Ho...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
12 June 2024;

Genre: Adventure

What if magic needed to be tamed before it could be used safely? What if magic could be harvested, stored and stolen like jewellery? What if magic were edible? In this exciting new series, Ravena Guron has all kinds of fun imagining a world where magic is a hazardous commodity. The Ripo...

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Name: Ellie Age 12
07 June 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

This book has got me hooked on the Girl, Missing series. Me and my friend exchange books a lot as we have similar taste in books and this book is the one we talk about the most.  Love this book - can't wait to get more books from Sophie McKenzie.

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Name: Clair Bossons
06 June 2024;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

Helen Comerford's debut novel The Love Interest is set in 2024 and provides us with a unique take on the superhero genre. I found myself hooked from the very first page. The dystopian world where some people have superpowers and there are some mutant EV creatures is very well...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
03 June 2024;

Genre: Science Fiction

Jacob and Kira are twin geniuses from Mbale, Uganda. Jacob is quieter and more circumspect, Kira is bolder and inclined to take risks, but both are spectacularly intelligent. They designed a wireless hacking device when they were only nine years old, while their latest invention is an atmosphe...

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Name: Isabella Age 9
01 June 2024;

Genre: Poetry

I love it sooooo much - my teacher read The Final Year to my class and we love it.

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Name: Janet Fisher
31 May 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

In a small enclave near Cambridge live the descendants of the Greek gods. Hannah Messenger is the grand-daughter of Hermes, currently in prison. Entry to Hockwold is past a large stone beyond which everyone is a descendant of the gods. The community is headed up by Zeus (retired) and his wife...

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Name: Olivia Age 11
28 May 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

I absolutely love Which Way to Anywhere! It's full of adventure and fun and is a really good read. Cressida always comes up with good names that people don't usually get called. I have read every single book in the How to Train Your Dragon and <a href="/books/the-wizards-of-on...

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