Teenagers Book Reviews

Name: Sam
29 March 2024;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

A delightful hand-lettered account of first love, and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen friendships. Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes (translated from the Norwegian by Matt Bagguley) tells the story of Tuva as she starts seventh grade, with high hopes for the...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
26 March 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

Benjamin Creek does not believe in magic, preferring science, logic and reasoning until he is led into the impossibly magical world of Wreathenwold. With a girl called Elizabella, Benjamin finds himself on a perilous quest to find Elizabella's missing twin, Edwid, making a promise he is determ...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
22 March 2024;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

Bringing Back Kay-Kay is a fresh and original 'can't-put-it-down' mystery story for ages 9+ (Upper Key Stage 2). It would make a great read aloud or class novel set in modern-day India. Move it to the top of your 'to be read' pile! Lena is intent on fi...

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Name: Emma
21 March 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

The Kingdom Over the Sea is one of the most gripping, enjoyable, magical books I have read. I felt a strong emotional link with Yara as she struggles through her discoveries in unfamiliar lands and my heart both soared and sank with her. The struggle between the chemists and s...

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Name: Sam
21 March 2024;

Genre: Horror

Bite Risk: Caught Dead is the second book in this fast-paced fantasy horror for teens by S.J. Wills. A guaranteed great read for all, and an ideal choice for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant. Following the discovery of the Sequest conspiracy and their subsequent downfall, t...

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Name: Zarah Williams
20 March 2024;

Genre: Friends and family

Perfect book to read, love it, thank you Cath Howe

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Name: Stephen Leitch
19 March 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Mythical Japanese creatures, family secrets, school and destiny all come together in this exciting novel by A. J. Hartley. For 15 year old Caleb school is a lonely place, especially as one of the few half Japanese students at Porterfield High School. Despite being raised all-American, fitting...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
15 March 2024;

Genre: Adventure

In Pirates of Darksea, Christopher Reid longs to go on an adventure with Captain Thorne O'Malley aboard his pirate ship, the Stolen Sunrise, in a secret kingdom called Darksea. Followed by his younger brother, Max, he waits on the shore until, realising the Captain isn't comin...

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Name: Emelia Helliwell
13 March 2024;

Genre: Horror

At first glance you can tell what the theme of the book is going to be, with its well illustrated front cover. Bite Risk is a book that has family, friendship, trust and a dash of adventure, perfect for younger teens. Bite Risk follows the lives of teenagers in a small...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
08 March 2024;

Genre: Historical Fiction

All of Crossan's books are deeply affecting, totally immersive and utterly unforgettable and Where the Heart Should Be is no exception. Where the Heart Should Be is the story of lowly scullery maid Nell and Johnny, English heir to his Uncle's estate in...

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