Teenagers Book Reviews
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The Door of No Return
Name: Stephen Leitch
22 February 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander is a powerful and stunning verse novel set in the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom in Africa in 1860. The story follows Kofi Offin, an 11-year-old boy who has an affinity with water, and especially swimming in the Offin River - his friend...
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Woodwitch
Name: Hayley Summerfield
22 February 2023;Genre: Fantasy
Skye McKenna’s acclaimed Hedgewitch adventure continues with her second book, Woodwitch. This brilliant story takes us back to the magical world of Hedgely where the land of Faerie lies just beyond the enchanted village. Cassie and the Oak Patr...
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Paper World: Human Body
Name: Sharon Porter
22 February 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
On an initial flick through, Paper World, Human Body by Ruth Symons and illustrated by Gail Armstrong, looked like a simple book. How wrong we were! Each page has a plethora of flaps to lift and read, making every page an explosion of exploration (according to Y aged 9). Y is...
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What the World Doesn't See
Name: Clare Wilkins
21 February 2023;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
This poignant, sensitive read is a story of familial love tested to its limits. Maudie and Jake have been left devastated by their father's recent death; their mother, sinking into depression and barely able to fulfil parental responsibilities. As a family already living with the complications...
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Glow up, Lara Bloom
Name: Linda Brown
20 February 2023;Genre: Friends and family
Lara Bloom is a teenager that shares her innermost secrets with her diary, that is until her older brother gets a good read of it and threatens to air her secrets if she doesn't do his chores! However, her best friends find an online journal for her to use, which she finds amazing. Lara is the...
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The Monkey Who Fell From The Future
Name: Louise Baker
20 February 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
The plan was simple; using their genius invention, the Time Tablet, on national television, Thomas and his cousin Kylie were only supposed to make contact with the inhabitants of 2425 to see how life had changed. They definitely weren't supposed to find themselves in a post-apocalyptic society...
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Glow Up, Lara Bloom
Name: Clair Bossons
20 February 2023;Genre: Friends and family
I was not expecting to enjoy reading Glow Up, Lara Bloom quite as much as I did. To be honest, this isn't the type of book that I would usually pick to read for myself but I absolutely loved it! When Lara's brother Daniel discovers her diary, Lara turns to an online app in whi...
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The Time Tider
Name: Donna Ritchie
19 February 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
Such a brilliant idea for a story…a Time Tider - whose job is to collect unused time!!! Absolutely brilliant! 12-year-old Mara has many missing elements in her life; what happened to her mother?; why does she live in a van with her dad?; why are they always on the move? Arriving in different t...
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The Rescue of Ravenwood
Name: Beverley Somerset
18 February 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
Due to complicated family circumstances, 11-year-old Bea has lived all her life with her Uncle Leo, his partner Martha, and Martha's son Raffy, with only infrequent visits from her actual parents. She loves her life at Ravenwood, the old house owned by Leo and his two brothers. Surrounded by f...
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The Rescue of Ravenwood
Name: Sue Wilsher
17 February 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
Ravenwood has been home to Bea and Raffy for as long as they can remember. To them, it's perfect, so when faced with the idea it could be sold, the children are determined to save it no matter what. Natasha Farrant crafts the most beautiful stories which are full of heart and hope and in The R...
