Teenagers Book Reviews
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A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy
Name: Sam
01 September 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy is a highly amusing sci-fi adventure that explores some of the more complex issues of relationships, family and friendship, while laughing all the way. Gavin lives with his foster family in Middling and, having been moved from one foster...
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Running Out Of Time
Name: Nathan Cox
01 September 2022;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Running Out Of Time by Simon Fox is an action packed science fiction thriller that will hold the reader's interest from the very first to the very last page. The story twists and turns as it unravels leaving you guessing right to the end. I love how the story hops between past...
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And Everything Will be Glad to See You: Poems by Women and Girls
Name: Sue Wilsher
31 August 2022;Genre: Poetry
Nosy Crow have set a real precedent for beautifully presented poetry anthologies and this is no exception. The striking cloth bound cover with its stunning illustration is both tactile and tempting. The collection contains a wealth of poems from well-loved, familiar voices to newer poets whose...
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The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown
Name: Linda Canning
30 August 2022;Genre: Historical Fiction
The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown is a coming-of-age tale, following the life of the protagonist, Charity Brown. Charity's family belongs to a strict religious sect and the story follows the young girl as she struggles to find her place in the world. I am a big fan...
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Last Gamer Standing
Name: Donna Ritchie
24 August 2022;Genre: Science Fiction
Now I'm far from being a gamer, however, gamers - what a book for you (especially the ever increasing number of girls who are gamers). Set in 2067, the main character, Reyna, finds gaming hard going - not down to the actual game but because of the racism and sexism! I never knew that this occu...
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Outside Chance (Don't Doubt the Rainbow 2)
Name: Ruth Cornish
17 August 2022;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Outside Chance, the second book in the Don't Doubt The Rainbow series by Anthony Kessel, is a cracking read! Fast-paced and page-turning, I read it in a couple of sittings whilst on holiday and it was the perfect mystery to enjoy at the beach. That said, it wo...
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Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame
Name: Linda Canning
16 August 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
If I were to write down a list of my class's favourite things to find in a book, the latest installment in the Loki series would hit them all. Utterly madcap? Check. Hilariously funny? Check. Completely random? Check. Filled with glorious illustrations? Check The list could go on! Louie...
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The Worlds We Leave Behind
Name: Lorraine Ansell
15 August 2022;Genre: Friends and family
Hector is the class clown and sometimes, just sometimes, the class bully. One day he causes an accident and suddenly his one true friend and life are no longer the same. Full of anger and a sense of injustice, Hector is offered an unusual deal by a strange old lady and her dog. Offering to mak...
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Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain
Name: Rhiannon Cook
15 August 2022;Genre: Personal Growth
Written as ten chapters, plus an overview, Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain introduces the reader to this complex organ and then lays out ten pieces of advice on making the most of it. This includes facts about the brain, ways to improve your mood and mental stamina, and an...
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The Accidental Stowaway
Name: Lisa Watkins
13 August 2022;Genre: Mystery & Detective
When on the run and seeking a hiding place, Patch runs up the gangway of RMS Glorious and seeks shelter; it is only when it is too late that Patch realises the ship has set sail and she has become an accidental stowaway. Whilst onboard, Patch makes friends from all different backgrounds who ne...
