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  • The Zombie Project

    The Zombie Project

    Name: Sam
    02 January 2025;

    Genre: Horror

    A brave young female protagonist and an action-packed zombie adventure, what a page turner! The Zombie Project is the debut novel of Alice Nuttall and is a 'must read' for any middle grade reader who loves a thrill, although perhaps not for the faint hearted!<...

  • Hunt for the Golden Scarab  (Time Keys, book 1)

    Hunt for the Golden Scarab (Time Keys, book 1)

    Name: Hayley Summerfield
    30 December 2024;

    Genre: Adventure

    M.G Leonard’s new epic series Time Keys starts with Hunt for the Golden Scarab.  This time-travelling adventure is full to the brim with mystery, sinister characters and a gripping storyline that will captivate the readers imagination. ...

  • The Maze Runner

    The Maze Runner

    Name: Daniel Age 10
    18 December 2024;

    Genre: Adventure

    I love the book and it has a lot of detail. I would love it if you could do another book that is like the same.

  • The Boy to Beat the Gods

    The Boy to Beat the Gods

    Name: Donna Ritchie
    12 December 2024;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    The Boy to Beat the Gods is a brilliant first book from Ashley Thorpe. It follows Kayode on his quest to get his sister, Temi, back from the Orishas. It begins with Kayode living in his village awaiting the return of the Orishas - the gods - when they come to take the fruit of...

  • Black History for Every Day of the Year

    Black History for Every Day of the Year

    Name: Clare Wilkins
    15 November 2024;

    Genre: Representation & Inclusion

    This fabulous new history is an introduction to notable black figures and events across centuries and from around the world. From noted historical names familiar to most of us - Malcolm X, Olaudah Equiano and Mary Seacole - to standout contemporary figures - Jordan Peele, Davi...

  • Jed Greenleaf

    Jed Greenleaf

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    14 November 2024;

    Genre: Fantasy

    It is the reign of Queen Jane III and the Guild of Iron, led by Cromwell, helps her rule the kingdom of Albion. Although the six magickal guilds compete for this role every year, it has been a long time since any guild other than Fire or Iron has been in charge. When orphan Jed finds hi...

  • Heist Royale: The enemies-to-lovers sequel to Thieves' Gambit

    Heist Royale: The enemies-to-lovers sequel to Thieves' Gambit

    Name: Linda Brown
    12 November 2024;

    Genre: Adventure

    Heist Royale is the sequel to the action-packed Thieves' Gambit and once again this super YA author has filled the pages with yet another fast-paced and dynamic plot. The story picks up six months late...

  • The Twelve

    The Twelve

    Name: Ruth Cornish
    04 November 2024;

    Genre: Myths & Legends

    The Twelve by Liz Hyde is a beautifully crafted middle grade book with an enticing, atmospheric cover illustrated by Tom de Freston. Although this novel is a mixture of adventure, fantasy, magic and mystery, I agree with author, Hannah Gold, in her own review soundbite, that t...

  • On The Wall: Finding Happiness in the Strangest of Places

    On The Wall

    Name: Jo Clarke
    01 November 2024;

    Genre: Personal Growth

    Starting secondary school can be a daunting time; many young readers will relate to the feelings of anxiety, the pressure to 'fit in', the fear of standing out, the fear of being overlooked. But Finley is 'happy everywhere. And happy all the time'. When Finley begins the new stage of ed...

  • Podkin and the Tentacled Terror

    Podkin and the Tentacled Terror

    Name: Jenny CADDICK
    01 November 2024;

    Genre: Fantasy

    A return to the World of Podkin One-Ear is always an absolute joy and offers a totally immersive reading experience, taking you into an amazing fantasy world.  Podkin and the Tentacled Terror is the eighth in this thrilling, adventurous and heart warming quest by Podkin to def...