Young Adult Book Reviews
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Phoenix Flame
Name: Andrew Mullen
27 August 2021;Genre: Fantasy
Phoenix Flame is a solid sequel to Haven Fall, which is full of action from the get go as it picks up almost straight after the end of the first book. Sara has continued to describe and develop the worlds that her characters inhabit beautifully; and the relationships between c...
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Hide and Seek
Name: Jacqueline Harris
22 August 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
It is Paris, 1942. Amelie Dreyfus is hiding in a cupboard playing hide and seek with her family. There is the sound of heavy boots and German soldiers come and take Amelie's parents and brother away. The family are Jewish, and Amelie finds herself alone, having to fend for herself and stay ali...
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A Hunter's Moon
Name: Clair Bossons
21 August 2021;Genre: Supernatural
I really enjoyed reading this book. I've read a lot of child/teen fiction, and this was something different. If you like a mystery, mythological creatures, or wolves you'll love this story as it gradually unfolds to reveal more. A Hunter's Moon has a gentle beginning to...
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Hide and Secrets
Name: Linda Brown
18 August 2021;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Hide and Secrets follows 14-year-old Cat, who is still reeling from her father's death some 18 months ago. Her little sister Bess hasn't spoken since that day and she constantly falls out with her sort of celebrity mom. To top it all off, her mom has also gone and rented out t...
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Myths and Legends: An Illustrated Guide to their Origins and Meanings
Name: Sue Wilsher
18 August 2021;Genre: Myths & Legends
Completely absorbing, Myths and Legends: An Illustrated Guide to their Origins and Meanings is an absolute treasure trove of information about some of the most enthralling stories ever told. Full of illustrations, artifacts and works of art, the complexities and wonders of the...
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The Harm Tree
Name: Linda Brown
18 August 2021;Genre: Science Fiction
The Harm Tree is like dipping into a YA version of A Game of Thrones, (sadly no dragons), as it's full of dark magic, politics, bloodthirsty battles and a wonderful protector in the shape of a huge wolf. Nine years before our two main protagonists take up the battle, two princ...
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Ace of Spades
Name: Catherine Purcell
18 August 2021;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Ace of Spades is a High School drama the like of which you've not read before! Pretty Little Liars meets Gossip Girl doesn't quite hit the mark; those comparisons belittle the very sinister undertones and motives driving Aces, the anonymous shadow targeting Devon and Chiamaka....
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The Paper and Hearts Society: Read With Pride
Name: Catherine Purcell
16 August 2021;Genre: Friends and family
The first book in this trilogy introduced us to the group and focused on Tabby during their summer full of bookish adventures. This, the second book, follows Olivia, a high achieving, usually organised, power house as she enters Year 11; and it's not long before Olivia discovers her haven, the...
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Our Beautiful Game
Name: Linda Brown
16 August 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
Our Beautiful Game is set during the First World War. The plot has been cleverly wrapped around true historical events and the author, through her wonderful writing, shows how much she has researched her topic by basing her central character on the life of the famous female fo...
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The Summer We Turned Green
Name: Joanna Hewish
13 August 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
Original and absorbing but filled with such an important message, this book is perfect for teen readers. The Summer We Turned Green tells the story of a typical, normal neighbourhood who all live peacefully. That is until the Council decide to begin building a new airport acro...
