Latest Reviews

Name: Sam
01 November 2022;

Genre: Funny Stories

Operation Nativity is a fabulously funny story that is the PERFECT Christmas adventure; full of laughter, family and friendship, all tied up beautifully with the magic of Christmas. Oscar and his family have been invited to spend Christmas with his Grandparents at their...

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Name: Maria
01 November 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

How to Make a Book is a fabulous non fiction book about how a book is written, created and published. This book chronicles each stage in the book process with illustrations, facts and chatty information to help children and adults understand this process. I learned so m...

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Name: Maria Faithorn
01 November 2022;

Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales

This is a beautiful collection of five classic stories, each retold in more detail than is commonly done. Additionally, these great, alternative tellings of well-known stories will catch the attention of children who may feel a bit too 'grown up' for the likes of Red Riding Hood and Cinderella...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
20 October 2022;

Genre: Fantasy

Kai and Boneshadow is another instalment from the Dragon Storm series. In this book we look in to the story of Kai and his dragon, Boneshadow. Boneshadow is yet to discover what his power is and Kai is the 'nice one' in the dragonseer camp. After the children...

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Name: Donna Burkert
10 October 2022;

Genre: Adventure

Max loves magic, it runs in the family, and from the very first time that his dad showed him how to do a trick, he has been learning, practising and performing. He helps his dad on the market and often uses his magic to wow passers-by to help sell some of the toys from the stall. And things we...

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Name: Nicola Mansfield
10 October 2022;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

For me, there are a few names that are synonymous with a good read and one of those names is Laura Ellen Anderson, and she did not disappoint! The rise in popularity of graphic novels has been astronomical and rightfully so; they are such a great way to strengthen reading and improve children'...

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Name: Jennifer Bevan
08 October 2022;

Genre: Young fiction

Rudy and the monster school is a lovely book about standing up when things are wrong. An excellent story for PSHE discussions around difference and not judging people by the way they look. This is a great short novel to read in class. There are many opportunities to stop and discuss how the ch...

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Name: Jennifer Bevan
08 October 2022;

Genre: Young fiction

Rudy and the Wolf Cub is a great short story for children who are moving from picture books to novels. The mix of pictures and chapters helps the book to feel less daunting. Rudy is instantly likeable and you are hoping all turns out well in each chapter. A great book to intro...

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Name: Emma Nelson
08 October 2022;

Genre: Funny Stories

156 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton is part of the supreme 'The 13-Story Treehouse' series which has sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone. Its madcap capers are a joy and the books are perfect for those that love Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
05 October 2022;

Genre: Animals

This beautifully written early chapter book is the second in the series of Einstein the Penguin's adventures. This book is filled with humorous twists and turns which will be loved by adults and children alike. This story follows the wonderful relationship between Einstein and...

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