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Monsters: The Passion and Loss that Created Frankenstein
Name: Tanja Jennings
29 April 2019;This ambitious third person narrative novel, written in the present tense, delves into the tragic life of Mary Shelley taking care to give voices to all the men [Godwin, Lord Byron, Hogg, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Polidori] and women who were players in this melodrama. The stories of Mary's moth...
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Izzy and Tristan
Name: Catherine Purcell
29 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
'This is not a novel. It's a romance.' The first words echoing the last in Shannon Dunlap's book. There is an immediate attraction between Izzy and Tristan but, before they can act upon it, Tristan's cousin Marcus stakes a claim on Izzy. Remaining silent, they become ensnared in lies and decei...
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Mary's Monster
Name: Tanja Jennings
29 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
Mary's Monster is a sublime work of art lovingly crafted, meticulously researched and stunningly realised by the talented and tenacious Lita Judge, who, like Mary, found renewed strength through creativity after challenging times. She has cleverly constructed Mary Shelley's tempestuous and troubl...
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Mo, Lottie and the Junkers
Name: Bryony Davies
28 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
Mo, Lottie and the Junkers is a new adventure from Jennifer Killick. Cleverly presented as a Vlog from Mo and Lottie, unlikely friends and nearly step siblings, this story will capture the imaginations of adults and children of all ages. It is hard to review without spoiling the plot as much acti...
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Level Up
Name: Sam Phillips
28 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
Looking for a book to entice a reluctant reader or a young reader who has yet to gain the confidence or stamina to challenge 'real books' independently, then this is the book for you. Level Up has been selected for the Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge 2019 and after reading it, it is clea...
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Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles
Name: Megan Age 11
27 April 2019;Genre: Fantasy
Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles is about a 14 year old boy, Ronan who is the youngest recruit of the secret Irish police. The story follows how they and he handle the misdeeds of lots of magical creatures and they aren't short of those! I found this book absolutely hilarious! I loved it. I...
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Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space
Name: Leia Sands
25 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
Having read and enjoyed Once upon a Raindrop by James Carter, I was pleased to see the publication of this book about space. The book provides a good introduction to young children to the Big Bang and the origins of life on Earth. The author combines poetry with non fiction to create a 'poeti...
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The Big Beyond
Name: Leia Sands
25 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
The Big Beyond is an enjoyable picture book which provides a great introduction into the history of space exploration for young children. It is a beautiful book, full of informative and interesting facts about space missions, the moon landing and rocket travel. What makes this book special is...
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Cinnamon
Name: June Hughes
24 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
Cinnamon is a princess in a faraway country in a faraway time. She is blessed with great beauty but she is blind and does not speak. Her parents, desperate to hear her voice, offer great riches (a field of mango trees, a parrot and a portrait of the princess's aunt) to anyone who can get her to t...
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Don't Hug the Pug
Name: Lizi Backhouse
24 April 2019;Genre: Adventure
Don't hug the pug is a simple book; baby likes to cuddle but is repeatedly told not to 'hug the pug'. Instead he is told he can hug various items that rhyme with pug but not the dog itself as it is stinky. The story ends with the adult in the story realising it's not the pug that smells, it is i...
