Fern has spent her whole life in the rainforest, and loves nothing more than climbing, exploring and talking to the trees. When she suddenly has to leave all that behind and move to London, with only an eccentric uncle for company, Fern feels entirely [...]
June 5, 2022
Following on from Jennifer Bell’s Wonderscape friends Arthur, Ren and Cecily are now transported to the year 2493, where the secretive villain Deadlock has uncovered powerful time-travelling technology. To stop Deadlock, the friends must enter Legendarium ‘s dangerous Irontide Tournament, where one wrong move could [...]
Sade and Her Shadow Beasts is a a story about a twelve-year-old girl who has been escaping to an imaginary world ever since her mum passed away. In a fantasy world she goes on endless adventures atop her purple-winged bird, Nix. But soon she [...]
May 26, 2022
Following on from the fantastical adventures of the Brightstorm twins in Brightstorm and Wildspark Firesong is the exciting conclusion to this adventure-packed trilogy by Vashti Hardy with illustrations by George Ermos. This book is published by Scholastic. To find out more about the first [...]
From Simon Farnaby is another hilarious adventure for a girl called Rose and her ancient relative Merdyn, who happens to be the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Joining them is Bubbles the guinea pig who still can’t stop pooing!!! If you missed the first [...]
Ever since the first lockdown the sales of the Louis the Laugh books have soared. Children tell Pete Johnson that Louis’s antics and his mission to get everyone laughing has helped boost their spirits! Laughter it seems, really is the best medicine! And now comes Louis’s [...]
May 15, 2022
This non-fiction title published by Little Tiger Press is an inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing with a clear and concise text from Becky Davies and characterful, approachable illustrations from Patricia Hu. it is perfect for ANYONE who wants to see how a [...]
Featuring two non-binary protagonists ‘Alice Austen Lived Here’ by Alex Gino is a powerful story that will encourage kids to consider the history they are traditionally taught and what it means to be included. Our young reviewer was inspired to consider his own community’s history [...]
In this touching story readers will be left wondering if Big Foot is a real character or a make-believe friend who Minnie imagined to combat her loneliness as she grieves for her mother … you decide! It will appeal to fans of Stig of the [...]
From Lily Bailey is a story about a 12 year old boy who suffers with O.C.D. The author has experience of living with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and writes with first-hand knowledge about its impact on a young person. Her hope is that this fictional story [...]
It is not very often we get the opportunity to review graphic novels but this one is a beauty with glossy vibrant pages and an important environmental message. It is perfect for readers who want to save the oceans and the creatures within from [...]
For readers who enjoy stories that will make them laugh out loud here is one from author Jordan Sonnenblick. Most kids would agree that sometimes somethings can go wrong. But in this story, set in the USA, for Jordan (the main character) A LOT goes [...]
This book is inspired by true story about a family who move from Hong Kong to the USA in an attempt to try to escape Covid-19. Our young reviewer describes it as ‘engaging’ – we suggest it will also help young readers to be [...]
From Ele Fountain is a compelling thriller with fantastic characters set in a futuristic world where everyone is isolated from each other in their homes. Imagine a world where the only other children you meet are on screen. Where infection is deadly, and everyone must [...]
This non-fiction picture book is suitable for for primary school children aged 6-10 years. It is full of fascinating facts about several influential activists lives that are presented in an attractive way. As you can see in the sample pages below each person’s story is [...]
April 24, 2022
Hotel Magnifique is about Jani, a seventeen year old girl who has to care of her younger sister Zosa as their parents are dead. They live in a poor orphanage, dreaming of adventure. This book follows Jani as she and her sister manage to get [...]
April 19, 2022
A book that will fire a young reader’s imagination and bust gender stereotypes about magicians by Justyn Edwards. Thirteen-year-old Flick Lions has won a place on a new television show, in which young people compete to win the legacy of The Great Fox, one of [...]
Every Cloud by Ros Roberts is a story that will especially resonate someone in Year 6 who is preparing to move from primary to secondary school. During this transitional time lots of people understandably experience concerns about making new friends because no one wants [...]
April 15, 2022
Readers aged 8-11 years who like funny stories in a contemporary setting will enjoy this book by Danny Wallace. It is illustrated by Gemma Correll and has glittery foil letters on the front cover. Joe Smith is average in every way. He is average height. [...]
April 7, 2022
Fans of The Last Bear have been eagerly awaiting another animal adventure by Hannah Gold, whose writing has the capacity to empower her young characters, and in doing so, her readers. The Lost Whale is another story with a subtle animal conservation / environmental message [...]
March 30, 2022
