Book Reviews

Reviews that I have done about books from other authors.

10 February 2022

Amari and the Night Brothers

Bursting with magic, adventure and danger, Amari and the Night Brothers also deals beautifully with the issues of prejudice and minority. I loved the fast-paced story and fearless Amari and can’t wait for the next adventure.
27 July 2021

Bury your Head in a Book this Summer…

If you’re used to reading action-packed thrillers, why not give a fantasy story a go? If you’re into detective stories, what about an adventure story for a change? Challenge yourself to read something new and you […]
27 July 2021

Wave Riders by Lauren St John

Dramatic adventure at sea is followed by a moving story of twins searching for answers about their past and dealing with the demands of their new family. Action, mystery and a focus on friendship and the […]
21 June 2021

Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything

If you love drunk alpacas, a mystery or are ready for a character called Alan Alan Carrington and his unusual eyebrows, you have to read this. Sam Copeland managed to make me laugh, cry and read […]
26 February 2021

World Book Day Wonders – Children’s Books

If you’re used to reading action-packed thrillers, why not give a fantasy story a go? If you’re into detective stories, what about an adventure story for a change? Challenge yourself to read something new and you […]
26 February 2021

Private Peaceful

(Historical, War, Action) This is an amazing story of the First World War, told in the voice of Tommo, a young soldier. The story captures 24hrs in his life at the front, whilst looking back over […]
26 February 2021

Rooftoppers

(Adventure) This is a charming, quirky and clever story, which girls, boys and adults will love. Set in England and Paris this adventure is soft, thoughtful and magical. Highly recommend it.
26 February 2021

Journey to the River Sea

(The Natural World & Adventure) This is a wonderful story about friendship and Maia’s developing relationship with the natural world around her. Although set in 1910, it has a both a modern and classic feel. A […]
10 December 2020

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

  (Historical fiction) This is heartbreaking story from the perspective of nine year old Bruno. We see some of the happenings of the Holocaust from his a naive, inaccurate view. It’s a story about children’s friendship, […]
19 March 2020

Wonder (Wonder, #1)

This book made me laugh and cry and realise that it’s OK to be different. I like the different perspectives on Auggie’s life and even though the descriptions of his facial abnormalities were sometimes hard to […]
19 March 2020

Hetty Feather (Hetty Feather, #1)

Hetty Feather is a Victorian Foundling fostered by John and Peg Cotton, she teases Saul, takes care of Gideon and plays with Jem. When it’s time for Hetty to go back to The Foundling Hospital at […]
18 March 2020

The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff

(Factual) Winner of the Blue Peter Best Book with Facts award 2015, this is a perfect book to take on holiday with masses of laugh-out-loud silly facts, jokes, lists and true stories. For those who are […]
18 March 2020

The Spy who Loved School Dinners (Baby Aliens, #2)

(Comedy/Diary) Winner of the Blue Peter Best Book award 2015, this is a diary-style, funny story with secret plans and crazy stunts. Izzy is delighted that she has been chosen to look after new French girl, […]
18 March 2020

The Dreamsnatcher (Dreamsnatcher #1)

(Action/Adventure/Folk) This is the story of 12-year-old Moll, who lives in The Ancientwood with her adopted family. Moll isn’t sure of her past, but knows that someone or something is trying to control her dreams. In […]
18 March 2020

The Box and the Dragonfly (The Keepers #1)

When Horace Andrews is sitting on the bus and sees his name on a sign, he decides to investigate. His curiosity leads him to discover an underground cellar of secrets, called the House of Answers – […]
18 March 2020

The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2)

(Adventure and Fantasy. Second of a Trilogy) Having been pulled along on the terrifying and break-neck speed adventures of 12 year old Lyra Belacqua in the first of Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials trilogy, The Subtle Knife […]
18 March 2020

Skellig

(Fantasy, magic and family)
18 March 2020

The Last Wild

In a bleak world, where we believe no animals exist, we meet Kester, a 12-year-old boy who lives in a home for disturbed children. There are no natural food sources and a large corporation runs everything. […]
18 March 2020

Running on the Cracks

(Multi-perspective story that deals with teenage issues) Leo is a half-English, half-Chinese girl who is on the run. She is an orphan with an uncle who seems to have inappropriate ideas about her. Running away appears […]
18 March 2020

The Bubble Wrap Boy

(Being different. Finding your special skill) Much smaller than the rest of his class, living above a Chinese takeaway, Charlie Han doesn’t have an easy life. He has an overbearing, overprotective mum and a silent, conciliatory […]
17 March 2020

Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed (Uncle Gobb 1)

Michael Rosen’s Latest Book -(Comedy with great illustrations) Michael Rosen tells the hilarious story of Malcolm, his mother Tess and the intensely irritating Uncle Gobb. Fed up with his bossy Uncle, Malcolm and his friend Crackersnacker […]
17 March 2020

Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1)

Imagine being a 12 year old criminal. That’s Artemis Fowl! With his family’s fortune gone, Artemis and his butler plan to steal all of the gold in fairy land. A funny, exciting and imaginative adventure story. […]