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Written by Yorick Goldewijk, translated by Laura Watkinson and illustrations by Yvonne LacetReviewed by AyshaThis book was an absolutely amazing read! I really enjoyed this book and it pushed me out of my comfort zone as I usually read different genres but I absolutely loved this book. The main character ...
The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig Reviewed by Farrah
The Thirteen Child is a spellbinding, enchanting stand-alone fairy tale retelling that follows Hazel Trépas, a young healer with an inextricable connection to the gods.Before Hazel is born, her parents promise her to one of the gods – the Dreaded End, god of Death. However, it is over a decade ...
Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar, reviewed by Leontine
Silent Sister is an engaging murder mystery that will keep you on the tip of your toes and full of suspense. I could not put it down!A senior sabbatical school trip ends terribly with Grace’s sister, Maddy dying and the death does not seem accidental. Grace was there so she ...
‘The Super Sunny Murder Club’ Edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens and Illustrated by Harry Woodgate
Reviewed by Aysha‘The Super Sunny Murder Club’ Edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens and Illustrated by Harry Woodgate‘The Super Sunny Murder Club’ is a wonderful collection of short stories written by outstanding authors including Robin Stevens, Abiola Bello, Maisie Chan, Benjamin Dean, Roopa Farooki, Sharna Jackson, Patrice Lawrence, Elle ...
The Beanstalk Murder: A Giant-sized Murder Mystery by P.G. Bell reviewed by Aysha aged 14
Anwen, a meadow-witch, witnesses a Giant falling from the sky and destroying her village of Old Stump completely. When she discovers that he was Giant royalty, she’s determined to figure out who murdered him. With her Grandma’s magic, Anwen and her Cerys, her trainee sorceress, are transported by a beanstalk ...
Mission: Microraptor by Philip Kavvadias, reviewed by Oliver (12)
When two school friends go on a school trip to the Alps, little did they realise that they were about to find a prehistoric dinosaur egg buried in the ice. Once the newly hatched dinosaur is put onto TikTok (hoping to make them social media stars), Finn and George find ...
When I Feel Red by Lily Bailey, reviewed by Emily (14)
‘When I Feel Red’ is an inspiring story about April, a 12-year-old girl, who is animal mad. If she isn’t watching a tv vet show, she is fantasizing about her make-believe animal rescue with her soft toys. However, as a Year 8 pupil, she is starting to feel left behind ...
I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery, reviewed by Niamh (12)
I Am Rebel is the new middle-grade novel from the brilliant and stupendously talented Ross Montgomery. He has previously been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award for The Midnight Guardians and has published over 20 books, such as the amazing Spellstone and The Chime Seekers.Rebel loves his boy, Tom. Tom ...
