Review Crew Early Readers

Welcome to our Review Crew pages. This is where our super team of kid reviewers will share their thoughts on new and upcoming books and chat about their favourite reads. 

Chosen from over 100 applicants, our review crew are creative, enthusiastic and passionate about books. If you are looking for your next read, why not find inspiration from their recommendations?

The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice and Honey’s Hive, reviewed by Caitlin (8)

The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice by Rachel Chivers Khoo Can Felix Jones, along with the Wishkeeper, save Whittlestone? An amazing story, filled ...

Villains Academy by Ryan Hammond, reviewed by Evie M. (10)

Dear Readers, Read this book if you want to learn how to be a true villain! This story is about ...

Hotel of the Gods by Tom Easton, reviewed by Caitlin (7)

Great book. You should totally try it. Atlas and his family go and run an amazing hotel with gods as ...

The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams by Shane Hegarty, reviewed by Rosa

This book is amazing. It’s like a perfect parcel of mystery, fun and friendship all in one. The ending all ...

Unipiggle by Hannah Shaw, reviewed by Evie and Katy

This is a story about a unicorn pig you’ll Never Forget! Read this book! It’ll make you want chocolate! – ...

Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley and David Tazzyman, reviewed by Katy

My Mummy has a copy of this book with all the pictures (this was a proof copy-Mum) , which is ...

Clara Claus Saves Christmas by Bonnie Bridgman and Louise Forshaw, reviewed by Evie

5 out of 5 Joy-O-Meter rating! This book is jingles all the way! This book is about a girl called ...

Dog Man review by Emily

Emily really enjoys the Dogman books and thinks you should read them too! Dog Man: Big Jim Begins by Dav ...

Edie and the Box of Flits by Kate Wilkinson and Joe Berger, reviewed by Niamh

Edie and the Box of Flits is the first book written by Kate Wilkinson and is illustrated by Joe Berger, ...

Grimwood by Nadia Shireen, reviewed by Evie

This book is tree-bonker-mendous! After just a few pages I couldn’t help but laugh my head off! Hey I am ...