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As a person who was a teenager many decades ago I quite often find it hard to relate to modern...
At the very beginning this book immediately grabs your attention. The story is narrated by...
This is a lovely children’s picture book and it looks as though it will be packed full of all the...
I am afraid that I am not a fan of modern poetry, so it is not really appropriate for me to give...
Most children love discovering all sorts of unusual facts ( and, let’s face it, so do most...
What a delightful little book. I think that it may be safe to say that all small children are...
A different type of speculative fiction, set, if I am reading it correctly, in an alternative...
Straight into the action with this middle grade adventure . This does not match my adult taste...
I think that this will be a delightful addition to the bookshelf of any young ballet / dance...
Generally speaking I do not read many short story collections. However I understand that the...
Another story featuring the Bletchley Park children . Last year’s story followed all three...
I have read all of Stacey Hall’s previous books and enjoyed them all . I think that this new...
This second book of the series looks as though it will be just as good as the first book which...
Unfortunately I am unable to make an informed opinion regarding this book because the First Look...
What a promising start to this new children’s fantasy series. This “ first look” introduces us to...
My first reaction to this title was “ oh no , another YA novel ! “. However, once I started...
This is a children’s book which I am sure will capture the imagination of its young...
A twelve year old boy ( who is , admittedly, a bit of a handful) , is expecting to meet up with...
An interesting start to a teen love story . I’m not sure whether I am a fan of the writing style,...
What a wonderful introduction to this middle grade adventure . The children are relatable and...
After reading the First Look I have the impression that this story will provide a lovely gentle...
A group of people trapped in an isolated location. Murder happens and they all have something to...
I have previously read and enjoyed the book ‘Songbirds ‘ by the same author. From reading this...
I must say, what a powerful start to this novel. The first thirty pages really packed a punch . I...
I have never read any of this authors previous novels, but it looks as though she is a very...
I am not within the target age group for this book. However, I do sometimes read horror and I am...
I am not really in the target readership for this novel , and I can see that it is trying to tick...
First of all a fast paced prologue , setting the scene with background information. Then a...
I am not in the target demographic for this novel but I can see the appeal for younger...
Another YA book , this one probably more appealing for the pre- teen 11and 12 year olds , and...
I enjoyed the unusual way of introducing the main characters ( letters of acceptance) and found...
I Say Oh You Say No is a fun interactive picture book. I think that it is ideal to read out (...
I enjoy crime fiction and have read quite a bit of Scottish noir , although I am not familiar...
What a lovely colourful picture book. A book for the young centred around food and cooking. The...
What a promising start to a good old fashioned adventure story for children. Tomboy Robyn and her...
Lots of content in this short extract, which I expect will appeal to most young boys, ( and some...
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