Category Archives: Book Review

Eagle Warrior by Gill Lewis

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

In her latest book Gill Lewis combines her knowledge, understanding and concern for wildlife with her skill in storytelling to create a thought provoking read that will enthral children and inspire them to think about conservation. Ten year old Bobbie … Continue reading →

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Anna at War by Helen Peters (20 Books of Summer -Book 3)

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

“The British were so magnanimous to welcome us foreigners… truly showing a phenomenal humanity.” These words were part of the inspiration for this enthralling and immensely thoughtful book set in World War 2. They were said by a woman in … Continue reading →

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Bookworm – A Memoir of Childhood Reading by Lucy Mangan (20 Books of Summer Book 2)

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

What is a bookworm? The Cambridge dictionary definition describes it as “Someone who reads a lot.” For Lucy Mangan it means so much more than that. In the introduction to this homage to the joys of reading she says that … Continue reading →

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All the Ways to be Smart written by Davina Bell illustrated by Allison Colpoys

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

A celebration of what makes each and every child special, this positive and joy filled book acts as a reassuring balance to the message that the only things that matter are those that can be measured and assessed. “I can’t … Continue reading →

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr – 20 Books of Summer (1/20)

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

“Nowadays, my escape from Germany and everything that followed seems far away. I’ve lived in London more than seventy years. I have been happily married and our children are a joy. It has been a wonderfully happy life. But it … Continue reading →

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Owen and the Soldier by Lisa Thompson

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

Owen and the Soldier is a touching story relating how we all need to have someone to listen to us when times are hard but also need to be brave enough to ask. In her first title for Barrington Stoke, … Continue reading →

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Special Delivery by Jonathan Meres illustrated by Hannah Coulson – Dementia in children’s books

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

A book about finding friendship in unlikely places, this gentle story focusing on helping others, provides a kind and thoughtful look at dementia and is suitable for younger readers. Frank would like a new bike. Unfortunately it is not Christmas … Continue reading →

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McTavish Takes the Biscuit by Meg Rosoff

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

McTavish the rescue dog returns in this charming and witty third instalment of life with the Peachey family. McTavish is not just any dog. McTavish is a rescue dog and he has made it his mission to rescue the Peachey … Continue reading →

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The Longest Night of Charlie Noon by Christopher Edge

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

How to review a book as clever as this one without giving away its secrets has given me pause for thought. Perhaps it could be summed up like this…I read this in one sitting, utterly captivated, and as I read … Continue reading →

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Rumblestar by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

As a child I sometimes used to sneak inside a wardrobe and push gently on the back wondering if I could reach my beloved Narnia. This wonderful, epic adventure by Abi Elphinstone will have a new generation of children trying … Continue reading →

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