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Anna at War by Helen Peters (20 Books of Summer -Book 3)
“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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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, history, Nosy Crow, Prejudice, refugees, review, worldwar2
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The Longest Night of Charlie Noon by Christopher Edge
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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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, empathy, environment, fears, Friendship, nature, Nosy Crow, readingforpleasure, review
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Not My Fault by Cath Howe
Ever since the accident Rose and her sister Maya have not been talking. Maya asked her sister to push her harder on the roundabout and when Rose did there were terrible results. Now Maya blames Rose and treats her unkindly … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, Families, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, School, siblings, trauma
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We Won an Island by Charlotte Lo
Islands have featured in fiction and in particular in children’s fiction for many years. From Kirrin Island in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series to Stephenson’s Treasure Island, the islands in Kensuke’s Kingdom and Robinson Crusoe and also in picture books, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, Families, Friendship, Grief, Nosy Crow, pets, review
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No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton
No Ballet Shoes in Syria tells the story of Aya, an eleven year old asylum seeker from Aleppo in Syria. It is a story of hope and of kindness. Aya provides a voice for all the millions of child refugees … Continue reading
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Tagged asylum seekers, ballet, childrens_books, empathy, history, Nosy Crow, Reading, refugees, review, Syria
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The Middler by Kirsty Applebaum
This debut set in a dystopian near future is an absorbing story of boundaries tested, forbidden friendships made, propaganda and questioning, and developing the courage to find your own voice and speak the truth. Eleven year old Maggie is a … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, dystopia, Friendship, Nosy Crow, review
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The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock
I loved this thrilling story with a Dickensian feel. The Book Who Flew is brimful of murder, a chilling, sinister villain, rooftop escapes, adventure and a brave hero who has dreams, secrets and a warm heart. Athan Wilde and … Continue reading
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Little Bird Flies by Karen McCombie
I loved this book. A wonderful historical novel set in Victorian Scotland, a central character who is both endearing and relatable and a setting brought vividly to life. It is 1861 on the remote Scottish island of Tornish and crofter’s … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Families, history, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, Scotland, Victorians
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