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Tag Archives: Nosy Crow
TrooFriend by Kirsty Applebaum
Kirsty Applebaum’s follow up to her original and acclaimed debut, The Middler, is another perceptive and powerful story. A book that encourages the reader to question the true meaning of friendship and what makes us human. Highly recommended. Sarah is … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, empathy, ethics, Kirsty Applebaum, Nosy Crow, Reading, reviews, School, science fiction
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Fabulous Fiction for Children – New Middle Grade Titles
This year has got off to a stunning start for lovers of children’s fiction with some exciting debuts and highly anticipated new titles from established authors too. I have read and enjoyed some great books over the last couple of … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, environment, humour, Nosy Crow, readingforpleasure, review, science fiction, Tiger Press
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Children’s Books Debuts – new voices making a difference
Over the last few days I have been transported to far away lands to accompany brave young heroines on epic journeys and I have loved every moment of it. The publishers Nosy Crow had sent me a proof copy of … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Chicken House Books, childrens_books, CostaAward, debut, India, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, Sri Lanka, Waterstones
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Flood World by Tom Huddleston
An epic dystopian novel that grabs you from the first chapter and hurls you into a world that feels disturbingly believable, Flood World would be great for lovers of fast paced thrillers and sci-fi. Authors sometimes use a ‘what if’ … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, climate change, dystopia, environment, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, science fiction, thriller
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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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