Inspiring Young Readers
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The Cloak posted on 12 May 2018
The Cloak by Leon Garfield Leon Garfield (1921 – 1996) was a prolific writer of historical fiction for children – he would probably now be marketed in
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McTavish Goes Wild posted on 11 May 2018
This is the second book to feature the rescue(d) dog, McTavish and the family he now lives with, The Peacheys.
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Splat! How the smoothie was invented posted on 07 May 2018
This is a big, colourful anarchic splat of a book – and great fun it is too.
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Alley’s Cats and the Mystical Journey posted on 05 May 2018
Before I begin my review of this unusual fantasy novel I need to let you know that I am not really a lover of cats.
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Zeki Gets a Checkup posted on 30 Apr 2018
This is the third picture book in a delightful series with baby Zeki as the central character.
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The Great Telephone Mix-Up posted on 29 Apr 2018
Barrington Stoke’s Little Gem series of books are always a real delight .........
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Dream Team posted on 24 Apr 2018
What makes a team a team? What is it that talented individuals need to turn them from people who only think about themselves and their own glory into team
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The Hate U Give posted on 19 Apr 2018
This novel (aimed at young adults but it will appeal to plenty of older readers too) has had a lot of publicity....
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The Wondrous Dinosaurium posted on 16 Apr 2018
The popularity of dinosaurs with children never appears to wane......
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Flamingo Boy posted on 13 Apr 2018
It is so pleasing to discover an author who never disappoints, especially one as prolific as Michael Morpurgo.