Inspiring Young Readers
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Chasing the Stars posted on 03 May 2016
I am a huge admirer of Malorie Blackman and so I was looking forward to reading this one.
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Stonebird posted on 26 Apr 2016
This unusual and exciting story might have passed me by had I not heard the young author being interviewed the other week.
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Demolition Man posted on 09 Apr 2016
This was a bit of a risky read for me as I don't usually warm to what appear to be 'jokey' books.
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Thursday's Child posted on 05 Apr 2016
I was interested to read that this book was inspired by a real life encounter by the writer with a girl who...
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Isaac and his Amazing Asperger Superpowers posted on 02 Apr 2016
Good quality picture books that try to portray and demystify hidden disabilities like Aspergers Syndrome are still pretty thin on the ground
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Mr Rabbit and the Lovely Present posted on 31 Mar 2016
This was one of my daughter's favourite picture books when she was little
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Five Children and It posted on 28 Mar 2016
This is another one of those classic children's books that I think I have read but then realise that I haven't.
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The Art of Being Normal posted on 23 Mar 2016
Lisa Williamson's debut novel for the young adult market certainly hasn't slipped quietly into the world.
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth posted on 16 Mar 2016
In Germany, Professor Lidenbrock has developed an obsession – he wants to follow in the footsteps of the Icelander, Arne Saknussenum
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The Lie Tree posted on 15 Mar 2016
I usually try to avoid looking at reviews before writing my own but must confess...