Tag: family

  • Wonder: The Julian Chapter

    Wonder: The Julian Chapter

    Wonder by RJ Palacio got us all talking, and for all the right reasons. Palacio tackled bullying head on. But what about those bullies? It’s a much vocalised statement that the bullies, without excusing their behaviour, often have their own story. Here it is – Wonder: The Julian Chapter. Meet Julian. With an overbearing mother…

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  • The Tiffin

    The Tiffin

    he Tiffin from Mahtab Narsimnhan is a wonderful novel, perfectly pitched at readers aged 10+. Be transported into the world of India – full of delicious smells, monsoon rains and those intriguing tiffin boxes. Narsminhan’s novel follows the up and downs of young Kunal, a 13 year old boy in Bombay. Kunal, an orphan, just…

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  • Rooftoppers

    Rooftoppers

    Rooftoppers is a wonderful novel from Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder), her lyrical voice brings to life intriguing characters, and a hypnotic world …. accompanied by a fabulous opening line; ‘On the morning of its first birthday, a baby was found floating in a cello case in the middle of the English Channel.’ This baby…

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  • Fortunately, the Milk

    Fortunately, the Milk

    A rollicking good read from wordsmith Neil Gaiman Fortunately, the Milk ticks plenty of boxes. Firstly, this is perfect for those who have recently graduated to chapter books.  Why? Gaiman’s writing has an almost picture book quality to it. The light hearted tone and clever use of repetition, are whisked together with a host of crazy characters.…

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  • Oliver and the Seawigs

    Oliver and the Seawigs

    When your parents are the types that revel in adventure, are always looking for somewhere new to explore, climb and discover … then the much longed for promise of your own room, a proper bed and a quiet nights sleep is luxury indeed. But really, this is a novel, and this is a novel by…

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  • Waffle Hearts

    Waffle Hearts

    Waffle Hearts is the debut novel from Norwegian writer Maria Parr. It’s one of those delicious novels that you’ll want to read again and again. Parr’s writing is as comforting, warm and wholesome as the waffles of her title! Ooo too much? But, it is fab … here’s why … Lena and Trilla are two…

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  • The Gangsta Granny
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    The Gangsta Granny

    The Gangsta Granny from talented author David Walliams has a energising blend of engaging plots and Walliam’s Dahl-esq ability to capture unique and interesting characters. Walliam’s ability to pen an effectively engaging novel, which pulls in young readers, is quickly gaining much deserved praise and a wonderfully enthusiastic following. You really can’t go far wrong…

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  • Demon Dentist
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    Demon Dentist

    Witty and original. It’s the spark in David Walliam’s writing that has us coming back for more. Everytime. Inventive storylines combined with a host of eclectic, larger than life characters make the Demon Dentist great fun, and hugely entertaining. Alfie is our main character in theDemon Dentist. Alfie does not like the dentist. Not, one,…

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  • The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas
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    The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

    David Almond’s The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas is an engrossing chapter book with a sprinkling of humour, a daring adventure and a little boy who must find his inner courage. Throw in a splattering of imaginative illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, and this is one very attractive chapter book. Stanley Potts lives with his Uncle…

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  • Our Australian Girl: Meet Lina – Book 1

    Our Australian Girl: Meet Lina – Book 1

    Lina is the latest edition to the popular Our Australian Girl series. The reason for their success? Each one is individual – carefully crafted, researched and nurtured. Penguin has sought out the talents of some awesome children’s authors, and all of them bring something a little different to their series. There’s no set, predictable formula to these novels…

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  • The Farm Beneath The Water
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    The Farm Beneath The Water

    The Farm Beneath The Water is the latest novel from Helen Peters. The sequel to the beautifully penned The Secret Hen House Theatre, I couldn’t wait to delve in. A key feature of Peter’s writing is tied up in the atmospheric setting. The world Peters brings to life is reminiscent of those I found in my…

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  • The Secret Hen House Theatre
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    The Secret Hen House Theatre

    The Secret Hen House Theatre is an engrossing debut novel from writer Helen Peters. This novel, ideally suited to readers aged 10+, has a timeless quality to it. Helen Peter’s wonderful narrative – the tone, atmosphere, sense of adventure – evokes fond memories of the novels I devoured when I was younger. The Secret Hen House Theatretakes…

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  • Operation Eiffel Tower

    Operation Eiffel Tower

    Operation Eiffel Tower is an intriguing story from Elen Caldecott. She writes from a child’s point of view with skill, humour and empathy. From the beginning the arguing between Jack’s mum and dad has already begun to worry him. He knows it’s not right, and he senses that it is only getting worse. When Dad…

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  • Wonder

    Wonder

    ‘I know I’m not an ordinary ten-year-old kid.’ ‘ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds.’ Wonder by R J Palacio, has attracted much attention, including The Waterstones Children’s Book Award 2013. Palacio has approached a delicate issue – the facial disfigurement of 10 year old August – with a high…

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  • Rat Burger

    Rat Burger

    Ratburger by David Walliams is the latest novel from a UK author whose writing has already attracted comparisons to that of Roald Dahl. Praise indeed, and not without good reason. Ratburger bursts with fabulous characters and a fast paced plot. Ratburger has Zoe as its central character. Living with her lazy stepmother, in a high…

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