Category Book reviews

Langdimania by Lach

Artful I just reviewed LANGDIMANIA by Lach. Excerpt: This is a magical adventure story about friendship and peace, that makes us think about what’s real and what isn’t. My favourite characters are Josiah the crow who is tough and brave, and Lucy the sheep who is cool and has peppermint tea. … my full review can […]

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The Edge Chronicles by by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell 😊 More soon.

ZIPPEL: THE LITTLE KEYHOLE GHOST by Alex Rühle (Author), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator), Rachel Ward (Translator)

I was really sad to finish this book and would love the story to continue in a second book! 

YOU SMELL! AND SO DOES EVERYTHING ELSE by Clive Gifford, illustrated by Pete Gamlen

Very funny, even though they’ve ruined pandas and ice-cream.

SNOWGLOBE by Amy Wilson

A magical story about friendship and forgiveness.

The Funny Life of Pets by James Campbell

Funny!

SKELETON TREE by Kim Ventrella

Wilful I just read SKELETON TREE by Kim Ventrella. My full review is here. Excerpt: This is a sad story because Stanly and his family have a horrible time, but it’s good too because it’s exciting, scary, and it shows how people look after each other. I won’t forget this story, and I’ll share it with […]

FISH BOY by Chloe Daykin

It’s sad, magic, friendly, funny and exciting. And Whisky does a squat wee.

A GIRL CALLED OWL by Amy Wilson

A Girl Called Owl is a really good, magical adventure that makes me imagine winter and want a pet owl.

Spellchasers: The Beginner’s Guide to Curses by Lari Don

I just read Spellchasers: The Beginner’s Guide to Curses by Lari Don.