Childrens
book column South Wales Evening Post Jan 16th 2016
This week I picked books featuring lost treasure, dastardly pirates, friends who don't listen, a gothic mystery and a machiavellian dystopia where you can trust no one.
BOOK
OF THE WEEK
HOW
TO FIND GOLD BY VIVIANE SCHWARZ
PICTURE
BOOK 3+
I
love the beginning of this story when Crocodile tells his friend that
finding gold will be dangerous to which Anna replies "Good!
Let's go!" Setting the tone we follow the two fearless friends
in a rollicking adventure as they search the seas for lost treasure.
The rich illustrations and clever use of colour really enhance this
rip roaring tale of bravery, determination and believing in yourself.
Great for intrepid little treasure hunters everywhere!
ISBN: 9781406362138
HB Walker
Books Ltd £11.99
5/5
Stars
SHHH
WE HAVE A PLAN BY CHRIS HAUGHTON
PICTURE
BOOK 3+
With
a hint of Inspector Clouseau and the Marx Brothers this will appeal
to both adults and pre schoolers and have you snickering throughout.
Four friends see a beautiful bird and make a plan to catch it but
they are repeatedly foiled by their own stupidity hence a lot of
slapstick comedy. The limited colours, strange little characters and
simple short text adds to its appeal. Communication can be invaluable
sometimes!
ISBN: 9781406360035
PB Walker Books Ltd £6.99
5/5
Stars
THE
UNLIKELY ADVENTURES OF MABEL JONES BY WILL MABBITT
Mabel
Jones is press-ganged into serving on the pirate ship the Feroshus
Maggot before she is allowed to return to the ‘hooman’ world! A
comedic Pirates
of the Caribbean
with a witty play on words, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll, that will
have you laughing out loud. A thrilling adventure full of wild and
wacky characters such as Captain Idryss Ebeneezer, (A wolf with a
false leg). For more anarchic fun and activities visit
www.mabeljonesbooks.co.uk
ISBN: 9780141355146
PB Penguin
Books Ltd £6.99
5/5
Stars
THE
RED QUEEN BY VICTORIA AVEYARD
An
enthralling mix of X-Men meets Hunger Games. In a Machiavellian world
where superhuman Silver's brutally rule over Reds there seems no hope
of change. However when Mare, a Red, is discovered to have
unexplainable electrifying power she becomes a powerful pawn in a
brutal game where there can be no winners. Action packed with only a
touch a romance this is suitable for boys and girls. Trust no one.
ISBN: 9781409150725
PB Orion
Publishing Co £7.99
5/5
Stars
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