SOUTH
WALES EVENING POST CHILDRENS BOOK COLUMN JAN 23RD 2016
My pick of children's books this week include a young child fighting for survival in WW2, a bear cub discovering the seasons, an adventure series for Sherlock fans and an epic fantasy classic.
BOOK
OF THE WEEK
ANNA
AND THE SWALLOW MAN BY GAVRIEL SAVIT
CHILDRENS
12+
In
Nazi occupied Poland a linguistics professor leaves his young
daughter for work and never comes back. With an age old instinct to
survive Anna attaches herself to a tall mysterious stranger she calls
Swallow Man. Savit spins a dark and heartbreaking tale of history
and fable seen through the eyes of a child. A thought provoking read,
great for book clubs, suitable for children and adults. For lovers of
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas and The Book Thief.
ISBN:9781782300526
HB Penguin Random House £9.99
5/5
Stars
LITTLE
ONE BY JO WEAVER
PICTURE
BOOK 3+
A
touching story of discovery shown through changing seasons. Soft
charcoal illustrations perfectly capture a mummy bear as she
introduces her cub to life in the wild. The simple text gives room
for the reader to elaborate on the story and add their own
observations. The panoramic scenes really give a sense of the true
vastness of nature and a sense of our smallness which little ones
will relate to.
ISBN: 9781444922738
HB Hodder
Childrens £11.99
5/5
Stars
CHILDRENS 9+
For
Darkus Knightley sleuthing is in his blood and when their family's
loyal housekeeper goes missing he finds himself in Las Vegas facing a
deadly crime syndicate. Darkus has to use all his extraordinary
powers of deduction in this exciting crime caper which will delight
all Sherlock and adventure fans alike. Thrills galore laced with
wicked humour and a great ensemble cast of characters,. The third in
this great series won't disappoint. Check out www.knightleyandson.com
for tips on investigating.
ISBN: 9781408860083
PB Bloomsbury Publishing £
6.99
4/5
Stars
CITY
OF BONES BY CASSANDRA CLARE
YOUNG
ADULT FICTION
As
the TV Show starts I couldn't resist rereading one of my favourite
fantasy series. The epic series begins with Clary finding out she's a
demon hunter and joining a secret society to save the world from an
evil warrior. Heart breaking romance and adventure will sweep you
away into the world of the Shadowhunters. The tight band of friends
fight for survival but who will betray who? Monumental series worth
reading before watching. ISBN: 9781406362169 PB Walker Books Ltd £7.99
5/5 Stars
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