My childrens books this week for The South Wales Evening Post include a beautiful debut full of magic and myth, a seafaring dog, a madcap alternative fairytale and a twisted thriller that will have your heart racing. In the Weekend Magazine Section. Enjoy!
BOOK
OF THE WEEK
CHILDRENS
11+
Isabella
dreams of exploring The Forgotten Territories her father once mapped.
Her opportunity comes when she must find her best friend Lupe with
only an ancient map and the stars to guide. Monsters, myth and magic
draw the reader into this modern day classic of friendship and
sacrifice. An enchanting début in a gorgeously presented book
peppered with maps and symbols that will enthral. For fans of Philip
Pullman and Katherine Rundell. Spellbinding.
ISBN: 9781910002742
PB Chicken
House Ltd £6.99
5/5
Stars
PICTUREBOOK
3+
Claude
and Sir Bobblysock are swooshed away on a seafaring adventure, in
their first picture book, when they accidentally leave the bath taps
on! Children will love the colourful array of characters including
Nigel the sea monster and Captain Poopdeck. With irreverent humour
and engaging illustrations this is perfect to be read out loud and
will appeal to anyone who wants to go on a secret escapade!
ISBN
9781444903676 HB Hodder Childrens Book £11.99
5/5
Stars
CHILDRENS
7+
Alfie
Onion is off on an adventure with his big brother Magnifico but only
as his servant! When things go awry Alfie must save the day helped by
some delightfully impudent animals including a talking horse. A new
look at the traditional fairytale this is great for early readers
with characterful illustrations throughout and short chapters.
Endearing story touching on responsibility, family ties with lots of
laughs in this mad cap adventure. More Shrek than Sleeping Beauty.
ISBN: 9781406363104
PB Walker
Books Ltd £ 5.99
4/5
Stars
CHILDRENS
13+
Yael
is a shape shifting resistance fighter in this alternative historical
thriller imaging if Hitler had won the war. In disguise she competes
in an epic motor bike race to reek revenge and kill the Fuhrer. High
tension, epic adventure and a very feisty heroine this would suite
fans of the Hunger Games and X-Men to All The Light We Cannot See.
Fascinating and disturbing this is perfect fodder for any book group.
ISBN
9781780622033 PB Hachette Books £7.99
5/5
Stars
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