This week my pick of children's book include a tense whodunnit, two naughty crocodiles, the return of Tom Gates and a fantasy adventure epic. All in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
ONE OF US IS LYING BY
KAREN M. MCMANUS
YOUNG ADULT 13+
When Simon, the notorious
school gossip is murdered, four class mates are in the frame. The
geek; the beauty; the bad boy and the jock. They all have secrets but
how far will they go to keep them hidden? A gripping psychological
murder mystery. This exciting, taut story will reel you in and keep
you hooked until the final reveal. The Breakfast Club meets Pretty
Little Liars.
ISBN9780141375632 PB
Penguin Random House £7.99
SOLOMON AND MORTIMER BY
CATHERINE RAYNER
PICTURE BOOK 3+
Solomon
crocodile has a new friend called Mortimer. But they are both bored
and no one else wants to have fun. It's double trouble! When they
play a trick on an unsuspecting hippo will the hippo jump out of his
skin or will there be crocodile tears? Energetic illustrations really
capture the crocodile's character and home. Children will delight in
this naughty duo and it's a great story for reading out loud.
ISBN
9781509830459 PB Macmillan Childrens £6.99
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND
FURRY CREATURES BY LIZ PICHON
CHILDREN 7+
An hilarious new Tom Gates
adventure. His teacher, Mr Fullerman sets them an new class
assignment, mapping out a family tree! Is Tom ready for all the
revelations he discovers about his family? A book that champions
reading with family and friends. Hugely entertaining and heavily
illustrated with a mix of different texts and doodles this will keep
the most distractable child entertained in this laugh out loud
caper.
ISBN 9781407168111 HB
Scholastic £10.99
LORD OF SHADOWS BY
CASSANDRA CLARE
YOUNG ADULT 13+
The second in the stunning
Dark Artifices trilogy. Emma's love for her warrior partner, Julian
is forbidden and could destroy them both. With new threats emerging,
including the ruthless Faerie King, can Emma protect her family? Will
the price for her love be too high? A breathtakingly epic fantasy
adventure that will make you laugh and cry. Full of friendship;
family; loyalty and love that crackles with excitement and romance.
This has it all!
ISBN 9781471116650 PB
Simon & Schuster £12.99
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