This week my children book reviews include the long awaited return of Dragon Rider, a picture book about a naughty bug, books perfect for little explorers and a mystery to be solved by an intrepid lady's maid .
All in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE GRIFFIN'S FEATHER
BY CORNELIA FUNKE
CHILDREN 8+
A
roaring return to the best selling world of Dragon Rider. The last of
the winged horses face extinction. Only a griffin's feather will save
them. Ben and his dragon, Firedrake volunteer to make the perilous
journey to find a feather but Griffin's are a dragon's fiercest
enemy. Can they save them? In a vividly portrayed world, richly
illustrated throughout, their quest will thrill all middle grade
readers. For fans of C.S. Lewis and Harry Potter.
ISBN
9781911077886 PB Chicken House £6.99
BUG BEAR BY PATRICIA
HEGARTY
PICTURE BOOK 3+
A
small stripy bug wants a warm place to stay. Look out bear, he might
ruin your day! Hilarious tale about an uninvited guest who takes a
shine to bear's warm, thick fur. The little bug's constant buzzing is
distrupting bears day, he can't sleep or relax. Can he find the
annoying bug a new home? Funny, rhyming text with bold, expressive
illustrations. Great fun for reading out loud.
ISBN
9781848694514 HB Little Tiger £10.99
COMPLETE NIGHT
EXPLORER'S KIT BY ROBYN SWIFT
CHILDRENS 6+
Become
a night time nature explorer with this fantastic backpack, containing
a book; a torch, constellation guide and glow in the dark stickers.
Identify nocturnal insects, animals, birds and stars. A great excuse
for parents to detach themselves from their phones and get the kids
out, connecting with nature. Also available in the series is, Go
Wild in the Woods. In association with The National Trust, packed
full of activities and facts, it's perfect for little adventurers.
ISBN
9781788000215 PB Nosy Crow £12.99
THE LAST DUCHESS BY
LAURA POWELL
CHILDRENS 8+
When
thirteen year old Pattern, a lady's maid, is sent to work for
royalty, mystery and welsh dragons await. Is the Duchess imagining
plots against her or is there something more sinister afoot? A vivid,
action packed mystery brimming with nail biting twists. Full of
friendship and loyalty with an intrepid heroine at it's heart. Laced
with silhouetted illustrations by Sarah Gibb, this is perfect for
fans of Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine.
ISBN
9781509808908 PB Macmillan £6.99
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