This week my children's book reviews include an amazon adventure, a jungle sticker book, the return of Fighting Fantasy and an historical tale of freedom.
All in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE EXPLORER BY
KATHERINE RUNDELL
CHILDREN 9+
After their plane crashes
deep in the Amazon, four children must try and survive. Can they find
their way out? Has someone been there before them? A wonderfully
exotic adventure that makes you feel you're also in the rainforest
with them, discovering little jewels of fascinating facts, along the
way. A tale of friendship, bravery and survival, edged with lush
illustrations. A story encouraging you to expand your horizons.
Favourite quote, “You are right to be afraid. Be brave anyway.”
ISBN 9781408854877 HB
Bloomsbury £12.99
STICKER ART JUNGLE BY
CRAIG AND KARL
CHILDREN 5+
Create one of eight
colourful and stylish sticker-by-number animal portraits with this
new series. Guaranteed to keep children entertained during the rainy
holidays! Fill the numbered spaces with vivid coloured stickers and
watch the animal art materialise. Each animal, such as a tiger,
toucan or viper, comes with a fascinating list of facts. In
association with the Natural History Museum. Also, available in the
series is Ocean, Savannah and Woodland.
ISBN 9781847809452 PB
Frances Lincoln £5.99
THE PORT OF PERIL BY
IAN LIVINGSTONE
CHILDRENS 8+
Fighting
Fantasy celebrates it's 35th anniversary, with the release
of a brand new game book. I loved these books as a child and was
thrilled to see their return. The reader plays the hero, picking
their own route, not knowing where the adventure leads or into what
danger. Use your imagination to battle monsters, solve clues and
compete with perilous guests. Part story, part game, this is perfect
for fantasy lovers.
ISBN
9781407181295 PB Scholastic £6.99
PASSING FOR WHITE BY
TANYA LANDMAN
YOUNG ADULT (READING
AGE OF 8+)
It's
1848 in America's Deep South. Slave girl Rosa, is pale-skinned enough
to 'pass for white'. For a chance of freedom, she poses as a white
gentleman and her husband's master and both attempt a daring escape.
This courageous tale is inspired by the real life odyssey of Ellen
and William Craft. Also suitable for dyslexic and reluctant readers,
with short chapters, distinctive font and clear language. A thought
provoking and empathetic read great for historical discussion.
ISBN
9781781126813 Barrington Stoke PB £6.99
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