This week my children's book reviews include an adventure in the Russian revolution, an introduction to Picasso's drawings, a quirky and creepy middle grade mystery and a contemporary coming of age drama for social media lovers.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE RASPUTIN DAGGER BY
THERESA BRESLIN
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Russia 1916, a country on
the brink of revolution. To escape her past Nina Ivanova must travel
to St Petersburg and forge her own future. Stefan, an idealist,
dreams of a new Russia. When their paths become entangled with a
strange monk called Rasputin, will their love survive? Rich with
historical detail this fascinating and epic tale will sweep you away
whilst reminding us of the chaos and turmoil of the Russian
Revolution. Riveting.
ISBN 9780552565257 PB
Penguin £7.99
BIRDS & OTHER
ANIMALS WITH PABLO PICASSO
PICTURE BOOK 1+
A stunning board book in
which the very young can learn about animals through art while adults
can appreciate the artistic genius of Picasso and his beautiful use
of line. Rarely seen drawings are cleverly combined with simple,
informative text for the very young. Inspired by poetry written by
his friend, Guillaume Apollinaire, Picasso's drawings fill the pages
with birds, horses, fish and owls. This little book is a wonderful
introduction to this famous artist.
ISBN 9780714874128 HB
Phaidon £6.95
A PLACE CALLED PERFECT
BY HELENA DUGGAN
CHILDREN 9+
Violet has to move to the
spooky town of Perfect when her dad is offered a job at the local
optician there. When he disappears can Violet save her family with
the help of an invisible boy and a lot of imagination? An
unforgettably magical and creepy tale with an eye-catching and quirky
heroine who refuses to see everything through rose tinted glasses.
Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton.
ISBN 9781474924160 PB
Usborne £6.99
LOLA OFFLINE BY NICOLA
DOHERTY
YOUNG ADULT 12+
We've all regretted
writing something on social media. But what if it went viral? When
Delilah makes a huge mistake on Twitter and becomes the 'story' she
changes her name to Lola and moves to Paris. Can she be a normal
teenager or will the internet find her? A modern day tale of learning
to be yourself and not to be defined by other people or their
expectations. For fans of Rainbow Rowell and Stephanie Perkins.
ISBN 9781510100510 PB
Orion £7.99
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