This week my children's book reviews include a classic middle grade adventure that will sweep you away, a children's encyclopaedia, a ghostly adventure for reluctant readers and a really scary romance for teens.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
NEVERMOOR:THE TRIALS OF
MORRIGAN CROW BY JESSICA TOWNSEND
CHILDREN 9+
Just as cursed child,
Morrigan Crow is about to die on her eleventh birthday, a stranger
called Jupiter North whisks her away to a magical city called
Nevermoor. But she must compete in dangerous trials to stay there. An
extraordinary world with a colourful cast, this is a future modern
classic that is a combination of Harry Potter meets Alice in
Wonderland. You will find a friend in Morrigan, the bold; bright and
audacious heroine.
ISBN 9781510104112 HB
Hachette £12.99
DK CHILDREN'S
ENCYCLOPEDIA BY DORLING KINDERSLEY
CHILDREN 7+
Packed with fascinating
and essential facts on favourite subjects, including animals,
history, science and much more, this is a book of wonder. Beautiful
illustrations, maps and photos bring every page to life. Ever wonder
what a planet is? The difference between frogs and toads? Why not
dive straight into a journey of discovery. This is a book to inspire
and inform and will absorb and engage children of all ages. The
perfect gift to treasure.
ISBN 9780241283868 HB
Dorling Kindersley £25
TOO GHOUL FOR SCHOOL BY
BARRY HUTCHISON
CHILDREN 9+
An hilarious story full of
ghosts, magic and outrageous battles. When a secret ghost battling
organisation, The Spectre Collectors, recruit Denzel and his best
friend Smithy, they are thrown into a spooky and exciting adventure.
Tested with awesome weapons and ancient magic, can Denzel use his
special abilities to fight a fearsome enemy? Engaging characters,
cool gadgets and monsters galore, this is a great story for reluctant
readers. Ghostbusters meets the Goonies.
ISBN 9780857639608 PB Nosy
Crow £6.99
THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE
YOUR HOUSE BY STEPHANIE PERKINS
YOUNG ADULT 13+
Makani lives in Nebraska
and is running from her past. Just as life starts to look up, with
new friends and a romance with mysterious outsider Ollie, the pupils
at her school start to be brutally murdered. This unsettling horror
is a departure from this author's usual romance. In the same genre as
Scream and I know What You Did Last Summer, it will chill you to the
bone. Perfect for the lead up to Halloween.
ISBN 9781509859801 PB
Macmillan £7.99
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