This week my children's book reviews include a time traveller, a witch looking for love, a ghostly tale and a gothic fantasy. Perfect for Halloween.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE WITCH OF DEMON ROCK
BY GABRIELLE KENT
CHILDREN 9+
When Alfie Bloom travels
back to the 1400's to begin training with Orin, a great druid, he
begins to understand how powerful the magic he protects really is. It
seemed like a good idea to take some friends back in time but when
they start falling victim to a creature of shadows he must undertake
a quest to find help. A thoroughly entertaining fantasy adventure
series full of thrills and intrigue, perfect for Harry Potter fans.
ISBN 9781407155814 PB
Scholastic £6.99
PRETTY BY CANIZALES
PICTURE BOOK 3+
The witch has been invited
on a date but some well meaning animals think she should make herself
prettier. Can she cast a spell on herself? A magical and funny story
showing why it's always best to be yourself, not what others want you
to be. A timely lesson for today's growing 'selfie' generation. It
finishes with a surprisingly shocking twist that children will love.
Thought provoking and great for reading out in class.
ISBN 9781783707942 PB
Templar £6.99
THE GHOST IN ANNIE'S
ROOM BY PHILIPPA PEARCE
CHILDREN 5+
Emma has to stay in the
attic room of her great aunt's small house. Her brother insists it's
haunted by her aunt's missing daughter and no one will tell Emma the
truth. Could he be right? Emma must face her fears and uncover the
mystery. This is a gently spooky story for Halloween, full of
atmospheric colour illustrations by Cate James and clear spaced out
text. Perfect for new readers with activities inside the flaps.
ISBN 9781781126851 PB
Barrington Stoke £6.99
ONE DARK THRONE BY
KENDAR BLAKE
YOUNG ADULT 13+
Three sisters are still
fighting over one throne, only one can win, the other two must die.
Powerful and emotive, you're heart will quicken as tensions rise and
surprising twists and turns keep you guessing until it's final epic
conclusion. Feast on this darkly Gothic world with it's large cast of
dramatic and troubled characters. No one is safe. The gripping and
brutal sequel to Three Dark Crowns.
ISBN 9781509807734 PB
Macmillan £7.99
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