This week my children's book reviews include a Jurassic World style adventure, an enormous book of art, a map of monsters and a time travelling football adventure!
Also in the Weekend section of
The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE EXTINCTION TRIALS
BY S.M.WILSON
YOUNG ADULT 12+
In a land full of monsters
the only way to survive is to risk everything. Stormchaser wants to
escape her starved, grey life while Lincoln wants to save his dying
sister. To do so they must enter a dangerous competition on an island
of dinosaurs. Atmospheric world building and a strong cast, this is
a nerve-jangling, gut-wrenching, vivid story of survival, friendship
and betrayal. Jurassic Park meets Hunger Games.
ISBN 9781474927345 PB
Usborne £7.99
A IS FOR ART BY PAUL
THURLBY
CHILDREN 5+
Discover
famous painters and timeless works of art on an alphabetical tour of
the National Gallery in London. From Da Vinci to Monet, from medieval
masters to the French impressionists this will demystify some of the
nations greatest art treasures for little ones. The large format book
is bursting with fascinating facts and sumptuous high quality
reproductions that makes it perfect for art lovers of all ages to
share.
ISBN 9781444933673 HB
Hodder £14.99
THE ATLAS OF MONSTERS
BY STUART HILL & SANDRA LAWRENCE
CHILDREN 7+
A mysterious collection of
maps has been discovered showing where in the world mythological
monsters can be found. Has intrepid explorer, Cornelius Walters,
really recorded the truth or is it a hoax? Inside you will find
trolls and dragons, minotaurs and krackens, plus there is also a
puzzle for young adventurers to solve along the way. The spectacular
illustrations evoke the beauty of a medieval map in this large format
book but with a contemporary twist.
ISBN 9781783706969 HB Big
Picture Press £14.99
DEFENDERS: DARK ARENA
BY TOM PALMER
CHILDREN 9+
The second in a spooky new
series that combines the thrills of football, history and
supernatural sleuthing. Seth and Nadiya must investigate when ghostly
activities threaten a premier League club as they build a new stadium
on Roman ruins. Can the friends face their fears against an army of
zombie-slaves and a ruthless and corrupt tycoon? An accessible and
exciting read that will enthrall the most reluctant of readers.
ISBN 9781781127308 PB
Barrington Stoke £6.99
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