This week my children's book reviews include an young adult epic fantasy, a naughty lion, inspirational sports women and an historical novel inspired by the Mona Lisa.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy
BOOK OF THE WEEK
STATE OF SORROW BY
MELINDA SALISBURY
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Sorrow rules the Court of
Tears in the absence of her mourning father. When her brother is
seemingly found alive and wishes to rule Sorrow, it exposes her
forbidden love for a childhood friend and risks the future of her
country. Sorrow must play a deathly game to save all she holds dear.
This addictive fantasy world of lies and deceit and its spirited
heroine will hold you in its grasp until the shocking end.
Irresistible.
ISBN 9781407180274 PB
Scholastic £7.99
A LION IS A LION BY
POLLY DUNBAR
PICTURE BOOK 3+
This hilarious read-aloud
story asks the question of its young readers: Is a lion still a lion
if he...Wears a hat? Carries an umbrella? What if he bites? The
rhythmic text with repeating phrases will delight its young audience.
It shows children how to protest against a wrong and stand up for
themselves. The gorgeous, energetic colour illustrations are witty
and refreshing. This is 'pawfect' to empower young minds and have
fun!
ISBN 9781406371536 HB
Walker £11.99
WOMEN IN SPORT BY
RACHEL IGNOTOVSKY
CHILDREN 8+
Following the success of
the Winter Olympics, children can learn about fifty athletes who
played to win from 1800 to today. This highly illustrated book
includes trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers including
well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and boxing
champion Nicola Adams to lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle,
the first woman to swim the English Channel. It also contains
exclusive content from welsh athlete Tanni-Grey Thomson amongst
others. Inspirational.
ISBN 9781526360922 HB Wren
& Rook £12.99
SMILE BY MARY HOFFMAN
YOUNG ADULT 8+
Lisa lives in the time of
the Renaissance where for men the world is full of possibility.
Resigned to an arranged marriage she crosses paths with the artist
Leonardo Da Vinci. While his portrait of Lisa captures the
imagination of the world this rich and evocative historical novel
vividly imagines the life of the woman behind the smile. A super
readable teen novel suitable for dyslexics and reluctant readers as
well as for art and history lovers.
ISBN 9781781127179 PB
Barrington Stoke £6.99
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