This week my children's book reviews include a fascinating look into the world of bugs, the adventures of a stray cat, a young detective and a secret society of butlers and a gripping sequel to young adult fantasy, Ink.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
BUG HOTEL BY LIBBY
WALDEN & CLOVER ROBIN
BOARD BOOK 3+
This fascinating lift the
flap book of discovery shows youngsters what it's like inside the
perfect habitat for insects to live. The glorious illustrations
combined with bite-sized facts bring the bug world to life. Did you
know beetles are one of the earth's oldest creatures? Build your own
bug hotel or check out the one in Singleton Park amongst others. Also
in the series is the Bird House and both make excellent entertaining
and educational gifts for nature lovers.
ISBN 9781848576575 Little
Tiger HB £8.99
THE STORY OF TANTRUM
O'FURRILY BY CRESSIDA COWELL & MARK NICHOLAS
PICTURE BOOK 3+
A stray cat called Tantrum
tells her hungry three kittens a story about a pampered cat. The
lessons the kittens and little readers will learn is don't be fooled
by appearances and to show kindness and courage when needed. The
simple tale is beautifully illustrated mainly in textured monotone
with splashes of colour. Children will be whisked along through the
stormy night to a satisfying ending perfect for bedtime.
ISBN 9781444933802 HB
Hodder £12.99
HOUNDS AND HAUNTINGS BY
JANINE BEACHAM
CHILDREN 9+
Rose Raventhorpe and the
city's secret society of butlers are on the case again. An historical
fantasy adventure will have young reader's pulses racing. Can young
detective Rose find a murderer and the mystery behind the ancient
ghost-hound? The evocative Victorian setting, quirky cast and spunky
heroine will enthral and intrigue as young readers pick up clues
along the way. For fans of Sherlock, Robin Stevens and Katherine
Woodfine.
ISBN 978510201323 PB
Little Brown Books £6.99
SPARK BY ALICE BROADWAY
YOUNG ADULT 12+
In a world where the
events in your life are tattooed onto your skin, Leora is questioning
the purpose of the society she lives in. When she is forced to spy on
the Blanks, outsiders with no marks she finds answers to her past and
future. This complex tribal fantasy cleverly will draw you into its
web of truths and half-truths. Who is friend or foe? Where does Leora
truly belong? A gripping sequel to the bestseller Ink.
ISBN 9781407172859 PB
Scholastic £7.99
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