This week my children's book reviews include a magical dolphin adventure, a little owl looking for a friend, a celebration of unusual words and a chilling murder mystery.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
SONG OF THE DOLPHIN BOY
BY ELIZABETH LAIRD
CHILDREN 8+
Finn
has always felt different in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead.
Why is he told to stay away from the sea? When he accidentally swims
with dolphins, he finds he has a special connection with them. But
what can he do when his new friends are in danger from plastic and
rubbish in the water? An illustrated magical eco-adventure full of
friendship and excitement that kids can enjoy while learning an
important environmental message.
ISBN
9781509828234 PB Macmillan £6.99
A T-WIT FOR A T-WOO BY
CHARLIE FARLEY & LAYN MARLOW
PICTURE BOOK 4+
Little
owl Twoo sets off on a brave quest through the night to find a true
friend to sing with him. On his journey, he meets deer, bats and
badgers, and even a hungry fox. Twoo discovers on his adventure that
when you believe in yourself, anything is possible. The twilight
illustrations are captivating alongside the lyrical rhyming text as
the owl searches for his perfect companion. An adorable story that is
ideal for bedtime reading.
ISBN
9781408346495 HB Orchard £12.99
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORD
BY NICOLA EDWARDS & LUISA URIBE
CHILDREN 8+
This
thoughtfully illustrated book celebrates the magic of language. It is
a collection of words that have no direct one-word translation and
are unique to particular countries. In Finnish 'poronkusema' means
the distance a reindeer can walk before needing the toilet! However,
you might not need a translation for the Welsh word Hiraeth meaning a
nostalgic longing for the homeland or past. A book of linguistic
curiosities ideal to give to a child or adult.
ISBN
9781848576452 360 Degrees HB £12.99
YOUR TURN TO DIE BY SUE
WALLMAN
YOUNG ADULT 13+
While
Leah is on a family holiday, their fun is derailed by new girl Tatum
and the discovery of sixty-year-old remains of a teenage girl in the
garden. Strange accidents and unexplained events begin to happen.
Also what is causing her cousin Poppy's illness? Question marks hang
over the cast of characters making it a modern-day whodunnit worthy
of Agatha Christie. A chilling thriller with an almighty twist at the
end that you won't be prepared for.
ISBN
9781407181585 PB Scholastic £7.99
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