This week my Christmas children's book reviews include an enchanting adventure through a snowglobe, a Christmas hedgehog, a treasure hunt in an amazing house and a return to the magical land of Nevermoor.
Perfect presents for Christmas Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE
WEEK
SNOWGLOBE BY AMY WILSON
CHILDREN 9+
A missing mother, a pinch of magic and an invisible house filled with snowglobes are all the ingredients for a thrilling fantasy adventure. Clementine must learn to use her magic to try and free a boy trapped in a snowglobe. Children will love the different worlds and characters in each magical globe and relate to the friendship and family at the heart of the story. An enchanting winter tale of snow and ice.
ISBN 9781509885800 PB Macmillan £6.99
PICTURE BOOK 3+
Little Hedgehog and his friends are preparing for the perfect Christmas. But who is eating their biscuits and snoring all night? This heartwarming adventure is perfect to share in the build-up to Christmas. It encapsulates all the excitement of family and friends enjoying the festive season and even includes a few familiar disagreements! This adorable touch-and-feel book including Hedgehog's red velvety hat is a delight and full of Christmas cheer.
ISBN 9781848696693 PB Little Tiger £7.99
TREASURE
HUNT HOUSE BY KATE DAVIES & BECCA STADTLANDER
CHILDREN 7+
Two children embark on a treasure hunt in their great-aunt's incredible house. Children will love exploring each room and lifting flaps to reveal trivia pertinent to objects in that particular room. Find out about musical instruments, discover a velociraptor skeleton or Shakespeare plays. Also, children are asked to solve a riddle on each page to add to the intrigue. This sumptuous book is ideal for those who love history, trivia and dolls houses. A gem of a gift.
ISBN 9781847809575 HB Lincoln Children's Books £14.99
CHILDREN 7+
Two children embark on a treasure hunt in their great-aunt's incredible house. Children will love exploring each room and lifting flaps to reveal trivia pertinent to objects in that particular room. Find out about musical instruments, discover a velociraptor skeleton or Shakespeare plays. Also, children are asked to solve a riddle on each page to add to the intrigue. This sumptuous book is ideal for those who love history, trivia and dolls houses. A gem of a gift.
ISBN 9781847809575 HB Lincoln Children's Books £14.99
WUNDERSMITH BY JESSICA TOWNSEND
CHILDREN 9+
The much-anticipated return to Nevermoor will not disappoint in this sequel. Morrigan Crow is a much feared Wundersmith and must try to suppress her mysterious ability. But will Morrigan's magic help her escape her cursed life? A brilliantly imagined world, thrilling adventure and colourful characters make this a must-have series this Christmas. Children will love the friendship at it's centre and relate to Morrigan's struggle to fit in while remaining true to herself. Perfect for Harry Potter fans.
ISBN 9781510103825 HB Orion £12.99
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