This week my children's book reviews include a young adult modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, a picture book about the life of a lighthouse, a return to the world of Eragon and a young adult contemporary story about the challenges teens face today.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
A CURSE SO DARK AND
LONELY BY BRIGID KEMMERER
YOUNG ADULT 13+
An unforgettable
retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Prince Rhen must find a girl to
fall in love with him to break his curse. When he kidnaps Harper from
the modern world she must learn to survive in his enchanted land
while fighting against unwanted feelings towards her captor. Readers
will lose themselves in a tangled web of desire and betrayal,
friendship and unrequited love. Compulsive and addictive, this is
monstrously good.
ISBN 9781408884614 PB
Bloomsbury £7.99
HELLO LIGHTHOUSE BY
SOPHIE BLACKALL
PICTURE BOOK 4+
A timeless story about
hope, change and the passing of time centred around a lighthouse and
its lighthouse keeper. Children will be taken on a visual journey
inside and out of the lighthouse through storms, daring rescues as
well as the growing family inside. The chinese ink and watercolour
illustrations are exquisite and perfectly capture this lone beacon of
light. It is a loving thank you to those who've dedicated their lives
to keeping those as sea safe.
ISBN 9781408357163 HB
Orchard £12.99
THE FORK, THE WITCH,
AND THE WORM BY CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI
CHILDREN 10+
A wanderer, a cursed
child, magic and of course dragons. Welcome to the world of Alagaesia
and the return of Eragon from the best selling series. The three
original and thrilling stories are based in the world of The
Inheritance Cycle. It is a fantastic addition to the beloved series
for fans as well as a great introduction for those new to this
enthralling and magical world. Perfect for fans of The Hobbit and
Dragon Rider.
ISBN 9780241392362 HB
Penguin £12.99
KICK THE MOON BY
MUHAMMAD KHAN
YOUNG ADULT 14+
Fifteen year old Ilyas
finds a kindred spirit in good girl Kelly. But when one of his
friends decides to seduce her for a bet who should he support? This
riveting read will infuriate, outrage and make you laugh and cry. It
covers toxic masculinity, racism and sexual shaming but also
highlights the importance of self respect, self protection,
friendship and loyalty. A current and insightful read for teens with
a reminder that any crisis can be overcome.
ISBN 9781509874071 PB
Macmillan £7.99
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