This week my children's book reviews include a young runner with tough choices for middle grade readers, a picture book about a naughty bear's first visit to the cinema, an enchanting circus adventure for middle grade readers and a glittering Bollywood romance for young adults. Perfect for the holidays.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
GHOST BY JASON REYNOLDS
CHILDREN 10+
When Ghost is recruited
onto an elite running team he must decide what path he must travel.
Will he be held back by his traumatic past or will he harness his
awesome running talent and win the big race? An exciting
coming-of-age urban drama about not letting the challenges and
circumstances of life dictate your outcome or dreams. Ghost is a
flawed but ultimately inspiring hero who the kids will be cheering
on.
ISBN 9781999642525 PB
Knights Of £6.99
PICTURE BOOK 3+
When Daisy decides to take
her friend Bear to the cinema for the first time what could possibly
go wrong? Children will love how naughty Bear is. During the film he
eats noisily, wriggles around and even answers his phone! The
glorious illustrations perfectly capture the twilight of the cinema
and the trouble an enormous golden bear can cause. I am sure everyone
has experienced their own 'bear' at the cinema or theatre. Hilarious!
ISBN 9781407186696 PB
Scholastic £6.99
THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS BY
FRANCESCA ARMOUR-CHELU
CHILDREN 9+
Sisters Tansy and Belle
are dazzling trapeze artists until Tansy falls and loses her nerve
and Belle mysteriously disappears. When Tansy's shadow comes
mysteriously to life can she rediscover her courage and save her
sister? Children will fly high with this enchanting circus adventure
and its wonderful cast of characters. I loved the gorgeous behind the
scene details of the travelling circus. This irresistible story is
perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
ISBN 9781406384369 PB
Walker Books £6.99
MY SO-CALLED BOLLYWOOD
LIFE BY NISHA SHARMA
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Bollywood film fanatic
Winnie is predicted to find love before her eighteenth birthday. But
when her fated loved does not transpire she feels lost. Fellow film
geek Dev encourages her to find her own happily ever after. A funny
and touching romance that celebrates life even when it goes off
script. It perfectly encapsulates the ups and downs of growing up
while accepting the help of friends, family and even a Bollywood
superstar!
ISBN 9781788951463 PB
Stripes £7.99
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