This week my children's book reviews include a science fiction adventure for middle grade, a summery sticker book perfect for the holidays, an emotional second world war thriller and a teen romance set in the Tuscan hills.
Happy Summer Reading!
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE STARLIGHT WATCHMAKER BY LAUREN
JAMES
CHILDREN 8+
Watchmaker Hugo is
an android working in an elite academy. When a pompous Duke demands
he mends his watch they uncover a sinister mystery while forming an
unlikely friendship. An enthralling sci-fi adventure that has shades
of Star Trek while exploring themes of discrimination and class.
Hugo's journey to find his place in the world is uplifting. Perfect
for book clubs and reluctant and dyslexic readers. I was whisked away
into another universe.
Barrington Stoke
PB £7.99
CLAUDE EVER-SO-SUMMERY STICKER BOOK
BY ALEX T. SMITH
ACTIVITY BOOK 5+
Join in the
seaside shenanigans with Disney Junior star Claude, Sir Bobblysock
and their friends in Pawhaven. Packed with fun games, intriguing
puzzles and 250 sunny stickers this is guaranteed to keep children
busy in the holiday. From drawing sandcastles to creating a picnic,
the joyful illustrations will put kids in a summer mood even on a
rainy day! A perfect companion to Claude's new picure book, Anyone
for Strawberries?
Hachette PB £4.99
ANNA AT WAR BY HELEN PETERS
CHILDREN 9+
Young Jewish girl
Anna must leave her family to flee persecution in Germany to the
safety of England but the war follows her. Trapped in a web of
betrayal can Anna prove whose side she's on without exposing her own
secrets? Full of historical facts children will be riveted by Anna's
journey to freedom. A nail-biting and affecting adventure which
explores themes of the plight of war refugees and prejudice. For fans
of Emma Carroll.
Nosy Crow PB £6.99
UNDER A DANCING STAR BY LAURA WOOD
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Seventeen-year-old
Bea is sent in disgrace to Italy in the 1930s for being too
outspoken. She'd rather study insects than look for a husband. Can
Bea enjoy a lazy summer romance with handsome artist Ben without
falling in love? Will the creeping onset of fascism ruin their plans?
Be transported to the Tuscan hills and see this delightfully geeky
and adorable heroine transform into an independent young woman. The
perfect holiday read.
Scholastic PB
£7.99
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