This week my children's book reviews include a mysterious middle grade adventure, an introduction to woodland life for the very young, an inspiring compilation of heroes or villains for middle grade readers and a dark fairy tale fantasy for teens.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
INVISIBLE IN A BRIGHT
LIGHT BY SALLY GARDNER
CHILDREN 9+
In
1870 Celeste wakes up in the Royal Opera House to find everyone
thinks she's someone else. To discover the truth and save those she
loves, Celeste must play a dangerous game called the Reckoning. A
dark and surreal fairy tale which reveals it's secrets one by one.
Gorgeous and atmospheric descriptions of backstage bring the mystery
and colourful cast to life. For fans of Amy Wilson and Abi
Elphinstone.
Zephyr
Books HB £10.99
GOODNIGHT FOREST BY
CARMEN SALDANA & BECKY DAVIES
BOARD BOOK 1+
Peep
through the forest in the soft dawn of light. Young children will be
fascinated by how all the different animals and birds sleep and live.
A fox hole is called a den. Owls hunt at night. Deers take short
naps! Tiptoe through the undergrowth and explore the treetops in this
beautifully illustrated board book with peep-through pages. Fun facts
and rhyming text will delight little ones just before bedtime. Also
available is Goodnight Ocean.
Little
Tiger HB £7.99
EPIC TALES OF TRIUMPH
AND ADVENTURE BY SIMON CHESHIRE & FATTI BURKE
CHILDREN 9+
Meet
66 exceptionally brave and inspiring men and women. Children will be
fascinated by epic tales and triumphs and discoveries of heroes and
villains. Dive into unexplored oceans with Jacques Piccard or sail
them with pirate Anne Bonny. Climb Mount Everest with Junko Tabei or
become a spy with Marthe Cnockaert. The double spreads with bold
illustrations on each historical figure are perfect for dipping into.
A vast collection to explore for little adventurers.
Bloomsbury
HB £12.99
PET BY AKWAEKE EMEZI
YOUNG ADULT 12+
When
Jam discovers a horned creature called Pet emerging from her mother's
painting, she must help it chase away a monster in her best friend's
house. A dark and lyrical modern-day fairytale about friendship and
bravery. I loved the diverse cast of characters and the imaginative
world where all is not what it appears. It also deals with sensitive
and hard-hitting subjects about facing fears and the abuse of power.
Thought-provoking and profound.
Faber
PB £7.99
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