This week my children's book reviews include two epic fantasies for teens, a beautiful picture book about the price of freedom and a fascinating middle grade book full of strange but true football stories.
Perfect books for the New Year!
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
A
THRONE OF SWANS BY KATHARINE & ELIZABETH CORR
YOUNG
ADULT 12+
Seventeen-year-old
Aderly inherits a kingdom ruled by those who can transform into a
bird and fly. Aderly is a swan who since witnessing her mothers
murder can no longer take flight. Can she save the kingdom from her
cruel uncle? Who can she trust? An intriguing fantasy richly woven
with magic and a duplicitous cast, a flawed but courageous heroine
and an unexpected twist. For fans of Leigh Bardugo and Melinda
Salisbury.
Hot
Key Books PB £7.99
STARBIRD BY SHARON
KING-CHAI
PICTURE BOOK 3+
The
Moon King gifts his daughter the legendary Starbird. But one day it
stops singing. When his daughter notices how sad the caged bird is
she sets it free. The King is furious. Can he understand the price of
freedom? A stunning book with foiled pages. Children will be
entranced by the twilight images and looking for the Starbird within
the silhouettes. A beautiful original folk story about love and
freedom that would make a stunning and sensitive gift.
Two
Hoots HB £12.99
UNBELIEVABLE
FOOTBALL BY MATT OLDFIELD
CHILDREN
8+
A
collection of entertaining and fascinating stories about the
beautiful game. Have you heard of the psychic octopus who could
predict the winner? The Lancashire Lasses who became footballs
best-kept secret? The dog detective who saved the world cup trophy?
The world-class manager who survived a war? The perfect gift for
football-mad kids. The short accessible stories are perfect to dip
into and share with friends and family.
Wren
& Rook PB £6.99
A HEART SO FIERCE AND
BROKEN BY BRIGID KEMMERER
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Harper
has freed Prince Rhen from a curse but a rival heir lies in wait.
Grey the prince's best friend has fled the castle with a terrible
secret. Who will betray whom? Told from alternating points of view
this fantasy sequel brims with excitement, devious plots and bold new
characters that will sink its claws into you. An exciting new spin on
a tale as old as time which forges its own path. A must for fantasy
lovers.
Bloomsbury
PB £7.99
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