This week my children's book reviews include a magical middle grade tale, an entertaining board book about vehicles, a middle grade space adventure and a thrilling fantasy for teens.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK
OF THE WEEK
TIGER
HEART BY PENNY CHRIMES
CHILDREN
9+
When
a young chimney sweep, Fly saves a tiger from an evil collector they
form a bond and embark on a quest to find the truth of her royal
birth. A magical tale that will whisk you away to exotic lands of
cursed rubies. An inspiring tale about family, the importance of
friendship and freedom. Beautifully written full of rich detail that
draws you in with an entertaining and striking cast. Oliver meets the
Jungle Book.
PB
Orion £7.99
WHEN
I GROW UP I WANT TO DRIVE... BY ROSAMUND LLOYD & RICHARD MERRITT
BOARD
BOOK 3+
Discover
an awesome array of exciting vehicles in this early learning board
book. It is perfect for curious little fingers. Follow the road
sweeper picking up rubbish, the ambulance helping people of the
aeroplane taking off to far-flung places. The bold illustrations
capture the hustle and bustle of life on the road or in the skies.
Behind lots of fun flaps, children can find out fascinating facts
about their favourite vehicles and discover new ones.
Little
Tiger HB £ 6.99
ORION
LOST BY ALASTAIR CHISHOLM
CHILDREN
9+
When
catastrophe strikes the colony ship Orion in deep space it's up to
thirteen-year-old eth and her friends to bring them home. They must
navigate treacherous and uncharted territory with a heavily damage s
ship while encountering mysterious alien species and space pirates.
Who can they trust? An exciting sci-fi adventure full of twists and
turns. Perfect for fans of Star Trek and Lost in Space.
Nosy
Crow PB £6.99
INFINITY
SON BY ADAM SILVERA
YOUNG
ADULT 12+
Brothers
Emil and Brighton are caught up in a war between a group of
vigilantes, the Spell Walkers and specters who steal the essence of
magical creatures. One brother has the power to end it all. The other
will stop at nothing in his pursuit of glory. Brotherhood, love and
loyalty will be put to the test. But who will escape the fight
unscathed? A heart-thumping epic fantasy for fans of X-Men and
Shadowhunters.
Simon
& Schuster PB £7.99
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