This week my children's book reviews include a middle grade mystery for train lovers, a picture book about a fiendish fox, a out of the world story about a boy who doesn't like potatoes and and a insightful and gripping young adult novel highlighting homelessness.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
HIGHLAND FALCON THIEF
BY M.G. LEONARD & SAM SEDGMAN
CHILDREN 9+
Eleven
year-old Harrison Beck is reluctantly joining his Uncle Nat on the
last journey of the royal steam train, The Highland Falcon. When a
priceless diamond brooch goes missing can he solve the mystery before
the end of the line? A stowaway, a lonely dog and some rather
eccentric guests lead Harrison and the readers on the ride of a
lifetime. Can you pick up the clues? A first-class mystery for train
lovers and adventurers.
PB
Macmillan £6.99
THE TERRIBLY FRIENDLY
FOX BY SUSANNAH LLOYD & ELLIE SNOWDON
PICTURE BOOK 4+
Gerald
is a newly reformed vegetarian fox and guest of honour at the
Woodland Creatures Ball! He charms all the guests with songs and
games but has he really changed his ways? A classical dark and funny
tail. Children will be intrigued by the characterful pen and wash
illustrations. But will they notice who is missing page by page? The
text and illustrations tell different stories. A darkly hilarious
tale with Roald Dahl humour.
Simon
& Schuster PB £6.99
THE NIGHT OF THE SPACE
SPUD BY KAYLEY WILLIAMS
CHILDREN 5+
A
young boy hates potatoes so much he sneaks out to bury them in the
garden at night. But when an alien called a space spud whisks him off
to Potato Planet can he see potatoes in a more positive light! Can
the boy be persuaded to love potatoes as well? A quirky funny story
that will help fussy eaters and inspire children's imagination. Great
to share with the family or in the classroom.
Olympia
PB £6.99
SOFA SURFER BY MALCOLM
DUFFY
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Fifteen-year
old Tyler rebels against his family's move from London to Yorkshire.
When he befriends a girl called Spider it exposes her life living on
the streets. Can Tyler help Spider escape or be drawn into a dark and
dangerous world? This powerful and insightful story highlights the
rise of homelessness while never losing humour or heart. It's about
family, belongs and the importance of kindness and understanding.
Great for book clubs and topical discussion in class.
HB
Zephyr £12.99
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