This week my children's book reviews include a return to a classic, The Little Princess, a hide and seek board book, a fantasy prison break out adventure and a contemporary coming of age story suitable for dyslexic readers.
Dyslexia Awareness Week is from Oct 2nd-8th
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE PRINCESS AND THE
SUFFRAGETTE BY HOLLY WEBB
CHILDREN 8+
A sequel to one of my
personal favourites and a much loved classic, The Little Princess.
Lottie is a student at Miss Minchin's but feels abandoned by her
father. Inspired by the suffragette movement she forges her own path
while looking for her mother. A heart-warming adventure about
friendship, girl power and standing up for what you believe in. In
time for the 2018 commemoration of women getting the vote. An
inspiring story for all little girls, everywhere.
ISBN 9781407170855 HB
Scholastic £9.99
VEHICLES HIDE AND SNEAK
BY BASTIEN CONTRAIRE
BOARD BOOK 1+
This unusual odd-one-out
sturdy board book will engage youngsters as they try and find the
object that doesn't fit in with the rest. Spot the ladybird hiding
between the cars, an eagle flying amongst planes or an iron gliding
between boats. Children will delight in the humorous misplaced
objects while shaping their comparison abilities and visual awareness
skills. Printed in turquoise and bright pink the illustrated graphic
designs are stylish, simple and very entertaining.
ISBN 9780714875163 HB
Phaidon £7.95
PRISONER OF ICE AND
SNOW BY RUTH LAUREN
CHILDREN 9+
A
Machiavellian epic tale of sisterhood, valour and rebellion. Thirteen
year old Valor must break her twin sister out of an impenetrable
prison as she serves a life sentence for being wrongly accused of
stealing a national treasure. But first Valor must break in and to do
that she must assassinate the Prince. A Russian-inspired fantasy
adventure with shades of The Count of Monte Cristo and Frozen.
Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Cathryn Constable.
ISBN 9781408872758 PB
Bloomsbury £6.99
ROOK BY ANTHONY MCGOWAN
CHILDREN 12+
While
brothers, Nicky and Kenny, try and help an injured rook, Nicky must
deal with the school bully and his first love. When trouble escalates
can Nicky turn his luck around? An insightful novel touching on peer
intimidation, consequences and responsibilities. Dyslexia Awareness
Week starts October 2nd. This brilliant drama, (reading
age 8+ suitable for teens) is just one of many books by Barrington
Stoke that help emergent and dyslexic readers unlock the love of
reading.
ISBN
9781781127230 PB Barrington Stoke £7.99
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