This week my children's book reviews include a thrilling cycling adventure, a board book about all different types of boats, a kids introduction to vegetarianism and a coming of age drama dealing with domestic abuse.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy!
BOOK
OF THE WEEK
CHAMPION
OF CHAMPIONS BY DAVID BRAYLEY
YOUNG
ADULT 12+
Professional
road cyclist Daniel must remember what inspired his love for racing
if he want's to succeed in the toughest race of his career. This
adventure is interwoven with family loyalty, betrayal and a mystery
surrounding legendary racer Fausto Coppi. Peppered with sporting
facts it transports us through the beautiful Gower Peninsula to Italy
as we follow Daniel's quest. This is perfect for enthusiasts of all
ages as it captures the agony and ecstasy of cycling.
ISBN
9780993510199 PB Scratching Shed £7.99
BOARD
BOOK 3+
BOATS
ARE BUSY BY SARA GILLINGHAM
An
illuminating board book identifying different types of boats from oil
tankers to cruise ships. Young children will love the bright primary
colours and strong shapes capturing seafaring life. It is also
fascinating to learn how boats communicate with each other. Different
nautical flags show a variety of messages such as when fishing nets
are in the water or when dangerous cargo is on board. A brilliant,
informative book for little sailors and sea lovers alike.
ISBN
9780714876719 HB Phaidon £7.95
CHILDREN
9+
LIVING
ON THE VEG BY CLIVE GIFFORD & JACQUELINE MELDRUM
It's
National Vegetarian Week and this is a fun accessible guide for
children on how to live a vegetarian life. It's full of tips, facts
and delicious recipes that clearly outline what it means to live
without eating meat and how to do it healthily. It explores different
terms such as pescetarian and vegan, while looking at animal welfare,
pollution and key information about nutrition. The jazzy layout and
bullet point facts make it easily digestible.
ISBN
9781526306098978 HB Wayland Books £12.99
YOUNG
ADULT 12+
ME
MAM. ME DAD. ME. BY MALCOLM DUFFY
Danny's
Mam has a new boyfriend and life seems good until cracks start to
show. This tense thriller tackles issues of domestic violence which
brings to light a subject that is too often hidden away. At it's
heart is a teenager's love for his mother and the lengths he will go
to protect her. The story doesn't pull its punches but is liberally
laced with hope and humour which makes it a memorable and touching
read.
ISBN
9781786697646 HB Zephyr £10.99
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