Friday 11 January 2019

SOUTH WALES EVENING POST CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW JAN 12-13 2019

This week my first children's book review of the year include a gripping fantasy adventure for middle graders, a picture book full of Vikings who are looking for warm knickers, a wonderful children's almanac and a chilling Nordic thriller for teens.

Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!




BOOK OF THE WEEK 

LIGHTNING CHASE ME HOME BY AMBER LEE DODD
CHILDREN 9+

Amelia makes a wish on Serpent's Tooth Rock on her eleventh birthday to be reunited with her Mum. But unfortunately, she ignites magic that transports her to different parts of her island home when she is stressed. It doesn't help Amelia is starting a new school and dealing with bullying because of her dyslexia. An exciting magical adventure with a heroine at it's centre that children will immediately warm to. Gripping and thought-provoking.
ISBN 9781407191652 PB Scholastic £6.99




ITCHY, SCRITCHY, SCRATCHY, PANTS BY STEVE SMALLMAN & ELINA ELLIS
PICTURE BOOK 3+

Five Viking's get into a fight, lose their pants and now their bums are turning blue. What will they do? They must go on a quest to find yeti fur to make the warmest knickers ever of course! A riotously funny adventure with rip-roaring illustrations that will have the kids hooting with laughter. What lengths would you go to to have a toasty bum? If your itching to find out this is the book for you!
ISBN 9781848699410 HB Little Tiger £10.99




2019 NATURE MONTH-BY-MONTH: A CHILDREN'S ALMANAC BY ANNA WILSON & ELLY JAHNZ
CHILDREN 7+
This fully illustrated almanac containing fascinating facts throughout the year will encourage children to fully engage with and appreciate the world around them rather than take things for granted. Learn how to spot seasonal flora and fauna or discover special days and festivals in each month. Also included are indoor and outdoor activities and delicious recipes. An inspirational and beautifully illustrated month-by-month guide to the year in association with The National Trust.
ISBN 9781788003391 HB Nosy Crow £9.99




THE TWISTED TREE BY RACHEL BURGE
YOUNG ADULT 14+

Martha can read the emotions and memories of a person just by touching their clothes. Her strange power started after she lost her eye in an accident and to understand what's happening to her she must embark on a dangerous quest. Part ghost story, part romantic mystery and set in contemporary Norway this is full of unexpected twists and turns. Imbued with Norse mythology this creepy coming-of-age tale is perfect for the cold January nights.
ISBN 9781471407765 PB Hot Key £7.99




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