This week my children's book reviews include a feminist fairy-tale for teens, a picture book about the plight orangutans, a middle grade adventure about a princess who loves BMX and an intriqueing Young adult thriller set on the Welsh coast
Happy Summer Reading!
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE KINGDOM BY JESS
ROTHENBERG
YOUNG ADULT 12+
Android
princess Ana lives in The Kingdom which makes visitors' wishes come
true. But when she is accused of murder difficult questions must be
ascertained. Did Ana override her program? Does she have free will?
Told through court testimony and flashbacks this will keep the reader
guessing until the end. An intriguing thriller and anti-fairytale
with a cinematic feel and themes of sisterhood, objectification and
how power can corrupt. Westworld meets One of Us is Lying.
Macmillan
PB £7.99
THERE'S A RANG-TAN IN
MY BEDROOM BY JAMES SELLICK & FRANN PRESTON-GANNON
CHILDREN 4+
When
a little girl discovers a mischievous orangutan in her bedroom it
shows her how growing palm oil for her products, such as shampoo are
destroying her home. The moving illustrations and story show the
plight of orangutans, the dangers of deforestation and what we can do
to help. It includes how to write a campaign letter and why palm oil
is so harmful to wildlife. This is a special picture book with a
vital message to share.
Wren
& Rook HB £12.99
PRINCESS BMX BY MARIE
BASTING
CHILDREN 7+
Princess
Ava travels between her magical kingdom and London to fulfil her
passion for riding BMX. But can Ava use her new biking skills to save
her home from her evil Aunty? Ava's hilarious adventure races along
at breakneck speed while punctured with characterful illustrations by
Flavia Sorrentino. Children will love Ava's cheeky humour and her
courage to be true to herself. A modern fairy-tale which is full of
magic, friendship and bikes! Enchanted meets BMX.
Chicken
House PB £7.99
MY SECRET LIES WITH YOU
BY FAYE BIRD
YOUNG ADULT 14+
A
mysterious girl Alys appeared one summer only to vanish without a
trace. This summer Cait arrives for a holiday in Wales mourning the
loss of her father while dealing with her mother's new boyfriend.
Told from four perspectives this is a classic whodunnit with a twist
in the tale. Secrets and lies, friendships and family, love and loss
are intertwined in this fast-paced thriller. A perfect summer read
for fans of Pretty Little Lies and Riverdale.
Usborne
PB £7.99
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