This week my children's book reviews include a brilliantly clever middle grade detective story, a picture book about acceptance, a middle grade drama about family and an exciting SAS adventure for teens.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
LORI AND MAX BY
CATHERINE O'FLYNN
CHILDREN 9+
When
money goes missing from the classroom new girl Max becomes the
suspect. But her friend and wannabe detective Lori is determined to
prove Max's innocence. When Max disappears, can Lori solve the
mystery? A contemporary whodunnit with two endearing and quirky
heroines. The twists and turns are dealt with a sleight of hand that
will have you guessing until the end. Full of laughter, excitement
and empathy this is the perfect pick for budding sleuths.
Firefly
Press PB £6.99
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS
BY JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLER
PICTURE BOOK 4+
The
Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue) never mix because of
their differences. But what will they do if a Smed and Smoo fall in
love? A beautiful story of inclusivity and learning to appreciate
each other's differences rather than be mistrustful of them. The
joyful and colourful illustrations capture the wild and wonderful
array of aliens, and you can even spot a Gruffalo alien. A story for
our times.
Alison
Green Books HB £12.99
THE
SPACE WE'RE IN BY KATYA BALEN
CHILDREN
10+
Frank's
little brother Max is autistic. The whole family loves him, but
sometimes Frank resents all the attention Max receives. When tragedy
strikes their world spirals out of control. Can the family piece
their lives back together? This deals with big issues like sibling
love and rivalry, grief, anxiety, as well as love and hope.
Sensitively illustrated by Lauren Carlin this will make you laugh and
cry. For fans of David Almond and R.J. Palacio.
Bloomsbury
HB £10.99
YOUNG
ADULT 13+
To
catch a warlord of an international trafficking ring, The Special
Forces Cadets must use themselves as bait. But the bad guys always
seem one step ahead. Can the teens survive the Congo rainforest? Who
can they trust? An exciting fast-paced adventure with authentic
detail by the former SAS author that adds to the tension. The third
in the series with its ensemble cast has enormous appeal for fans of
Alex Rider and CHERUB.
Hot
Key PB 6.99
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