The Story Shif loves nothing more than spending time with his greatest friend Bini, chess and maths. However, when soldiers swarm his small city all the happiness is drained from his world. Shif’s father, he believes, died many years ago but soon the truth is revealed. Shif’s father was captured by the military when asking for a […]
The Breadwinner
The story Set in Afghanistan where cruelty of the Taliban lies behind every corner, Parvana and her family live in one cramped room. The mean and crafty rules of the Taliban require women not to go outside without the company of a man. So when Parvana’s father gets arrested for talking about memories of […]
Agatha Oddly and The Secret Key
Agatha Oddly has dreamed of being a detective since a young age but has never found a proper case. However, when London has a water crisis and all that is coming out of the pipes and all the taps is lumpy red gloop, Agatha and her best mate Liam have to find out what is going on.
Splash
Splash Review Since a young age, Molly has lived with her Nan and Grandad as her Mum disappeared unexpectedly long ago. All her life Molly has dreamed of becoming a champion swimmer. Although her best friend Chloe is not at all supportive and is not in the slightest complimentary about Molly’s build […]
My Brigadista Year
The story This book is about how one girl, full of courage, transformed her country. In the country of Cuba where hills roll and villages are bustling with markets of fresh produce, a girl called Lora has an ambition to help her country become an educated one. Only 13, Lora is determined […]
A Good Day for Climbing Trees
The story Marnus has two brothers. Bendovo is good at breaking swimming records, drinking protein drinks and making every girl fall for him. Adrian meanwhile is Marnus’s younger brother, a young entrepreneur who will do anything to make money. That even means starting a nursery tuck shop aged three. Marnus is in the middle, never […]
The Robin Stevens Murder Most Unladylike collection
Introduction I like these books because they have a real mixture of adventure but also a key part of friendship. Meet Daisy and Hazel who go on heart throbbing murder mystery adventures…What could happen? Are you intrigued to know what happened? Then these are the books for you. I could not put […]
Wonder
The story Wonder follows the story of August Pullman, a 10 year old boy who is scarred by a severe facial deformity. Auggie has been home schooled until his parents decide that it is time for him to attend Beecher Prep Middle School. An initial visit makes Auggie realise that he won’t necessarily receive a […]