The animals of Farthing Wood is a breathtaking adventure that follows a group of creatures of all sizes that range from a handful of tiny field mice to a slippery adder. The characters in this book are so memorable and each have their own specific characteristics. In this story Farthing wood is being cut down. … Continue reading The Animals Of Farthing Wood – Colin Dann
Maybe I read this book a bit to late but whatever the season i am sure this book will always be enjoyable. It is funny and full of unexpected friendships. The excitement of the plot grips you from the start.Another thing is that this proves that word disabled people is wrong, because people who are … Continue reading The Christmasauras-Tom Fletcher
Daisy and Hazel are best friends. They are also part of a secret detective club which no one apart from them knows about. Unfortunately there aren’t very interesting cases at Deepdean school for girls. (unless you count the case of Lavinia’s missing tie which they don’t ) But a real murderer is in their midst … Continue reading Murder Most Unladylike – Robin Stevens
For years I had presumed that I won't enjoy the fantasy genre because I wouldn't relate to the characters or the context. I completely changed my mind when I read the Lord Of The Rings (LOTR) trilogy a few years back (I know I am late to the party!). I have now metamorphosed into a … Continue reading The Hobbit- JRR Tolkien
Katy is a girl who just can’t help getting in trouble. She even gets in trouble when she’s doing nice things like making everyone a surprise breakfast. She does try hard but sometimes she can be rather unlucky on her daredevil expeditions. One day however her luck runs out altogether. Katy creeps out of the … Continue reading Katy – Jacqueline Wilson
You’d think that after growing up in a travelling circus with Luigi the lion tamer, Sharp-eye-Sheila the knife thrower, Magnificent Marvin the magician, Boris the strongest guy ever, Tina and Tawna the acrobat twins, Doris the scientist, Fanella and last but not least Pym, going to Saint Smithens would be so boring! But not for … Continue reading Poppy Pym and the Pharaohs curse – Laura Wood
Lucy Dungston is a very normal girl who is living a very normal life until… one morning Lucy can’t find her mum or dad, neither can Ella who lives just down the road nor can Norman, the eager scout! What will they do? Its only when Lucy puts down her homework and gets in her … Continue reading The Creakers – Tom Fletcher
Ted’s cousin, Salim has moved to New York. Ted’s family, especially his sister Kat, seem super excited about going to visit him. But Ted isn’t so sure. He doesn’t want to go to a different place in which his food, clothes and basically everything is different! And who is Kat sending so many emails to? … Continue reading The Guggenheim Mystery – Robin Stevens
Ted Sparks is not your usual detective, with his cool brain that runs on its own unique operating system and a goal to be a meteorologist. But, when his cousin Salim boards the London Eye and doesn’t come down again it’s up to Ted and his older sister Kat to figure out where he is. … Continue reading The London Eye Mystery – Siobhan Dowd
Jane and Michael need a new nanny after Katie Nanna quits without word of warning to Mr and Mrs Banks. They desperately try to find a new nanny. It takes a bit of waiting but eventually Jane and Michael see Mary Poppins arrive at their doorstep on a gust of sudden wind. Then and there … Continue reading Mary Poppins, The Complete Collection – P L Travers
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