Just like Joe Todd‑Stanton’s illustrations, this book has a magical and inviting feel that pulls you in straight away. The plot is full of exciting twists that keep the story moving and make you want to keep reading. Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest also shares an important message about accepting yourself and the changes happening …
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The monsters next door by Kate Alice Marshall
The Monsters next door is a stunning book for readers who are looking for a heartwarming thriller! From the authors immense descriptive language to her attention to detail, this book is truly amazing. The story is set in what seems a nice, normal town, however Charlie Greer senses that something is terribly off about her …
Oceanforged: The Silent Island by Amelia Mellor
This is the second book in the Oceanforged series, a fantasy and action must read. I would recommend reading the first book, ‘Oceanforged: The Wicked Ship’ otherwise the storyline will feel incomplete. With the help of her new companions Tarn and Jem, Cori goes in search of Mutemont to find the next piece of the …
Keeper of the Lost Cities Graphic Novel by Shannon Messenger
This book is set in San Diego, where Sophie Foster lives. She is a telepath, and can hear the thoughts around her, whether she likes it or not. One day, on a field trip to a History Museum, a boy named Fitz goes up to her and asks her a couple of questions, before telling …
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead
The Lost Library is a book filled with mysteries that will keep readers guessing. This narrative slowly reveals itself from many different perspectives. Evan, a school student, is trying to find the reason for a deadly fire that happened at the library years before he was born. He investigates by solving clues and breaking many …
These Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson
These Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson ISBN: 9781760631673 Publication Date: Feb 18, 2025 Reviewer: Amelia MacD When Paige receives a scholarship to Agathion, a school for gifted students, she takes it as a welcome excuse to leave her hometown. When she gets to the cold, unwelcoming Agitathion College, she realises something isn’t right. With …
The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave ISBN: 9780553535310 Publication Date: April 10, 2018 Reviewer: Sophie S The Girl of Ink and Stars is a great book about friendship and adventures. Isabella lives on the once beautiful island of Joya, but as evil overcomes it and her best friend Lupe goes …
My Name is Mina by David Almond
My Name is Mina by David Almond ISBN: 9780340997253 Publication Date: 2010 Reviewer: Ava N In a quiet corner of her own world, Mina fills an empty notebook with stories, dreams, and reflections. As each page turns, her words explain her true thoughts and opinions. Her personal journey reveals the heart of a young …
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess by Akira Himekawa
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess by Akira Himekawa ISBN:9781421593470 Publication Date: March 14, 2017 Reviewer: Roxy W This book is the first of eleven in a manga series revolving around the Legend of Zelda storyline, where the main character, Link, a farmer boy who comes to realise he has the favour of the …
Finale by Stephanie Garber
Finale by Stephanie Garber ISBN 9781473666788 Publication Date: February 6, 2020 Reviewer: Catherine J Finale is the last book of the Caraval trilogy. In the first book, the two protagonists, Scarlett and Donatella are invited to the infamous Caraval. There, they strive to win and find new elements of themselves, as well as find new …