Here's where we tell you about some of the books that we have read, and we liked them so much that we think you should read them as well!
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“The Little Mermaid” by Ian Beck This is an exquisite retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless story about the little mermaid who fell in love with a prince. Ian Beck's powerful storytelling and jewelled illustrations bring this enchanting, timeless tale to life, making it the perfect gift for little girls everywhere! Age: 4+; Paperback |
“SpyMice: For Your Paws Only” by Heather Vogel Frederick This work talks about mice versus rats, kids versus bullies. This is the second tail-biting adventure about the Spy Mice. Roquefort Dupont, leader of the rat underworld is seeking revenge. He's gathering rat leaders from all over the world (including Stilton Piccadilly from London) to a meeting in New York. Glory and Bunsen, intrepid field mice agents, set out for the Big Apple to foil Dupont's plans for world domination. But Glory is kidnapped and held hostage - can Bunsen turn into Action Mouse and save her? Age: 8+; Paperback |
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“Grk And The Hot Dog Trail” by Joshua Doder New York might be the Big Apple, but for Tim it's sausage city! A priceless golden statue has been stolen and Tim has a vital clue. He follows the trail of hot dogs in a sizzling chase from sleepy Central Park to boisterous Brooklyn - helped by the hottest dog of all, Grk! Age:8+; Paperback |
| “The White Giraffe” by Lauren St John
Orphaned and sent to live on a game reserve in Africa with her strangely unwelcoming grandmother, 11 year old Martine’s world has been turned upside down. But despite her loneliness and confusion, she comes to love her surroundings and soon finds herself part of a mystery that seems to have been waiting for her…… Age:8-14; Hardback
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“Maximum Ride - The Angel Experiment” by James Patterson Max Ride and her friends grew up imprisoned in a science lab called The School. 98% human, they were created as an ’experiment’, but when one of them escapes from The School, the scientists are keen to make sure that the world never finds out about them. Soon Max and the other children find themselves on the run in an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. Age:10+; Paperback |
“Alone On A Wide Wide Sea” by Michael Morpurgo When orphaned Arthur Hobhouse is shipped to Australia after WW II he loses his sister, his country and everything he knows. The coming years will test him to his limits, as he endures mistreatment, neglect and forced labour in the Australian outback. But Arthur is also saved, again and again, by his love of the sea. And when he meets a nurse whose father owns a boat-building business, all the pieces of his broken life come together. Now, at the end of his life, Arthur has built a special boat for his daughter Allie, whose love of the sea is as strong and as vital as her father's. Now Allie has a boat that will take her to England solo, across the world's roughest seas, in search of her father's long-lost sister! Will the threads of Arthur's life finally come together? Age: 10+; Hardback |
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“Chronicles Of Icemark: Blade Of Fire” by Stuart Hill Twenty years have passed since the tiny kingdom of Icemark last defended itself from invasion by the Empire. Now, the vengeful imperial general, Scipio Bellorum is back - joined by his twisted twin sons and a terrifying fleet of sky ships. The Icemark's fate lies with Queen Thirrin and Oskan Witchfather, their extraordinary allies: the Wolf-folk and giant Snow Leopards - and now their five children. But not all the royal siblings are ready for the task. What of Medea, the dark brooding daughter, seemingly poisoning the family from within? Or Charlemagne, the feeble youngest son, sent into exile and yet prophesised to return with a 'blade of fire'? Experience the tragedy and triumph, as the children of the Icemark fight for their lives, their allies and their homeland as the battle takes to the seas, the skies, the hot lands of the South - and even beyond to the countries of the mind. Age: 10+; Hardback |
“A Song For Summer” by Eva Ibbotson When eighteen-year-old Ellen accepts the post of housekeeper at Hallendorf School of Music, Drama and Dance, she wasn't expecting it to be quite so unusual. For deep in the beautiful Austrian countryside, she finds an eccentrically magical world occupied by wild children and even wilder teachers, experimental dancers and a tortoise on wheels. Ellen is particularly intrigued by the enigmatic, and very handsome, Marek, part-time gardener and fencing teacher. Life in Hallendorf seems idyllic, but outside Hitler's Reich is already casting its menacing shadow over Europe. Through her growing friendship with Marek, Ellen begins to encounter the dreadful reality of a world on the brink of war. And, by the time she has figured out Marek's true identity and his dangerous mission, she is completely in love with him - and equally sure that her love will never be requited. Age: 12+; Paperback |
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“The White Darkness” by Geraldine McCaughrean Sym is a teenage girl going through teen things until her uncle decides to take her to Paris or so she and everyone else thinks, until she arrives in the Antarctic. To help her on this trip is her soul companion who lives in her head and just so happens to be Captain Lawrence (Titus) Oates who was on the fateful Scott expedition and who so memorably walked out of the tent leaving a note saying "I maybe some time". Can Titus help save our intrepid heroine? I would recommend reading it to find out not only about Sym but also about the Arctic and Titus Oates. This is an absolutely fabulous read and will stay with you forever. Age: 12+; Hardback |
“Just In Case” by Meg Rosoff What if Fate were out to get you? The day David Case saves his brother's life, his whole world changes. Suddenly, every moment is fizzing with significance, full of ‘what ifs?’. He must hide, become an entirely new person to escape Fate ...if he can. Will changing his name, befriending an astrophysicist and gaining an imaginary pet be enough? Bewildered and obsessive, he'll try anything to survive. Age: 12+; Hardback |
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