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  1. This book is a good introduction to longer reads for emerging readers, and I would aim it at 7+. The story is set in a school where a gang of children have already demonstrated sleuthing skills in a previous book (although this is not a series). When a French girl arrives as a new student one of the gang has to look after her and hilarity ensues when she is believed to be an undercover school inspector! Overall, I think this is book is well written and I think it will be a big hit in my library.
  2. I recently finished reading this book and will be introducing it to the school library as part of the Pan theme, to tie in with the movie release in the UK. I was slightly disappointed with some parts of the book as it seemed to take a long time to get to Never-Land, the journey there on a raven was not very exciting and the ultimate ending was slightly disappointing. Having said that I do think it will popular with our year 4 and 5 classes (8-10 yr olds), and it's nice to have a Peter Pan based story as told from a female perspective. Has anyone else read this recently?
  3. This is one of my favourite books from this genre. I love the descriptions of Victorian London and the mystery that develops throughout the novel. The characterisation of Utterson is fantastic and links to the undercurrents of respectability, reputation and social class which were so essential to life in the Victorian era, although it seems little has changed since then! The freedom Dr Jekyll experiences as Hyde is ultimately the psychologically thrilling aspect of the book. This allows us to question whether we truly know those around us!!! I would recommend this, for anyone who hasn't read it.
  4. I read this story when I was 15. It was never one of my favourites although I did enjoy the descriptions of the moors. I did hate the song though, lol!
  5. The first book in the series has the title Wonder and I stumbled across it 2 years ago, just because I was intrigued by the cover! Wow, what a find!!!!! It is a book which takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Auggie, the main character, was born with a facial deformity and this story tells of his first introduction to high school after being home schooled. We meet some truly despicable characters who you will take an instant dislike to, but we also hear the story from friends and family and how Auggie's story affects them. I couldn't put this book down and can't recommend it highly enough. We had just 3 copies in the library but in 2 months every child in our Year 6 had borrowed it, read it and loved it! The story doesn't end there...the author has now published 3 further book 'chapters' - The Julian Chapter, Pluto, Shingaling, which are all only available on e-book. These chapters have expanded on the characters perspectives surrounding the original storyline. Overall I would really recommend this series - for ages 10 upwards.
  6. I am a primary school librarian and have been surprised that these books have gone out of favour recently. JW is such a good author and portrays such difficult things in a way that many children can relate to and empathise with, as well as help support them with their own feelings and situations. I do plan to implement a library event based on one of these books (if anyone can suggest a good title) to help revive her a little bit. Also, has anyone seen the new covers of Hetty Feather and the series in waterstones recently, beautiful!
  7. I didn't enjoy the Harry Potter books after reading the first to my daughter when she was 7, I gave up and did not continue with the series but she absolutely adores them and has even been on the studio tour!! I have to say I thought they were badly written and overly descriptive, but I am willing to say that this is because of my own personal preferences.
  8. Got to say mine was The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe. I loved Narnia and would always be checking the back of my wardrobe just to make sure!! I read this to my daughter when she was five and she loved it so much it was magical to enjoy it all over again and experience that thrill of wonder! Although re-reading 6 times straight was a little much lol
  9. Amazing book reviews...as a primary school librarian it is very nice to read reviews by adults for a change!! I'm actually putting together my own blog at the moment and hope to include some decent book reviews so I'll be taking up some of your suggestions Tracey
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