The Cure for a Crime by Roopa Farooki

Oxford University Press ISBN 9780192773593  £6.99 Identical twins Ali and Tulip are worried about their mum, who, even taking into account the challenges of her busy working life as a junior doctor seems to be incredibly tired and constantly falling asleep. They suspect her mysterious new boyfriend is drugging her. Using their own medical know…

History of Rock for Big Fans and Little Punks by Rita Nabais Illustrated by Joana Raimndo

Wren and Rook ISBN 9781526362254 £14.99 A fascinating introduction to popular music history. There is information about important artists such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, The Beatles and The Clash. Stylish illustrations capture the spirit of the performers. Facts are presented in accessible formats. The range is…

Timeline Science and Technology – A Journey Through History written and illustrated by Peter Goes Translated by Bill Nagelkerke

Gecko Press ISBN 9781776573004     £16.99 A large format book that provides a visual introduction to our greatest inventions and technology that has changed the world. The journey starts with the Stone Age and we learn about early man using fire, making tools and using metal. This led to new farming techniques and the development of…

The Lost Soul Atlas by Zana Fraillon

 Orion ISBN: 978510103506  £6.99 The reader is taken on two journeys in the latest book from Carnegie Medal Shortlisted Author, Zana Fraillon. One journey takes place in the real world, where plucky 10 year old Twig is searching for his missing Da – our protagonist is joined by Flea, another waif, as they search an urban…

The Key to Finding Jack by Ewa Jozefkowich

Zephyr ISBN: 9781789543568  £12.99 This is the heart-warming third novel by Ewa Jozefkowich, (a Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author and author of ‘Girl 38: Finding a friend’ and ‘The Mystery of the Colour Thief’). This latest children’s novel is a story about a special bond between siblings, about the riches of family and the…

Britannica all New Children’s Encyclopedia: What We Know and What We Don’t Edited by Christopher Lloyd

Britannica Books ISBN 9781912929471 £25 This stunning book is a treasure trove of information. Visually superb, facts are presented in engaging, accessible formats such as Factastic, Listified, Known Unknown and Multiple Choice Quizzes. Information is at an appropriate level, but has not been dumbed down. The book covers the Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient…