Wayland ISBN 9780750295956 £12.99 Her small frame instantly recognisable, Mother Teresa became one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the twentieth century, though such fame was of constant concern to her. Born to an Albanian family in modern day Macedonia, the young Gonxha, as she was named, soon felt drawn to the…
Orchard Books ISBN 9781408327647 £6.99 The second in a series of 4 books based in Venice and aimed at KS2 and early KS3, The Mermaid’s Sister continues the adventures of a magical royal dynasty as they face threats from a neighbouring city. Lady Mia is cousin to Olivia, the duchess of Venice; a ruler loved…
Bloomsbury Children’s Books ISBN 9781408870846 £6.99 This is a simply beautiful tale of hope, courage and success of those who may not have had an easy start in life. As teachers we spend a lot of time encouraging our learners to be the best that they can be, irrespective of their background or previous experiences.…
Puffin ISBN 9780141355320 £6.99 This is the second instalment in the Mabel Jones series of adventures. Having read the first in this series I was expecting a great mastery of language to engage and surprise as the book continued. This book certainly did this and more. I love the way that Will Mabbitt plays with…
Hodder Children’s Publishing ISBN 9781444921571 £6.99 This book is a clever twist on a royal tale, taking the view of the resident palace dog Lupo who belongs to the young Prince George. This brave and friendly dog is determined to help keep his beloved home and family safe from the misfortunes brought upon them by…
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN 978-0349131801 £6.99 The cover of this book really hooked me for a start but, of course, one must never judge a book by its cover. This was a complex tale that made an adult reader like me think hard. It is certainly a book that would be read…
Franklin Watts ISBN 9781445145556 £12.99 One of a series of six, this heavily and colourfully illustrated book provides a full and informative picture of Van Gogh the man and his works, both famous and less well-known. We learn of some of his artistic influences with comparative illustrations to show how he based some of his…
Wayland Books ISBN 9780750297691 £12.99 This latest addition to the ‘History Detective’ series focuses on the history of London. The book covers important events or periods in the story of London, from its foundation by the Romans right up to the present day. Each spread contains text, images, extracts from a relevant primary source, as…
Big Picture Press ISBN 9781783701889 £20 What a great concept – 130 artefacts from a wide variety of civilisations. Each artefact is stunningly drawn in great detail, and explained in context in the accompanying text. Arranging the content by continent makes finding what you are looking for incredibly easy, although some civilisations, like Ancient Sumer,…
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