Templar ISBN 9781787415751 £14.99 This fascinating book looks at the way science has been changing our lives and what it is likely to achieve in the future. From AI, nanotechnology, robots and bionic limbs there are many ways that our future could change and Moira Butterfield has chosen a wide range for us to ponder on. The subtitle…
Little Tiger ISBN 9781788952514 £6.99 Probably the first time we became aware of the young American gymnast Simone Biles was her gold-medal winning performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics. But her story started well before then and is more complex than one might expect, as this chronicle of her life explains. Simone’s single mother had problems…
Allen and Unwin: ISBN 9781760296957 £11.99 This new book from the much loved creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping is yet another lovely adventure story about caring for the environmental future. It is based in Australia and is a story about Aboriginal cultural practices, but, more than this, it is for children everywhere, about arriving in a new environment, as a stranger, putting down roots…
Gecko Press ISBN: 9781776572663 £11.99 An exciting graphic novel. Miro and Zia live in a fishing town called Aurora. Miro loves books, and Zia is a keen photographer. When Miro is leaving his favourite bookshop, he is attacked by bullies. Zia rescues him, and the two become friends. Zia thinks there is something weird going on in the town, and she persuades…
Chicken House ISBN: 9781912626212 £6.99 Hedy and Spencer are sent to stay with Grandpa John, in his creepy house. John used to be a magician, but is now a recluse. The children do not know him very well. The Great House is full of mysterious objects, some of which are magical. Most of the rooms…
Orchard Books ISBN 9781408357378 £6.99 April lives in an orphanage, but she believes her mum will come back for her. She has a mysterious key that her mother left her. Her class goes on a trip to Winterborne Museum. April accidentally starts a fire, and a significant amount of the museum collection is damaged. She…
Wayland ISBN 9781526311627 £12.99 This is one in the series of books ‘ A Question of Science’ and is an excellent addition. Fun illustration enhance each double spread are educational. The text is clear and very good specific illustrations are integrated well to make the book an inspirational learning volume for primary aged children. Older…
Orchard Books ISBN 9781408355480 £6.99 Alice MacAlister is a ‘pre transformation’ werewolf who has been nominated for The Bravest Monster award despite only recently receiving her welcome pack from the Ministry of Monsters. When celebrity monster vlogger Kiki grabs hold of her hands at a press conference Alice experiences a strange draining sensation. Soon after…
Zephyr ISBN 9781788541695 £12.99 Tania Unsworth, the critically acclaimed author, has written this adventure about transcendent friendships and conservation. In this novel Elsie is staying with her old, creaky Uncle John in London. She finds time unravel as she tumbles back to the 1940’s to meet her Uncle John as a young boy in India…
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