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…
Big Picture Press (an imprint of Bonnier Books UK) ISBN 9781787417342 £12.99 This book, written for children with a reading age of 9+, is a useful addition to any science department in schools and in the science section of libraries. It presents the chemical periodic table as you have never seen it before. For those…
Wide-Eyed Editions ISBN 9780711255562 £12.99 Life today is demanding for both children and adults alike and it is sometimes hard to slow down. Imagine if we were able to give children the tools to enable them to steady their breathing, relax their muscles and minds, sleep well and so cope with life’s daily demands. Well…
Piccadilly ISBN 9781848129221 £6.99 This is a funny, moving book about four different children– two boys and two girls – who form surprising friendships. The structure of the story is fascinating as it is told from four different points of view. Kelly intertwines the perspectives of Virgil, Valencia, Kaori and Chet, so we learn about their…
Wren & Rook ISBN 9781526361431 £6.99 Written for the thirtieth anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child the book is subtitled ‘A celebration of children’s rights’. In her foreword Nicola Davies tells us that the UN drew up a list of the things that every child needs to be healthy…
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…
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…
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…
Franklin Watts ISBN 9781445156934 £8.99 I have always been interested in Vikings, and this book does not disappoint. The approach is excellent, using real events, archaeological evidence, written records and more to present history “from the point of view of those who lived it.” We are in 868 and the Vikings have invaded the whole…
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