OUP ISBN 9780192766069 £6.99
I have always enjoyed The Demon Headmaster stories and this latest addition does not disappoint. Lizzie and Ethan’s school has a new head teacher. Ms Mountain is excellent, and wants children to follow their passions and enjoy learning. She holds an exciting Arts Explosion event, and there is a competition to win an adventure holiday on an uninhabited island. Danger lurks and the children have to be alert to outwit their opponents. This is a well written, fast paced story with a growing sense of tension. Themes include deception, ulterior motives, thinking outside the box, fake news and the power of the internet. Highly recommended as an exciting and thought provoking book for KS2 children.
Brenda Marshall