Franklin Watts ISBN 9781445150444 £12.99 What a really good idea – the stories of six survivors of the Holocaust told largely in their own words. It makes a moving testament to one of the most evil events of the Twentieth Century. The simple statement of such troubling times brings home the enormity of the event.…
Orion Children’s Books ISBN 9781444010701 £6.99 This is another terrific story in the ‘Spymaster’ series – this time the action takes place in the court of Henry VIII whilst staying at Greenwich Palace. Set in 1532, when tensions with Spain are rising, the action centres around finding out who is leaking information to the Spanish…
Barrington Stoke ISBN 9781781125946 £5.99 This is a lovely book for emerging readers. This particular publisher’s books are ‘tested for children and young people, for children and young people’, and I think this is evident in the way that the story unfolds and the vocabulary used. There are illustrations for each chapter, helping to bring…
The O’Brien Press ISBN 9781847178190 £6.99 When I was sent a copy of this book I was over the moon. Having followed the adventures of Eoin since the start I have been eagerly anticipating the next instalment. I am an avid rugby fan, coach and official and no story could be more suited to me!…
Nosy Crow ISBN: 9780857634863 £6.99 The story is a murder mystery that is set in Victorian music halls. The main character, Rose, has a young Miss Marple quality that endears her to the reader. This is a story for the more mature reader. Indeed although it is billed as junior fiction it is one that…
Nosy Crow Ltd ISBN 9780857637338 £6.99 This is the second book in the series after the much acclaimed first novel, My Brother is a Superhero. In this story Luke has a feeling that his PE teacher is an alien and he is convinced that he wants to destroy the earth. Through a typical relationship with his…
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.…