Firefly Press ISBN 9781912102029 £6.99
Author Catherine O’Flynn, winner of the Costa First Novel Award for “What was Lost”, has bought us her first children’s book with “Lori and Max”. An entertaining, witty novel which introduces us to school girls Lori – a budding detective, and Max – a troubled newcomer with a complicated but loving family. Added to this mix is a gambling addiction, missing money and a psychopathic hamster called Cuddles and you find yourself with a riot of a read that will appeal to both boys and girls. Some clever plot twists and pacing means the reader will be gripped by the story which at its heart, focusses on friendship and the importance of doing the right thing. The novel hints at some complicated adult issues but with a light touch that shouldn’t trouble a sensitive reader. Age range 7 – 11.
Hilary Payne
