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This verse novel is compelling, brace, raw and empowering. The novel moves between characters and occasionally in time, but the rounded view points increase the nuance of the story. It's well plotted and covers a lot of themes.

Vivid story telling. The inventive language of the fairies and crows takes some getting used to but the story is absorbing and full of adventure. A great array of fantasy characters with some very dark moments.

A tense and twisty thriller that pulls you in from the very first page. Exploring themes of grief, trust and the darker side of teenage life. Told through shifting perspectives and timelines it keeps you guessing until the very end. Good!

Another Bletchley Park mystery! The telling of the story through the reports of the young spies is well done. Perhaps best enjoyed with some character knowledge but can be read as standalone. A great UKS2/KS3 crossover

Beautifully written and deeply moving tale of lesser-explored perspectives from WW1. Ideal for class discussion and could inspire further research.

A gorgeous read to accompany the first volume with the same feel - lyrical, emotive poetry, striking illustrations, intriguing facts and accessible activities. A perfect browser for nature lovers and would work well in classrooms. A must have.

A very enjoyable story for all dog lovers. The illustrations are bubbly and full of expression. The text is simple and effective. Fraidy Dog is a great character - we all know a dog like him.

Not one for backpacks, but this tome is a friendly and engaging introduction to a range of women who have impacted the world. It's well written and provides interesting snippets which may stick in the mind of the reader.

Adventure story still has good appeal, especially to animal lovers, and it's well adapted here, with dynamic, atmospheric illustrations. Great addition to graphics collections for junior-teen crossover.

A stunning read on multiple levels; a great story with lovely characters and good development. For keen readers every Shakespeare play is referenced in some way which adds interest. A funny, warm, heartfelt novel which will stay with the reader.

A cracking roller-coaster adventure, with action, danger, suspense and Pebble, the fastest horse in the 5 kingdoms. Excellent plot, believable characters and it's quite emotional when the true king is revealed. Short chapters and a real page-turner

Delightfully entertaining and witty - who would have thought that a story about an umbrella could be so enjoyable. Nicely paced and some humorous illustrations which complement the story perfectly. Just lovely!

It's a great Halloween cookbook with several easy and inspiring recipes. Most would need adult input but fun in the kitchen would be guaranteed. A really good buy.

A tale of an unconventional (often grumpy) heroine on a quest that weaves in a wealth of Welsh myths & history that's all beautifully described but also somehow an accessible, punchy read. A real treat for a thoughtful teen reader.

Might be even better than the first book! We meet Anya, an unprincess-like princess whose nobility shines on her quest to avenge her father's wrongful arrest. Mythical beasts, moral dilemmas and rich language echo Narnia, showing respect for readers.