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It's straightforward, accessible and engaging. Really does get you to think/ask questions from a different perspective and shows you how to identify your inherent talents/skills and abilities. Excellent confidence-building resource for teens

The rhyming stories are great and possess a real momentum and flow. The illustrations are eye-catching and the production is excellent. Part of a '5 minute stories' and worth investing in the whole series. Excellent for Dino fans and beyond

Murder most foul and chocolate! Monsieur Framboise the ghost is a fab character and Coco's murder mystery to solve is entertaining and enjoyable. Excellent writing, plenty of humour, and an enchanting French setting. A delightful, delicious read

Has a lovely old-fashioned feel with imaginative and surreal flights of fancy. Each chapter reads almost like a short story and would make a good class read. May not be to everyone's taste but definitely worth having as something a bit different

A joyful read with warm illustrations and delightful characters. The text is lengthy but very readable and the relationship between aunt and niece is lovely. A great book for sharing with a good vibe and lots of songs to rediscover.

A great read with lots of laugh-out-loud moments & really relatable characters. Lots of self-help tips are explored as part of the story so readers can take ideas away without it feeling heavy handed. Overthinkers of all ages could enjoy this one!

Funny and fast-paced spooky adventure mixes mystery with just the right amount of mild scares. Clever twists, a coming together of a blended family siblings and red-herrings make for a great read.

Impressively wide-ranging with some well-known and less well-known people, and manages to fit in a lot of info about each one. The illustrations are good and there are also photos so each page is engaging. An inspirational browser, worth having

Solid sci-fi adventure with an eerie tone and good use of a lot of classic tropes of the genre. Happy ending feels a tad convenient, but it holds together well overall. A strong choice for genre fans.

Beautifully produced and illustrated with a range of islands covered. The double page spread for each island is detailed and full of interesting facts and information. Excellent for island topics or as a leisure read.

This is wonderful! Great illustrations, sturdy wheels to turn, good text. A fabulous board for toddlers to chew over! They'll all become engineers after reading this! Perfect for adults and their toddlers.

An immersive, inventive romantasy with great world building and characterisation. Eadha is a brave character who faces real peril and difficult decisions. There are also dragons! It's a pity the cover doesn't sell it. A great debut, set for a sequel

A moving and memorable retelling of this classic, told in a gentle and thoughtful way making it easy for readers to connect with the struggles and hopes of Beauty. Morpurgo keeps the message of kindness, empathy and respect to animals at the core.

Fast paced, likeable and fun characters in an exciting and imaginative story about teamwork, friendship, trust and the importance of being yourself. The puzzles to solve along the way add to the engagement. Good!

An appealing book with an eye-catching cover. The pages are busy and the text is small, but there's plenty of information and illustrations to pore over. An enjoyable and absorbing browser. Lovely for leisure and schools