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A gripping adventure with solid characters and plenty of drama. The world building is clear, the writing is accomplished and the story is a page turner. Kelda is a heroic and inspiring main character. A great addition to collections.

Some familiar elements but writing is immersive and the plot grips from the start. Exploration of character insecurities, bullying, adoption and same-sex parents is skilful but non-intrusive. A riveting read, great start to this new series

An pleasant, untaxing read with a resourceful protaganist, and each quest is nicely self-contained in one chapter to create the over-arching storyline. Ideal for newly-confident readers or for shared reading time.

It's a basic quest story with wonderful language and imagery. Although the outcomes are obvious, the journey is a joy and the characters are innocent but resourceful. A delightful read. Knowledge of book 1 useful but not necessary.

A colourful and informative book with sturdy fold out pages and large flaps. The layout is busy but the text is large and brief. There's just a couple of UK birds, but it's a fascinating trek around the world admiring our feathered friends.

A gritty, harsh story with only the romance softening the blow. You root for the chrcts & feel emotionally drained by the drama at the end. Verse format works well & allows for greater accessibility for those with less reading stamina. Packs a punch.

Great characterisation and a good sense of place combine with a twisty plot to create a fun read. Cover is pretty dire but it's well worth promoting.

Beautiful illustrations complement the interesting text that is packed full of fascinating facts, great for leisure browsing.

Great to see a title about girls' football with a fesity main character who's dedicated to her craft. Deals with issues such as grief, toxic friendships, families and periods! The cheesy cover belies a great story.

Fast paced adventure with a very accessible approach to Shinto legends and culture. Characters are strong and the ending winds up nicely with potential for a sequel. Pacing is a tad off in places, but a good fantasy overall.

Sweet and amusing tales with likeable characters and cute illustrations. Ideal fare for younger graphics fans that doesn't need series knowledge.

Exciting, fast paced and entertaining story, relatable characters, intrigue, mystery, magical creatures, plot twists and a fantastic message. This book has it all! Very satisfying and a great read that is definitely worth having.

A sweet story with concise language and not much padding with a satisfying ending and the promise of more. It has lovely illustrations and a thoughtful tone. Great for newly confident readers.

A lovely Christmas tale with a slightly different take on Santa's reindeer. The illustrations are bright and atmospheric. Great for reading aloud, a good addition to Christmas collections.

Brutal and brilliant, this utterly compelling tale is told with pitch-black humour and authentic local dialogue. Absolutely fantastic stuff for older teens.