Ash doesn't have high hopes for his summer holiday in India - the heat, the smell, the crowds!? No thank you. But everything suddenly changes when his Aunt and Uncle are killed in a car crash and he is forced to go on the run with his sister, Lucky. Battling demons from ancient Indian mythology and one seriously evil sorcerer, Ash must toughen up, learn the ancient fighting art of Marma-adi and befriend a half-snake demon princess in order to survive.
An incredibly exciting adventure, perfect for fans of Darren Shan and Rick Riordan.
- Jen |
This novel is a breath of fresh air in the young adult paranormal genre because 1) this story is not romance-led and 2) the main character isn't female with tortured yearnings. The Replacement has a brilliantly realised male lead in Mackie Doyle that embodies the adolescent angst of not fitting in with peers, of not belonging with their family, that their differences make them a freak. Except that for Mackie all those feelings are fact. Yovanoff has written a story that is new and exciting, and created a richly painted 'otherworld' that is as colourful, abstract and esoteric as a music video for a Marilyn Manson/Lady Gaga collaboration. I seriously, seriously enjoyed this novel, and since I am in the same company as Lauren Kate and Maggie Stiefvater in that enjoyment, I think it's pretty safe to say you will too!
- Neil |
I’m yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love this simple fable of a bear who’s misplaced his hat. Klassen’s beautiful watercolour pictures are understatedly hilarious and, coupled with the simple dry humour of the text, make for a quick amusing read. An instant classic, I Want My Hat Back isn’t only reserved for the little ones in your life. - Hannah
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As close to a perfect picture book as you can get, which is probably why it has won so many awards. Little owl falls off his perch and loses his mummy. Fortunately, squirrel has a few ideas about who little owl's mummy could be and steps in to help. Brilliantly conceived characters with great expressions make this book fantastic to read aloud. Take a look inside. I guarantee you will smile. - Jen
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Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentistown. A town inhabited only by men whose thoughts create a cacophony of Noise from which there is no respite. There are no such things as secrets and Todd has been kept ignorant to protect his innocence. When he senses something in the woods he discovers silence and its source a girl, Viola. They will embark on a journey that will not only take them from Prentistown but towards adulthood.
Todd is our hero but a fallible one. He is truly courageous but you will question his actions. In a world where everyone believes that they are fighting for a just cause, Viola and Todd try to survive and do the right thing. But when everyone has their own truths, what is the right thing? Their affection for one another will be used to control them and Viola, through love will make a decision that will threaten their future. Powerful, moving and beautifully written, this is a story about war that is anti-war, that shows but doesn't judge and ultimately allows for hope when there appears to be none. - Sam
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If your kids love Dangermouse or the Simpsons then this is the book for them, and you. Elys Dolan's drill-wielding, coffee-swilling weasels are out to rule the world and their attempts to do so will have you all roaring with laughter, again and again and again. Brilliant. - Jasper |
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Oliver Jeffers; Oliver Jeffers Multi-award winning illustrator, Oliver Jeffers warms our hearts again with this sweet little tale about his familiar characters, the boy and his penguin. Penguin decides he wants to learn how to fly and in his excitement makes a very rash decision. Will the boy be able to save him and put everything right? Jeffers' dream-like illustrations make this utterly charming. - Jen
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Lucy Cousins; Lucy Cousins Read this and feel four years old again. Better still, read this to four year olds, out loud and with lots of sound effects. Hilarious and fun with a touching ending, Lucy Cousins tells the story of Dog, who thinks he is the best at everything, until he learns that his friends are actually better than him at some things, which leaves him feeling quite miserable. A massive dollop of bright, brilliant happiness. Plus, the donkey wears a sweater. - Jen
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Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentistown. A town inhabited only by men whose thoughts create a cacophony of Noise from which there is no respite. There are no such things as secrets and Todd has been kept ignorant to protect his innocence. When he senses something in the woods he discovers silence and its source a girl, Viola. They will embark on a journey that will not only take them from Prentistown but towards adulthood.
Todd is our hero but a fallible one. He is truly courageous but you will question his actions. In a world where everyone believes that they are fighting for a just cause, Viola and Todd try to survive and do the right thing. But when everyone has their own truths, what is the right thing? Their affection for one another will be used to control them and Viola, through love will make a decision that will threaten their future. Powerful, moving and beautifully written, this is a story about war that is anti-war, that shows but doesn't judge and ultimately allows for hope when there appears to be none. - Sam
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Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentistown. A town inhabited only by men whose thoughts create a cacophony of Noise from which there is no respite. There are no such things as secrets and Todd has been kept ignorant to protect his innocence. When he senses something in the woods he discovers silence and its source a girl, Viola. They will embark on a journey that will not only take them from Prentistown but towards adulthood.
Todd is our hero but a fallible one. He is truly courageous but you will question his actions. In a world where everyone believes that they are fighting for a just cause, Viola and Todd try to survive and do the right thing. But when everyone has their own truths, what is the right thing? Their affection for one another will be used to control them and Viola, through love will make a decision that will threaten their future. Powerful, moving and beautifully written, this is a story about war that is anti-war, that shows but doesn't judge and ultimately allows for hope when there appears to be none. - Sam
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Harry has always wanted a cat and when Mr Tiddles arrives Harry treats him ever so well. Harry loves Mr Tiddles. When Mr Tiddles decides to show Harry how much he too is loved, Harry begins to wonder where Mr Tiddles goes each night, where he finds Harry's lovely gifts and discovers that Mr Tiddles is not the lovely, fluffy cat that he believes he is. Great illustrations accompany this laugh out loud story. - Sam
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So you're sitting in class daydreaming as usual when the teacher disappears. At first you think it's a trick but then you realise that EVERYONE over the age of 15 is GONE.
What I love most about Gone is that you're not exactly sure what it is. Part Golding's Lord of the Flies, where the initial euphoria of no rules gives way to a savage dog eat dog way of life and part Lovecraftian horror where an ancient evil is controlling events to who knows what ends. The characters are well defined, being reluctant heroes with flaws that make them all too believably human, or at least part-human. Gone is a fast-paced, action-packed read which will make you hunger for more.
- Sam |
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Harry has always wanted a cat and when Mr Tiddles arrives Harry treats him ever so well. Harry loves Mr Tiddles. When Mr Tiddles decides to show Harry how much he too is loved, Harry begins to wonder where Mr Tiddles goes each night, where he finds Harry's lovely gifts and discovers that Mr Tiddles is not the lovely, fluffy cat that he believes he is. Great illustrations accompany this laugh out loud story. - Sam
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Catherine Rayner; Catherine Rayner Polar bears Iris and Isaac are not friends any more. As they make their seperate journeys across the arctic landscape, will the things they see remind them how much they miss each other?
Catherine Rayner's genius illustrations enchant you in to this dazzlingly simple tale. No-one draws picture book animals quite like her. Brilliant. - Jen
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This series mixes time-travel and history. In Day of the Assassins Jack discovers that his absent father has created a time-machine in an effort to change the course of the First World War. Imparts historical knowledge by stealth whilst still being action-packed fun. - Sam
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