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Loved the artwork in this! The characters are good but the story felt like it dragged you along for ages then wrapped up too quickly! Not sure if I’d read it again but I did enjoy the experience 😊

Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

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adventurous lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.0

Enjoyed this one! Love the message of hope and adventure whilst conveying that you will face difficulties along the way!

Otter Chaos by Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Full of drama, excitement and of course some silliness, the first book in Reeve and McIntyre’s rodent adventures did not disappoint! I loved this adventure tale and the illustrations are so detailed and captivating! Perfect for 5-8 year olds but enjoyed, I’m sure, by all ages!👌

Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

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challenging emotional informative reflective sad

3.5

Read this for our book club and general consensus was that it was well written but not particularly enjoyable to read! I found it slow and depressing but that reflected the time and place well. Davy was my favourite. The relationship between Cushla and Michael was pretty dead and I didn’t love the one-sidedness of it. However this is a book that has stayed with me and I’m sure I’ll remember it. I made myself learn more about The Troubles which is always good!

I Am Oliver the Otter: A Tale from Our Wild and Wonderful Riverbanks by Pam Ayres

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informative reflective relaxing

4.0

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helendipietro's reviews 243 reviews

helendipietro's reviews
243 reviews