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Korgi: The Complete Tale by Christian Slade
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A collection of cozy graphic novels filled with cute illustrations. I have never read a wordless graphic novel before and while the illustrations were beautiful and outlined the story it felt like we only scratched the surface without getting to know the characters or even most of their names.
I little dialogue would have been perfect.
An easy read for any age group although some of the illustrations could be scary for younger readers.
I little dialogue would have been perfect.
An easy read for any age group although some of the illustrations could be scary for younger readers.
A Guide to the Medieval Castles of England by Malcolm Hislop
informative
medium-paced
5.0
An interesting A to Z list of castles in English counties. Jam packed with information and historically significant events for each listing.
Grandmother's Tin Box by Judith M. Ackerman
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
A sweet stories about the bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter and the memories and stories passed down through generations. Accompanied by fantastic illustrations, this is a cozy story for younger readers.
Cluedle: The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond (Book 1) by HARTIGAN. BROWNE
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
A fun interactive book jam packed with puzzles to exercise the “little grey cells”. This would be perfect for ages 7 - 12 with many different types of puzzles to solve and a story to follow along there’s something for everyone.
Hitler's Command: Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, V Weapons, Jets and the a Bomb by Rex Bashford
informative
medium-paced
4.0
A fascinating look into the inner workings of Hitler and the nazi party. This book covers everything from U boats to how leaders of the third reich reacted to Hitlers rule. It was very interesting to read about these well known events, weapons and people from the eyes of the enemy and commander in chief, to understand his overall vision and where things differed from his plan.
Big Ideas from Literature by Life of School the
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
An interesting look at the role literature plays in our lives and what we can learn from it. This book is full of the fascinating information from what the first books were made of, how publishing started, what stories can teach us and more. Featuring stories and literature throughout the ages this book really captures your attention, making you think about how literature can shape you the reader and the impact it has on the wider world.
A great book for children to explore the history of books and literature and understand they are more than just paper and ink.
A great book for children to explore the history of books and literature and understand they are more than just paper and ink.
Forgotten Oath by Dorothea N. Buckingham
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An interesting tale of Noah a sixth grader as he tries to fulfil his oath to the night marchers, to protect the life of the night marchers descendant. At 124 pages long this is a quick read but it still manages to take quite the tale, weaving in Hawaiian folk law and a few true events, this is the perfect book for confident middle grade readers looking for something a bit different.
50 Adventures in the 50 States by Kate Siber
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
A great book to get to know a little about each of the 50 states in the USA. Each page features a state (listed in alphabetical order) and has information about the state, its landmarks, animals and other points of interest.
Full of bright and engaging illustrations, this book is perfect for children to discover more about the USA during some independent research and will keep them coming back again and again.
Full of bright and engaging illustrations, this book is perfect for children to discover more about the USA during some independent research and will keep them coming back again and again.
50 Maps of the World: Explore the Globe with 50 Fact-Filled Maps! by Ben Handicott, Kalya Ryan
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This is a lovely book full of interesting facts, people of note, moments to remember and more from 50 different countries around the world. Each page is jam packed with colourful illustrations showing locations of landmarks, key facts about the country and its capital.
The full page spread for each country makes it easy for children to access and learn with ease.
The full page spread for each country makes it easy for children to access and learn with ease.
The 50 States by Sol Linero, Gabrielle Balkan
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Jam packed with facts and colourful illustrations this is a great book for children to learn about each of the 50 states. Each states is listed in alphabetical order with its own page filled with famous people, key facts, state icons, places of interest and more.
This is a book to come back to again and again.
This is a book to come back to again and again.