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50 Trailblazers of the 50 States: Celebrate the Lives of Inspiring People Who Paved the Way from Every State in America! by Howard Megdal

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hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

A fantastic book jam packed with colourful engaging illustrations and multiple facts and quotes. Featuring 50 inspirational people from the 50 states this book covers everything from animal rights activists, presidents, mental illness campaigners and more. 
National Parks of the USA by Kate Siber

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informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

A wonderful book jam packed with facts and information and bright engaging illustrations. This would be perfect for homeschooling or using to expand your knowledge, I really like how this book was organised with each park having its own double page spread showing its location and lots of details about it and the animals that call it home. 
Hide and Seek: a Bletchley Park mystery by Rhian Tracey

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adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.0

A great read highlighting the importance of those left behind during war and the vital roles they play. We follow Ned and his mum as they protect priceless art work during WW2. 
This book offers the perfect insight into the evacuees and refugees during the war and the impact they had. 
The Secret of the Moonshard by Struan Murray

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adventurous challenging emotional medium-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

A fantastic tale of finding yourself with plenty of twists and turns along the way. We follow Domino as she discovers there is a lot more to her than she thinks and tries to figure out just who can she trust. 
Readers will fall in love with Oshi the thunder lizard and find it hard to put this book down once you’ve been drawn into the story. 
Spectacular world building and a great range of characters, I really hope there is a sequel. 
Big Trouble in Little Spittle by Lucie Ebrey

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adventurous funny 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

5.0

A cute story about finding yourself and who you want to be. We follow Abigail as she tries to become the deputy of Little Spittle but finds out just how hard it can be when the Bandit queen comes to town to steal the calcified heart and awaken dinomagik. Abigail along with Clementine, the daughter of the sheriff and current deputy, must find a way to stop the bandit queen but find themselves with more than they bargain for.
I really enjoyed the illustrations and the message of this book. This would be perfect for reluctant readers age 7+. 
Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson

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adventurous funny 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? No

5.0

A cute story that follows Marnie Midnight as she starts at minibeast academy. We follow her as she makes some new friends and enemies, learns more about her hero Lunora Wingheart and finds out a few truths along the way. 
This is a fun story for 7+ about friendship and standing up for what you believe in. 
Abandoned Places of World War II by Michael Kerrigan

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emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

An interesting collection of photos and descriptions of places we should never forget. From abandoned factories where V2 rockets were built to crumbling bunkers and sunken vessels, this book showcases the history of world war 2 through the buildings and wrecks left behind. A reflective and informative read, thank you NetGalley and Amber books Ltd for the opportunity to read and review this interesting book. 
The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund

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adventurous emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

A lovely book full of beautiful illustrations, perfect for reluctant readers. 
We follow Syv the snowcat prince as he journeys across the land to find a long lost magical crown and the Eldking. Along the way he learns some truths and how to break the curse. 
The perfect example of how bravery and kindness can conquer evil. 

When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

An emotional book that deals with a hard topic in a compassionate way. 
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A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

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adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A fantastic read to get lost in. We follow Fliss, Betty and Charlie Widdershins as they try to break the family curse. Along the way we discover a shocking backstory and twists that make this a book you won’t be able to put down.