Category: books for girls

Once Upon a Dream: A twisted tale by Liz Braswell

Discover what would have happened if a kiss from the prince didn’t wake Sleeping Beauty. The handsome prince is poised to kiss theOnce Upon a Dream: A twisted tale beautiful sleeping princess and live happily ever after, but as soon as his lips touch hers he too falls fast asleep. It is clear that this tale is far from over. Now, Princess Aurora must escape from a dangerous and magical land created from her very own dreams. With Maleficent’s agents following every move, Aurora needs to discover who her true friends are and, most importantly, who she really is.

I love it since it isn’t just your average princess book so 100% recommend. L.R. (S1) *****

My Hero Academia: Smash!!, Vol. 1 by Hirofumi Neda & Kohei Horikoshi

My Hero Academia: Smash!!, Vol. 1Hilarious hijinks featuring the characters and story lines of My Hero Academia! The superpowered society of My Hero Academia takes a hilarious turn in this reimagining of the best-selling series! Join Midoriya, All Might and all the aspiring heroes of U.A. High, plus memorable villains, in an irreverent take on the main events of the series, complete with funny gags, ridiculous jokes and superpowered humor! Izuku Midoriya idolizes the number one hero, All Might, but without a Quirk, he doesn’t stand a chance of becoming a hero. All that changes during a chance encounter with the number one hero involving…ballerina outfits? Next, it’s time to find out what everyone was really thinking during their first practical exams! Plus, All Might as Santa Claus?! This is My Hero Academia as you’ve never seen it before!

 

It’s really funny and great to read. KG (S3) *****

Badly drawn Beth by Knife & Packer

Beth is a hilarious new heroine who just can’t help getting in trouble … So, I’m surrounded by crocodiles, holding a briefcase full ofBadly drawn Beth fish fingers, I’m wearing a swamp monster mask AND MISS PRIMULA IS ABOUT TO CALL MY PARENTS!Meet Beth – and all of her fantastically crazy family and friends – and be prepared to laugh your socks off!

I liked the drawings and storyline. H.H. (S1) *****

Mirror, Mirror: A Twisted Tale by Jen Calonita

Mirror, MirrorWhat if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Following her beloved mother’s death, the kingdom falls to Snow White’s stepmother, known as the Evil Queen. At first, Snow keeps her head down, hoping to make the best of things. However, when new information about her parents comes to light, and a plot to kill her goes wrong, Snow embarks on a journey to stop the Evil Queen and take back her kingdom. Can Snow defeat an enemy who will stop at nothing to retain her power… including going after the ones Snow loves?

It is really good, this is one of my favourite books. B.R. (S1) *****

Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel

Imagine Garth Hale’s surprise when he’s accidentally zapped to the spirit world by Frank Gallows, a washed-out ghost wrangler. Suddenly Garth finds he has powers the ghosts don’t have, and he’s stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, who would use Garth’s newfound abilities to rule the ghostly kingdom. When Garth meets Cecil, his grandfather’s ghost, the two search for a way to get Garth back home, and nearly lose hope until Frank Gallows shows up to fix his mistake.

The book was brilliant. K.S. (S1) *****

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them …

It was a good book, you would always wonder what would happen next. H.H. (S1) *****

Night of the Living Ted by Barry Hutchison

When Lisa Marie and her step-brother Vernon pop into town to get their dad a birthday present, they discover the Create-a-Ted shop is offering free Halloween bears! Making two grisly bears for themselves and choosing an Elvis bear named Bearvis for Dad, they head home. That night the shopkeeper brings the bears to life for nefarious purposes … but Vernon’s bear, Grizz, doesn’t want to be a slave to humans – he wants to rule the world! Converting the shopkeeper’s Stuff-U-Lator into a machine for turning living matter into stuffed bears, he begins to prowl the streets. Can the children and Bearvis save themselves – and the world – from being stuffed?

 

Very good book, to me of course because I like evil things like that. RB (S1) ****1/2

The girl who saved Christmas by Matt Haig

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC? It is Christmas Eve and all is not well.

Amelia Wishart is trapped in Mr Creeper’s workhouse and Christmas is in jeopardy.

Magic is fading. If Christmas is to happen, Father Christmas knows he must find her. With the help of some elves, eight reindeer, the Queen and a man called Charles Dickens, the search for Amelia – and the secret of Christmas – begins . . .

Really good book with really good pictures. I would like to read the other books in the series. I definitely will recommend this book to a friend. LH S1 ****

Nevermoor: The trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

Morrigan Crow is cursed, destined to die on her eleventh birthday.
But, as the clock strikes midnight, she’s whisked away by a remarkable man called Jupiter North and taken to the secret city of Nevermoor. There she’s invited to join the Wundrous Society.
Mystery, magic and protection are hers – if only she can pass four impossible trials, using an exceptional talent.
Which she doesn’t have…

It is a good book! It is very adventurous, mysterious and magical! MM (S1) ****