Here is a round up of books that are highly recommended to the younger readers…
These were great we hope you enjoy them!!!
Children of the Dragon: The Relic of the Blue Dragon by Rebecca Lim
Although this book can be enjoyed by adults and children alike, this is highly recommended to readers aged 8 years and up. Thoroughly enjoyable full of culturally infused adventure, fun characters and a lot of action – very cool magic and martial arts that holds the attention of an 8 year old reader.
When Harley Spark accidentally releases Qing, one of five dragon sisters, from the ancient vase she’s been trapped in for centuries, he is soon on a dangerous international mission with Qing to find and free her four sisters. Harley gave a little shiver as he peered at the mysterious girl’s message. She’d written: DRAGON KING RETURNS. So when Harley finds an antique Chinese vase on the footpath, something compels him to stuff it under his school jumper and run for home. Little does he know he’s about to reignite a centuries-old war between two ancient, supernatural families… The Relic of the Blue Dragon is the first book in the action-packed Children of the Dragon.
Special thanks to Allen and Unwin Publishers for sending me a review copy of this book
-Annie
Good Rosie! by Katie DiCamillo, Illustrated by Harry Bliss
Picture book suitable for young readers aged 5 years and up.
A swet tale of a lonely dog, who only wants a friend or two. Rosie is shy and a bit hesitant when it comes to meeting other dogs. But Rosie overcomes her shyness to help another dog. Rosie shows us that you can make friends even if you are shy.
Special thanks to Walker Books Publishers for sending me a review copy of this book.
-Meredith
Brimstone: Fire Watcher Chronicles, Book 1 by Kelly Gardiner
December 1940: Christopher Larkham finds an ancient Roman ring inscribed with a phoenix on the banks of the Thames. As he takes shelter from the firestorm of the Blitz, the ring glows, and pushing open a door, he finds himself in 1666 and facing the Great Fire of London. Fire-and-brimstone preacher, Brother Blowbladder, and his men of the Righteous Temple have prayed for the ancient gods of fire to bring flames down upon London, a city of sin. Could Christopher be their messenger? And why do the Righteous men wear the same phoenix symbol as the engraving on Christopher’s ring.
This is a great middle great read and a promising start to a new series. A lovely blend of time travel and, magic and mystery, suitable for readers aged 8 years and up. Fast paced and a real page turner, loved the adventure it was very easy to get into this book and read it to the very end. Excited for book 2 now.
Special thanks to Scholastic Publishers for sending me a review copy of this book.
-Annie
A Soldier, a Dog and a Boy by Libby Hathorn, Illustrated by Phil Lesnie
Picture book suitable for young readers aged 7 years and up
A young soldier far away from home, a boy orphaned by war, and the stray dog that brings them together.
A beautiful illustrated story that tells us the tale of a soldier, a dog and a boy.
The illustrations in this book bring the words alive.
-Meredith
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