Book reviews by Bryony Hart
Your Time is Up by Sarah Naughton
Your Time is Up is a great story to recommend to GCSE and above pupils who love action-filled murder mysteries with the added depth of complicated teenage relationships. Will Zaina ever finish her final Maths exam?
Shadow Creatures by Chris Vick
Shadow Creatures is an utterly compelling and must-read story. It’s ideal for whole class reading in UKS2, children aged 9 upwards studying World War Two and for pupils who have enjoyed Goodnight Mr Tom and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.
Cowgirls and Dinosaurs: Big Trouble in Little Spittle by Lucie Ebrey
Cowgirls and Dinosaurs: Big Trouble in Little Spittle is a fast-paced, heart-warmingly hilarious and funny graphic novel. Lucie Ebrey explores what it takes to be a true friend.
Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson
Death at Morning House is a real page-turner, depicting modern and past teenage relationships with great accuracy and honesty. The setting of the novel is one reminiscent of The Great Gatsby, harking back to a time of American opulence and grandeur.
