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The Pear Affair by Judith Eagle

Jul5

Entertaining & Exciting

The Pear Affair by Judith Eagle is a delightful children’s adventure and perfect for ages eight years and over. Whatever your age, this book will entertain you.

There are elements that make up an exciting children’s book – a disappearance, a mystery, ‘good’ characters and ‘baddies’. It is the children who band together who become the heroes of the day.

The action is set in Paris, both above and below the city.

We witness the determination of a young girl to survive despite her dreadful parents. She doesn’t just survive but she thrives, rising above her circumstances.

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Nero The Hero by Samantha Mattocks

Jun25

Helping Others

Nero The Hero by Samantha Mattocks is a delightful children’s book and just perfect for six years and over. It is the first book in a new series which promises to be very charming.

We meet Nero the hero who is a very special dog. He is the latest in a long line of Schnauzers who can communicate with their owners, and who are on high alert for those who are in trouble.

Twelve-year-old Jack meets Nero when he spends the summer holidays with his grandmother. The heroics of Nero rub off on Jack, as he too, wants to rescue others. We see that although Jack does indeed, perform a heroic act, he then needs rescuing!

The novel teaches us the value of kindness and care. We need to look out for others, and help where we can.

Nero The Hero is beautifully illustrated by Gerda Smit. She really brings Nero to life.

It was lovely to meet up with Mister Mishkins, the hero of his own series. The message of the book says that although we may be different – a dog and a cat – we can still be friends.

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In The Fifth At Malory Towers by Enid Blyton

Jun14

Entertaining

In The Fifth At Malory Towers by Enid Blyton continues the daily life of the girls at Malory Towers. The original cast of characters are joined by younger sisters as we follow them through the autumn term.

There are lacrosse matches, pantomimes, and tricks to be played by a most surprising source.

As the term progresses, we see loyalties tested and characters examined.

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Five Get Into Trouble by Enid Blyton

Jun14

New Adventures

Five Get Into Trouble by Enid Blyton continues the adventures of the famous five in this, the eighth book in the series. Originally penned in 1949, this book continues to delight audiences today.

Life was idyllic in the countryside as we join the children on a cycling holiday, sleeping under the stars… but trouble is never too far away. One of their own is kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.

Bad men, with evil intent are easily out-witted by quick-thinking children.

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