Upper Fourth At Malory Towers by Enid Blyton is an entertaining girls’ novel that I enjoyed. It is the fourth book in the Malory Towers series which I recommend reading in numerical order as it follows the characters through their school years.
I originally read the Malory Towers books fifty years ago, and they were a firm favourite of mine. I am enjoying them just as much as I did first time around.
We follow the characters as they navigate school life. We witness friendships and camaraderie, as well as hurtful behaviour that sometimes happens. Life is lived in the classroom and the dorms, and also in the surrounding area. Enid Blyton evokes childhood memories with her tales.
There is humour to be found within the pages too. “Matron… would… say, ‘My dear Gwendolene, you are suffering from inflammation of the imagination, as usual.’”
Five Go Off To Camp by Enid Blyton is an entertaining children’s novel. It is the seventh book in the Famous Five series but can be read as a stand-alone.
The Famous Five series continues to enthral audiences today, as much as it did when first penned in 1948.
There are all the elements that make for a cracking tale – heroes and villains, picnics, endless summer days, camaraderie and derring do – as once more, the famous five fall into an adventure.
Stikki The Squirrel: Tree Spirits by Jane H Wood is a very charming children’s novel and perfect for the over eights.
The reader joins a family of squirrels just before Christmas. With snow on the ground, the daddy squirrel hunts further afield for food. He meets some vicious foxes. His mate is determined to save him. Together the pair are caught up in an unwanted adventure.
The reader sees the kindness of a young girl and her father to the squirrels. And we hear of the chaos caused by the family cat!
All the woodland animals work together to support the young squirrel family. We see that together we are stronger.
Stikki The Squirrel: Tree Spirits is a very delightful novel to be enjoyed all year round.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
JULIA WILSON
Stikki the Squirrel: Tree Spirits.
Join Stikki and his mate Rella on their second exciting adventure—full of mystery, danger, and the wonders of magic found in the most unexpected places.
Winter has arrived in Hazy Hills Wood, covering everything in a blanket of snow. Food is hard to find, and the animals are getting hungry. To make things worse, there is a scary food thief on the prowl.
Stikki heads out into the cold to find his secret stash, but when he doesn’t come home, Rella goes searching for him. A frightening journey looms ahead as Stikki and Rella are forced to confront their enemies and the dreaded longlegs.
Deep in the heart of the ancient wood stands the animals’ sacred ash tree. When Brodboar the badger spots something strange high on the tree’s branches, he is shocked by the discovery and begins to worry. Is it a warning?
With Stikki and Rella still missing—can the woodland animals work together to find their friends before it’s too late?
Jane H. Wood is a multi-award-winning author who enjoys writing stories for children and young adults. Jane’s wonderful animal adventure books have captivated readers of all ages, earning her acclaim for her vivid storytelling and enchanting illustrations that feature in her Stikki the Squirrel books.
Jane lives in the sunny seaside town of Worthing on the south coast of England, with her husband, Peter. She has two grown-up sons and is a proud grandmother as well. Jane enjoys art, photography, hand crafting activities, and writing children’s stories. Jane is an animal rights advocate and environmentalist, and she supports a few animal welfare charities.
The Vultures by Jennifer Ussi is the seventh book in Casper The Cat Who Got Lost In Africa series but can be read as a stand-alone. However, this book does begin where book six finished. It is a totally charming children’s book and suitable for ages six years and over.
The book really comes to life with beautiful illustrations by Lekshmi Bose. They can be starting points for discussions with our little ones.
Casper is the most delightful cat who makes friends as he journeys through Africa. Little ones will adore following his adventures as he practices kindness and goodness. Everyone warms to him.
We see that even if you are as prickly as a porcupine or vicious as a vulture, Casper will bring out the best in you.
