A review by Emma Streeton Max and Abby hardly ever agree on anything … until now! They are both desperate to get out of this …
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Sad Mum Lady by Ashe Davenport
A review by Nalini Haynes Ashe Davenport is the titular sad mum lady. She has childhood trauma coming to the fore while struggling with post-natal …
Self Help for Babies Series: Sleep 101 and Whine Guide by Beck and Matt Stanton
A review by Emma Streeton You know babies don’t come with a manual. Well, now they do, in this self-help for babies (parents?) series. When …
Maybe the horse will talk by Elliot Perlman
A review by Nalini Haynes There’s an old story about a jester or a teacher who ran foul of his king. The king sentences the …
World’s Worst Parents by David Walliams
A review by Emma Streeton In a nutshell, the World’s Worst Parents is about children with ridiculously embarrassing, disgusting or just plain awful parents. We …
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
A review by Annabelle Lee Anxious People is the newest release by Swedish author Fredrik Backman, best known for his novel A Man Called Ove. In …
Extraordinaries by T J Klune
A review by Nalini Haynes Nick Bell writes really bad, incredibly cheesy fan fic putting himself – as Nathan Belen – as Shadow Star’s love …
Artemis Fowl: Guide to the world of fairies by Andrew Donkin with art by Gonzalo Kenny
A review by Emma Streeton This beautifully illustrated novel is an absolute must have for fans who are keen to learn more about the fascinating …
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
A review by Emma Streeton Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius, and above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn’t know what …
The End of Cuthbert Close by Cassie Hamer
A review by Annabelle Lee Set in an idyllic suburban Australian street, The End of Cuthbert Close follows three neighbors with little in common besides …
Nit Boy by Tristan Bancks and Heath McKenzie
A review by Emma Streeton Meet Lewis Snow. He has the worst case of nits in world history. Everyone wants him to shave his head …
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
A review by Nalini Haynes We all know people obsessed with status and wealth. Four years ago, my husband and I sat down to lunch …
Better Luck Next Time by Kate Hilton
A review by Emma Streeton It isn’t easy being related to a feminist icon. Just ask the daughters of Lydia Hennessey, who could have it …
League of Llamas by Allesah Darlison
Book 1 – The Golden Llama; Book 2 – Llama Impossible; Book 3 – Undercover Llamas; Book 4 – Rogue Llama A review by Emma Streeton League of …
Come Again by Robert Webb
A review by Emma Streeton Come Again is the first novel by award-winning British actor, comedian and author, Robert Webb. Nine months widowed, and not …