ELS library assistant Aimee continues her winning reading streak with fantasy YA novel, A Throne of Swans by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr. This book is set in a kingdom where nobles can transform into birds. It follows the story of Aderyn, who, following her father’s death, inherits the role of Protector of the dominion … Continue reading Book review: A Throne of Swans by Katharine and Elizabeth Corr
Month: May 2020
Book review: Heartless by Marissa Meyer
ELS library assistant Aimee falls for Marissa Meyer's Queen of Hearts origin story, Heartless. This book had me hooked from the first sentence: ‘Three luscious lemon tarts glistened up at Catherine.’ Needless to say, I then had to grab one on my next “essential” shopping trip. I can safely say that throughout reading this book, … Continue reading Book review: Heartless by Marissa Meyer
One Day in Wonderland
Sarah, our resident display magician, takes inspiration from Alice in Wonderland as she looks to the future. Wanting to encourage children into reading and writing? Often there is no better inspiration than looking to a local hero, and being based in Cheshire, many of our subscribing schools are not too far from the beautiful village … Continue reading One Day in Wonderland
Book review: The StrangeWorlds Travel Agency by L.D. Lapinski
ELS librarian Samantha reviews L.D. Lapinski's newly released middle-grade novel, The StrangeWorlds Travel Agency. When 12-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from ours. All you have to do to visit them is jump into the right … Continue reading Book review: The StrangeWorlds Travel Agency by L.D. Lapinski
Book review: One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
ELS library assistant Aimee loved Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake (reviewed here) so much that she quickly picked up the sequel, One Dark Throne. Warning: spoilers ahead! The second title in the Three Dark Crowns series begins during the aftermath of the Beltane festival, marking the beginning of the Ascension year which will end … Continue reading Book review: One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
Book review: Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell
ELS librarian Sarah reviews Katherine Rundell's modern classic Rooftoppers. This award-winning novel did not disappoint. The story is of Sophie and her guardian Charles, both survivors of the sinking of the Queen Mary, and their quest to find her mother and avoid the authority’s attempts to place Sophie in an orphanage. The book is quirky … Continue reading Book review: Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell
Book review: You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed
ELS library assistant Sarah shares her lockdown read, the inspiring and uplifting non-fiction book, You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed. You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed is more than just a book. It acts like an encouraging friend, telling you to follow your dreams, never give up and page by page, gently nudging you and … Continue reading Book review: You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed
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