Advantages: Well written, wonderful characters, interesting story Disadvantages: I can't think of any
A delightful historical novel for children full of larger than life characters, warmth and humour
Cissy and her family have come to set up a grocery store in the brand new town of Florence, Oklahoma, near the railroad. She quickly makes friends with a ...
Advantages: entertaining to read, a sympathetic but also admirable central character Disadvantages: some readers may find it lags a little when the second perspective occurs
Running a book group for teens means that I read a fair amount of teen fiction: some good, some bad, some indifferent. While I probably wouldn’t have selected ‘The Death Defying Pepper Roux’ to read without this prompt, I was anticipating an entertaining ...
Advantages: Fascinating story and great characters Disadvantages: quite sad at times
The Kite Rider I picked this book up in Derby from a Bookcrossing shelf and having read the blurb I thought it sounded quite readable. It is aimed at young adults I believe but is a very worthwhile read for anyone really. The book is written by Geraldin ...
Advantages: Interesting historical setting, warmth and humour, strong female characters Disadvantages: Only available in hardback at the moment
This story is set in a small and very new American town in 1894. A diphtheria epidemic is in town and has already claimed several victims including pupils at school. The school is closed and all the remaining children sent out of town to stay with rel ...
