Advantages: Beutifully illustrated simple stories, great for young kids Disadvantages: Quite traditional outlook
...For those of you without kids and a love of classic 60's cinema Alfie can only be the loveable rogue that made Michael Caine in to an international star. For those of us with children and an interest I quality kids books Alfie is a very different kind of ...
Advantages: Another Shirley Hughes gem - one of those books you'll look back on fondly in adulthood. Disadvantages: Slightly pricey but an ideal special gift.
...Shirley Hughes is a master of story telling through a child's eyes. This charming collection of Alfie stories tells of Alfie's adventures and thoughts about the world around him in a way which is captivating for child and adult alike.
Its superb illust ...
Advantages: A wonderful book for slightly older children, beautifully illustrated Disadvantages: Some younger children may find it a little too emotional
THE LION AND THE UNICORN
By SHIRLEY HUGHES
Anybody who has had anything to do with children MUST have come across the wonderful Shirley Hughes. She was born on the Wirral in 1927, she is an author and illustrator who has wr ...
Advantages: Excellent story, non stop action Disadvantages: Could really terrify some children.
After reading the Young Bond series by Charlie Higson, I decided to give this book a try for two reasons. The first was that I really loved the Young Bond series and was very disappointed to see it end. I may not be the right age group for this series, b ...
Advantages: convincing characterisation; engaging plotline Disadvantages: none for me
The premise
‘The Enemy’ presents itself as a thoroughly chilling story of zombie devastation. The cover of the hardback edition is adorned with grotesque blue skulls which seem to leer at you. The tagline is brutal: They’ll Chase You. They’ll Ri ...
