Advantages: It discusses growing up and becoming responsible. Disadvantages: It was written very much for boys rather than girls; possibly patronising.
My 11 year old grandson was absorbed in this book when I walked through the breakfast room on New Year's Day morning, laughing out loud and reading a bit out loud to me, so when he put it down for lunch I quietly 'acquired' it and read it through. It didn ...
Advantages: An interesting and exciting story Disadvantages: Some minor grammar problems
Ink Spell– Cornelia Funke Having just read ‘Inkheart’ by Cornelia Funke, (To see review on the first book of the series, please see my ‘Inkheart’ book review), I was eager to continue the story and so set off to buy both ‘Ink Spell’ and the final book o ...
Advantages: Spellbinding, amazing storyline, extraordinary use of sensory imagery, riveting Disadvantages: Children under 10 (the recommended reading age) may have trouble understanding the language
My Opinion Cornelia Funke is my absolute favourite author of all time. Inkheart, her first novel in this trilogy is, in my opinion, the best book that she's written so far - although "Inkspell" really isn't far off that at all. In fact, the only re ...
Advantages: An amazing book, you will be spell bound! Disadvantages: NONE!
This book actually lost me, it was one of the BEST i have ever read, yes including harry potter! plus just as good as her first in the trilogy, Inkheart. Her style of writing and use of imaginative words completely draws you into the book and story. It is ...
Advantages: colourful, fun, child-friendly, a wide variety of recipes, Disadvantages: none
Joanna Farrow’s book follows the format of the popular TV show to inspire children to become more independent in the kitchen. She shows how delicious, healthy recipes can be created in 30 minutes or less, using a selection of fresh ingredients along with ...
