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Story Island Reviews super review of Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo!

A year 4 pupil from ETHELBERT ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL wrote this fantastic review of the junior fiction 2018 Summer Reading Challenge story Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming, and illustrated by Kathryn Durst on the Story Island Reviews site: ‘One of the most heart-pounding moments in the book was at the rock pool as big as a swimming-pool. Ronnie was streaking on the rocks wearing pants that said Friday on them, even… Read More »Story Island Reviews super review of Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo!

‘A must-read for Dino Wars fans!’ My Book Corner races through The Trials of Terror!

Have you seen the great review from My Book Corner for the second book in the Dino Wars series The Trials of Terror by Dan Metcalf? ‘Dan Metcalf’s second book in the Dino Wars series is a fast-paced thriller with jumps and scares at every turn of the page. The reader will race through each chapter rooting for Adam and Chloe as they are put to the test in order to save… Read More »‘A must-read for Dino Wars fans!’ My Book Corner races through The Trials of Terror!

‘If you have children that love dinosaurs, adventure, danger and fun then order a copy today!’ What’s Good to Read 5 out of 5 for Dino Wars!

David at What’s Good to Read just loved the second book in the Dino Wars series The Trials of Terror by Dan Metcalf and illustrated by Aaron Blecha so much he gave it 5 out of 5!: ‘Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror is a fun and engaging story, featuring a cast of characters that children can enjoy and relate to. With plenty of twists, turns, adventure, danger and best… Read More »‘If you have children that love dinosaurs, adventure, danger and fun then order a copy today!’ What’s Good to Read 5 out of 5 for Dino Wars!

‘The perfect read for Hallowe’en!’ Chrikaru Reads thrills to the quirky, dark humour in Buttercup Sunshine!

Chrikaru Reads, a book review blog by reading teacher Christina, recently enjoyed some giggles and chills with new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘This is the perfect read for Hallowe’en! What I liked: The relationship between Buttercup and her grandmother, a granny as a kick-ass main character, the quirky humour, the illustrations which really add to your enjoyment of the text. Even better… Read More »‘The perfect read for Hallowe’en!’ Chrikaru Reads thrills to the quirky, dark humour in Buttercup Sunshine!

Our very first 5 COFFIN review! Spooky KidLit raves about Buttercup Sunshine!

Jessica Greenfield at Spooky KidLit has just posted a very enthusiastic review for new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘Children of all ages will love this book, with its silly humor, kid-friendly gore, and breathless action. It is uproarious, clever, original, thrilling, and incredibly fun. There’s a wonderful freewheeling sense of absurdity to the book…. Author-illustrator Colin Mulhern’s hilarious drawings and the… Read More »Our very first 5 COFFIN review! Spooky KidLit raves about Buttercup Sunshine!

‘Absorbing, fast-moving,  turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘This, the second in a series of four, will be welcomed by those who relished The Rise of the Raptors but equally, new readers will quickly be sucked in to this new adventure of Adam Caine, sister Chloe and friends.  Co-existence, co-operation, kindness, diplomacy and daring… Read More »‘Absorbing, fast-moving,  turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

‘A hilarious story that children will love’ What’s Good to Read 5 STAR review for Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

David at What’s Good to Read has just posted a great review for new comedy horror for kids junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘The characters have been well written and Buttercup and Granny are a great complement to each other. Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom is a great introduction to comedy horror for children. While it does feature the undead… Read More »‘A hilarious story that children will love’ What’s Good to Read 5 STAR review for Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Junior Fiction and Early Readers 40% off at Browns Books for Students!

Our ads have just appeared in the Back to School issue of the Browns Books for Students catalogue and customers will be delighted to hear that they can get 40% off the advertised junior fiction and Early Reader titles! Visit the Browns Books for Students website here to browse and order your titles Welcome back to school and happy reading!  

‘Bursting with zany humour’ Red Reading Hub enjoys some giggles and gruesome chills in Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

We’ve recently had a super review of Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Doooom by Colin Mulhern from Jill at the Red Reading Hub: ‘The story is bursting with zany humour to which the author has added a liberal sprinkling of laugh-inducing line drawings; it’s likely to satisfy those who enjoy their giggles mixed with occasional gruesome chills and that I suspect is a lot of young readers.’ Thanks, Jill.… Read More »‘Bursting with zany humour’ Red Reading Hub enjoys some giggles and gruesome chills in Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

‘Will leave the readers gasping for more’ 5 STAR review from Addicted to Books for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Book review site Addicted to Books give a wonderful 5 STAR review recently for the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha, Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘For fans of the first Dino Wars, this book does not disappoint! This book is full of action from the word go.  With a cast of interesting characters that includes talking dinosaurs, this is… Read More »‘Will leave the readers gasping for more’ 5 STAR review from Addicted to Books for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

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