I love a good detective story and this is a great one! Montgomery is a wonderfully vibrant and quirky character who is full of confidence. Unafraid of being herself (or himself!), she will delight readers as both Bonnie and Montgomery. With a plot that will keep readers guessing and humour woven into the action, you will be hooked until the end. And I have to mention that illustrations by Claire Powell - the perfect accompaniment.
Watch out Agatha Christie, Montgomery Bonbon is in town and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Dandy The Highway Lion – Stephanie Sorrell
When Ben and Hattie move to London due to their parents’
jobs, they feel lonely; that is until they meet Dandy Paws, a rather dapper lion
who befriends them in the park. As well
as being perfectly well-mannered and impeccably dressed, he is also a highway
lion, who steals from the rich to give to poor animals, his aim being to right
wrongs that have been done to them.
With a host of simply wonderful characters and a plot that
will keep readers thoroughly entertained, Dandy The Highway Lion is a delightful book
with a classic feel to it; it’s full of warmth and touches of humour but also
incorporates some important messages about looking after animals.
I know that this book created interest in school before
half-term and I predict that it will be a popular loan from my trolley.
Alex Neptune: Pirate Hunter - David Owen.
Alex and his friends are back and after the thrills of the
first book, Alex needs to try to get to grips with his new-found skills. Spending time in the sea, Alex is shocked
when a girl looking remarkably like a mermaid emerges to tell him that he is wanted
for his powers. Shortly after, he
discovers that pirates in a ship made from rubbish are hunting him as they
think he will lead them to the egg of the water dragon.
More confident in himself in this book, Alex still needs to
get to grips with his powers and, despite his increased confidence, he is still
struggling at times; however, he is determined to keep the dragon egg
safe. I loved the fact that the animals
are back and the otters remain my favourite.
Action-packed with pirates, water dragons, messages about being kind to the ocean and a thrilling adventure, Alex
Neptune: Pirate Hunter is a brilliant sequel and I can’t wait to see what
happens next.
Haarville – Justin Davies
Haarville is an unusual island which is incredibly difficult
to get to. Constantly shrouded in mist,
strangers are unheard of, that is until Baggit and his son, Nathaniel, turn up
and declare that they are the rightful owners of Fearty’s Perpetuals. This obviously causes twelve-year-old orphan Manx
Fearty considerable distress as this was his family store and one he has been
running since he became an orphan. Not
willing to just hand over the store, Manx determines to prove Baggit and
Nathaniel wrong in order to save his family’s legacy as well as the town
itself.
When I read that Haarville would be perfect for fans of
Malamander, I was intrigued and I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed. This is a unique story set in a fish-filled
town with a host of quirky characters.
Manx’s drag-queen guardian, Father-G, is a fabulous character and I was
also fond of Fantoosh, Manx’s best friend.
Dark, funny and intriguing, Haarville is a fish-tastic tale that
will go down well when I take it into school.
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