Anisha is back and this time she's off on a school trip to the beach in Wales to take part in a habitat project that will help to save the beach; however, things don't go as smoothly as they should: first, Granny Jas has managed to get herself a place as a chaperone; and also somebody is trying to sabotage their competition entries. As well as that, Anisha's Aunti Bindi is expecting a baby imminently. With Anisha feeling a little left out at home, she hopes the time away will give her a bit of independence, but why does she feel so unsettled?
I love this series and know how popular it is in school. The book is well-paced and dives straight into the action which I know goes down well with readers; as do the wonderful illustrations by Emma McCann.
Anisha is worried about her first trip away from home and this will resonate with many readers. The excitement of what they will be doing becomes Anisha's focus but she gets quite a shock when she finds Granny Jas hiding in the luggage compartment! Residentials are an exciting time for many children but for some, like Anisha, they can be the cause of worry; coupled with the imminent arrival of Anti Bindi's baby, the book looks at two events that readers will be able to resonate with. The detective element of the book will always hook readers and clues and red-herrings will leave people guessing.
With humour weaving its way through the book, Beach Disaster would be a great stand-alone read and a great book to add to the collection for those who are already fans. I can't wait to see what's install next for Anisha.
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