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Genre:  Thriller Rating out of 10:  10 Publisher:  Corgi First Published:  1992 Summary Vicky lives a quiet life with her mum, dad and brother Gib. When her dad is arrested on suspicion of stealing a large sum of money from the bank he works at, Vicky is determined to prove it wasn’t him, using her computing and hacking skills. I loved how the vivid descriptions really make you feel like the characters were real, and the storyline was full of twists and turns! Things I Enjoyed I love the author’s captivating style of writing, it really helps you create an image of what’s happening The storyline is always engaging, full of twists in the plot Unlike many similar books, Hacker isn’t overwhelmed with characters The book is relatively short, meaning you don’t have to commit to reading          long book Conclusion I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries, thrillers and Sci-Fi as well. I really enjoyed Hacker , and would give it a...

Even though 2020 was a tough year for all of us, it meant we all had the opportunity to read more books than we might have under regular circumstances. Here are my favourite books which I read in 2020: 1. The Boy at the Back of the Class by  Onjali Q Raúf Illustrator: Pippa Curnick Age Rating: 9+ Publisher: Orion Publishing First Published: 2018 The Boy at the Back of the Class is one of my favourite books. It focuses on Ahmet, the new boy at school. He doesn't talk to anyone and isn't allowed out at breaktime. But then Miss Khan's class find out that Ahmet isn't strange at all: He's a refugee, who has  fled a war in Syria. I liked how it touched upon the serious matter of war and immigration in a child-friendly way; this book is great to introduce kids to the concept of immigration, and is still a really good book for teens and young adults! 2. Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman Age Rating: 10+ Publisher: Corgi First Published: 1997 Cameron is 13. All he wants is to...

In the winter, there’s nothing I love more than reading a good book by the fire while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. Here are my top recommendations for some cosy classics to transport you to another era and escape all the worries of 2020.  1. I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith Age Range: 11+ Publisher: Penguin Random House First Published: 1949 Plot Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family live in a 14th century castle. Their lives change drastically when two brothers from America arrive at their home unexpectedly, and Cassandra captures the ensuing events in her entertaining diary. The Mortmain family are charismatic, colourful and fun to read about. Things I Liked The plot is light-hearted, making it perfect to read on a bleak winter evening The characters are so well drawn that you care about them and think of them as real people Cassandra is relatable and you warm to her from page one I loved how descriptive the writing is 2. Goodnight Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian Age Ra...

Genre: Fantasy Rating out of 10: 10 Publisher: Canongate Books First Published: 2015 Plot A Boy Called Christmas is a twist on the classic story: it talks about Father Christmas's childhood, and how he went from being an ordinary boy to a household name, and a symbolic part of Christmas. Nicholas lives in a tiny cottage in a forest in Finland. His father is a woodcutter, and one day he is asked on an expedition to prove that elves are real. Nicholas misses his father terribly, and stuck at home with his Aunt Carlotta, Nicholas decides to do something radical to get him back... Illustrations A Boy Called Christmas is illustrated by Chris Mould. I find the pictures really capture the characters, and I love how detailed they are! Good Things About the Book A Boy Called Christmas is easy to read, and is a relatively short book (only 266 pages), so you don't necessarily have to commit a huge amount of time to reading it I loved how detailed the fantasy world Nicholas lives in ...

With Christmas fast approaching, this is the time many people are hunting high and low for that perfect present. If you're stuck for inspiration or just generally need some recommendations, then hopefully this post will give you a few ideas! 1.   Daunt Books  Children’s Canvas Bags, Daunt Books £8 each These cute canvas bags are a stylish  and convenient way to carry around your books. Although they have the word "children's" in the name, these bags are great for anyone , as they are simply a smaller version of the standard size bags. They are available in four colours: pink, yellow, dark green and sky blue for £8 each. The regular sized bags (identical but larger) are also great, and can be used as shopping bags, etc. as can the special edition bags with metallic gold writing . 2.  100 Penguin Covers Colouring Book, Waterstones £9.99 This book is exactly what it says: a colouring book of 100 covers from publishing house Penguin! Interpret them in your own way and c...

Author: Matthew Syed Illustrator: Toby Triumph Genre: Non-fiction Rating out of 10: 8 Publisher: Wren and Rook First Published: 2020   Summary From the  bestselling author of You Are Awesome, this book is about following a path that’s right for you and not letting the theory of being “normal” stop you. It covers subjects such as how powerful believing in yourself is and why everyone works at a different pace in different ways. The pages are covered by fun pictures and inspirational quotes from people who have been successful by being themselves. Text The book is written in a light, humorous way and uses many references to the author’s personal experiences. This makes it a very enjoyable read. Good things about the book There are plenty of funny parts which makes it a really entertaining read It draws on the author’s personal experiences There are fun illustrations and the overall layout is good It doesn’t drag or become boring- each chapter makes its point, maybe with some sto...

Plot Auggie is a completely ordinary boy, except for one thing... He was born with a severe facial difference, which makes his face look unlike anyone else's. All Auggie wants is to be a normal kid... But he knows normal kids don't make other children run away screaming whenever they see him. This is a heart-warming story about Auggie starting fifth grade, and being in a school for the first time. General Writing The book is written from the point of view of several different people, meaning you never tire of a character.. The book is constantly changing. As for the text itself, I think Palacio captures the characters really well, and the language used is how you might imagine a ten year old boy to speak. Age Range As the subject of the book is quite deep and complex, I'd say this book is aimed at older readers. In my opinion, this story would be most enjoyed by ages 10 and up. Good Things About the Book I like how the book isn't narrated by just one person... It keeps ...