Tweens
The pasta detectives
Rico and Oscar are the pasta detectives. It is their mission to discover the true identity of Mr 2000, the kidnapper at large in Berlin. Both Rico and Oscar find it difficult to make friends. Rico's thoughts often get muddled in his brain, while Oscar can retain vast amounts of knowledge, but become as a result overcautious and fearful of the world. This novel shows how children may be considered 'different' can overcome prejudices, develop friendships and, above all, have fun!
By Andreas SteinhöfelLob
By Linda Newbery
Illustrated by Pam SmyLucy's green-fingered grandfather gets help in the garden from a mysterious character called Lob who has existed for generations. Like her Grandpa, Lucy believes in his power and magic. This sensitive and poetically written story evokes all the pleasures of rural life and gardening. A memorable book about the threads that link generations and the power of belief. With pen and ink illustrations throughout, including some atmospheric double spreads, and different size fonts adding visual interest this is a rewarding and satisfying read.
Wanted!
By Kate Thompson
Following the success of Highway Robbery, Kate Thompson delivers a new cad and his horse. Wanted! Weaves a yarn about Incatitus, Rome’s equine consul, and how the narrator happened to come by owning the horse. Thompson’s mastery of the unreliable narrator makes the slight story sparkle, though readers of Highway Robbery may be cynically waiting for the twist. In Wanted! Thompson has created another crafted short book with genuine humour and pulsating with all the thrill and hazards of Ancient Rome.The great rabbit revenge plan
Tweens
Metatag: A book for older kids, dealing with changes, divorce and adventure.
Keywords: children’s books divorce changes, adventure
The great rabbit revenge plan
By Burkhard Spinnen
A skilful portrayal of the trials and tribulations involved in moving house and meeting new people seen through the eyes of 10-year old Konrad. We get a great insight into the homely, everyday life as well as the difficult circumstances and unexpected adventures of a young boy. Spinnen expertly creates a narrative that is accessible to young readers whilst handling issues of divorce and parental relationships with a touch of humour.
Review from Book Fest, the annual recommended
reading guide of Children’s Books Ireland
By Burkhard Spinnen
A skilful portrayal of the trials and tribulations involved in moving house and meeting new people seen through the eyes of 10-year old Konrad. We get a great insight into the homely, everyday life as well as the difficult circumstances and unexpected adventures of a young boy. Spinnen expertly creates a narrative that is accessible to young readers whilst handling issues of divorce and parental relationships with a touch of humour.
The Crowfield curse
By Pat Walsh
Will, an orphan living at Crowfield Abbey, rescues and injured hob in the forest. The hob, secretly cared for by Will in the monastery, tells the boy about an angel buried in the forest. The bleak 14th-century wilderness is the perfect backdrop to a frightening and tension-filled battle against evil as Will searches for the grave. The dialogue is crisp and at times endearing, in a world peopled by enigmatic characters.
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