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Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

The Midnight Gang by David Walliams
Jan 23, 2017

Anne Coates (with the help of Harriet aged six and a half) reviews David Walliams's ninth children's novel, The Midnight Gang, illustrated by Tony Ross.
Easy as PI: Maths Made Simple by Liz Strachan
Dec 6, 2016

Maths teacher Natasha D'Souza reviews Easy as PI: Maths Made Simple by Liz Strachan.
The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig
Nov 4, 2016

Illustrated by Chris Mould, The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig is the perfect read for the festive season, writes Anne Coates.
Minty by Christina Banach
Oct 25, 2016

A YA story of family life and coming to terms with loss and grief, Minty by Christina Banach is an engaging read for adults too, as Anne Coates discovered.
Daddy Do My Hair? Beth's Twists by Tola Okogwu
Oct 20, 2016

The lack of diversity and inclusion in children’s literature is an on-going issue. Tola Okogwu writes about her inspiration for Daddy Do My Hair? Beth's Twists her first children's picture book that explores the relationship between her husband and daughter.
This Book Thinks You’re a Scientist
Sep 24, 2016

This Book Thinks You’re a Scientist: Imagine, Experiment, and Create by the Science Museum, illustrated by Harriet Russell, published by Thames & Hudson. Reviewed by Arden Murphy-Viner, age eight.
The Cat and the King by Nick Sharratt
Sep 13, 2016

The Cat and the King is by one of the country's favourite illustrators and author of picture books Nick Sharratt. Anne Coates reviews his first novel.
How Super Cool Stuff Works
Sep 6, 2016

Using what looks like a device to  encourage young enquiring minds is another inspired idea from DK Books. Anne Coates takes a look at How Super Cool Stuff Works. 
Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph
Aug 25, 2016

Award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph has produced another fabulous book, this time expliaing how it feels to be different. Anne Coates reviews Odd Dog Out.
Through the Forest by Steffie Brocoli and Catherine Bidet
Jul 28, 2016

Through the Forest by Steffie Brocoli and Catherine Bidet – a thoughtful yet creative introduction to the fascinating world of nature, writes Laura Chambers.
A Puffin Book – New Titles Added
Jul 11, 2016

This summer Puffin adds 20 new titles to its A Puffin Book Collection bringing timeless and unforgettable stories to life for a new generation to discover. 
Mesmeris by K E Coles
Jul 1, 2016

Mesmeris the first book in a trilogy by K E Coles makes compelling reading as Anne Coates discovered.
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