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The Boy I Love
Beautiful book, I loved the bit when Stephen was drawing as I like art myself. He was my favourite character because of his talents and kindness. I enjoyed the LGBTQ+ romance aspect as it is meaningful and important to our society

Emily

Birdie
I liked the book,although at first i thought it was a bit slow in my opinion. The book it very interesting and also spreads a really deep important meaning about racism. My overall rating is 6/10.

Liyana

Wiggling Words
I love this book because its really fun to read. It is really creative too. This book is also teaches you words but in a really fun way which i think other people will like too. So i definitely recommend this book

Liyana

Ghostlines 
My overall impression of Ghostlines was very good because it keeps the reader engaged all the way through. A moment that sticks out the most was when Albie the boy doesn't like anything but Tilda doesn't give up keeps trying to make him love the island. The book describes everything with a lot of detail and that makes everything interesting. It promotes the importance of freedom by the main character having a lots of freedom and doing whatever she wants also she encourages other people to make their own decisions.

eugenia

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
lizard nobody is a really good book i like how they have combined it with graphic novel and fiction it really helps me imagine in my head what's going on.

Catherine

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
The book was good it have the balance of violence and humour.

russell

The Playdate
I liked this book a lot and I think it gives very good messages and the most important one is that to never steal because it can ruin friendships or you will get told off.

Kaushika

Wolf Siren
Its a really good book and I recommend reading it. Everyone can read it and it shows the challenges girls go through. I love that Red is not afraid to speak up if some things wrong, I also like how the author depicts the wolves as like friendly dogs of the forest.

Phoebe

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
it was very good and eyecatching as its images showed its reality and love the bit when they lit up a fire to get communication to other people. i really liked the concept of the story.

Ben

Wildful
i enjoyed reading wildfull because it focused on the freedom and nature, and that we need to simply go outside. i liked the style of the illustration it was a simple art style

kiera

The Endless Sea
This book is a great reminder that people who survive traumatic events, will always relive it and it never truly leaves us. I think this book is a great way to show younger children the horrors of the past and that you can never truly forget it. It also reminds us that events like these are still happening all over the world. The illustrations are simple enough for children to understand and the colour scheme is quite simple but the colours are also deep and grey-blue - similar to the sea. In addition, the main character is a child, helping the reader to relate or understand better. Overall, this book is great to help younger children understand that these types of things happened, and still happen today, and that those who survive these types of events are not always fine afterwards, as the author talked about after about their experience and how many things happened afterward.

matilda

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
it was very good and eye-catching it was interesting and exciting the book was over all good

Alex

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
I think the illustrations made the book easier to understand and helped me paint a picture in my head, I also really liked the concept of Lord of The Flies.

Lewis

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
i really enjoyed this book because of the amazing aesthetic and because of the amazing illustration and the mysterious and adventure theme

Harry

Popcorn
I like popcorn because it relates to me and the pictures help me imagine what is happening in the book.

Rugved

Wolf Siren
The book was good I enjoyed the twist at the end, it was very emotional but the ending was overall good and it was a subtle link to little red riding hood

Evan

Ghostlines 
a work of art

Thomas

Twenty Four Seconds from Now
I really liked the concept of the plot however i found the loop structure quite confusing and i thought it was leading up to a plot twist which it didn't.

Mary

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Hilarious its a brilliant book

Thomas

Wildful
I think it was a good book. I think this book would be good for primary kids because of all the pictures. Overall i think this book was good i enjoyed reading it in my lunch break.

Aisha

The Boy I Love
Beautiful perfect a wonderful literary masterpiece one of if not the best book I have read all year the characters were accurate and the descriptions were wonderful

Freya

Birdie
unrealistic timings wise but a good subject matter however it was very slow going and the storyline was dull

Freya

Not Going To Plan
I enjoyed reading Not Going to Plan. The story was interesting and showed that things do not always happen the way we expect. I liked the characters and how they solved problems when their plans changed. The book was fun and easy to read. I would recommend this book because it is enjoyable and teaches an important lesson about being flexible and positive.

Arshdeep

Wolf Siren
I enjoyed reading Wolf Siren. The story was exciting and full of adventure. I liked the main character and the way the story kept me interested. The book was easy to follow and had lots of interesting moments. I would recommend this book because it is fun, exciting, and enjoyable to read.

Arshdeep

Popcorn
I enjoyed reading Popcorn. The story was funny and entertaining. I liked the characters and the exciting events that happened. The illustrations helped make the story enjoyable. I would recommend this book because it is fun, easy to read, and keeps readers interested.

Arshdeep

The Sleeper Train
I enjoyed reading The Sleeper Train. The story was exciting and kept me interested from beginning to end. I liked learning about the journey on the train and the characters. The illustrations helped bring the story to life. Also i think the purple owl had a real meaning behind it as a magical friend. I would recommend this book because it is fun, easy to read, and enjoyable.

Arshdeep

Wiggling Words
I liked Wiggling Words because it is fun and easy to read. The pictures are colourful and the words are interesting. The book helped me learn new words in an enjoyable way. I would recommend this book to children who like reading and learning.

Arshdeep

Freedom Braids
I enjoyed reading Freedom Braids. The story is interesting and teaches readers about courage, freedom, and hope. I liked how the braids were used to help people escape slavery. The illustrations are beautiful and make the story easier to understand. The book also teaches an important part of history in a way that is easy for young readers to follow. I would recommend Freedom Braids because it is inspiring, educational, and enjoyable to read.

Arshdeep

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
The illustrated edition of Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a powerful and unforgettable reading experience. While the original novel is already a classic, the illustrations add a new layer of depth and emotion to the story. The artwork helps readers visualiSe key moments and understand the characters' emotional journeys. The contrast between the peaceful setting and the dark events of the story is especially striking

Arshdeep

Wiggling Words
I love this book and l’m sure others will too. This book builds confidence and teaches you to really express yourself through creativity. This story encourages determination and problem solving skills as it builds a unique path that suits you and your needs. Overall, l would definitely recommend this imaginative book.

Tiffany

Wiggling Words
I loved how wiggling words is a creative book and how it also explains how people might feel if they are neurodiverse. This book gives help to people who feel like this.

Sharanya

Birdie
I liked Birdie because it was an interesting and emotional story. Birdie is a brave character, and I liked seeing how she changed throughout the book. The friendship between Birdie and Mr Duke was one of my favourite parts because it showed trust and kindness. The book also helped me understand what life was like in Yorkshire in the 1950s. I didn’t like that some parts were a bit slow, especially at the beginning. It took me a little while to get interested in the story. Some of the characters were also not very friendly to Birdie, which was frustrating to read. Overall, I enjoyed Birdie because it has a strong message about friendship, belonging, and finding your place in the world. I would recommend it to people who enjoy emotional stories with realistic characters.

Sophia

The Playdate
This book reminds me of when I used to have playdates with my friends but also it shows that people can be friends with anyone and their status doesn't matter but their personality does. I reccomend this book to any ages.

Sharanya

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
The book itself was amazing and the pictures increased the pace of the story.Overall I loved the story of the book but personally I think this book SHOULD NEVER BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN.

Sharanya

The Boy I Love
I really loved this book! It reminded me that queer couples have always existed and what consequences they had to face. The setting gave an interesting twist on the plot. The epilogue made me scream a few times, I temporarily stopped reading to shout about Steven's horrid father!!! I was disappointed in Robert's opinion although it made sense for the time. I remember my excited cheers when things finally started between Steven and Danny. As did steven, I platonically fell for Danny due to his kind personality. I cried with them about their trauma. Also , I'm no.1 Bedowwes hater!

Lily

The Boy I Love
PERFECT This book accurately represents the struggles of a gay relationship in the early 1900s, especially in war, where the punishments were severe, including hard labor or even death. It also has a pretty accurate retelling of the first world war and the battle of the Somme. It contains emotional, suspenseful, happy and drastic scenes, all well done and all have the desired effect on the reader. The descriptions of emotions and violence are well portrayed and i felt like i could see and feel the surroundings and experiences. It doesn't give a perfect 'happily ever after' ending, but still gives hope. I think this book is a good mix of historical accuracy and fiction. I think this would be a good book to present the knowledge of gay relationships and experiences in war to those who don't already know about it, however knowing about it previously gives the story more suspense and fear for the characters. I love this book 9/10

Alice

The Boy I Love
The boy I love is painfully truthful to its time and shows how a gay relationship may be persecuted in the 1st world war, and the struggles in hiding it and the fear of being caught.

Matilda

The Endless Sea
this book has a sad story about a little girl refugee and I think that the colours of the pictures really show that but when they find a new home that is safe the colours are all happy again. this story also shows that in times of need people are there to help.

Esme

Popcorn
an okay story that covered some important themes in an interesting way but the humour was (in my opinion) not the best and made the story worse

freya

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
thought this book was boring and badly written i have not enjoyed any of these author's books and the illustrations added nothing to the story

freya

Wolf Siren
a wonderful novel about feminism oppression and adventure a wonderful adaptation of such a classic and famous tale with a more modern twist.

freya

Ghostlines 
a wonderfully written book about friendship and small island life would really recommend as it has many themes of friendship freedom and beauty

freya

Wiggling Words
The progression of this book shows development and learning, figuring out a way to make sense of jumbles. The illustrations progress with the story, reflecting what the narrator is describing. I enjoyed this book and found it to accurately describe a thing that many find hard to describe. It seemed like the narrator was overwhelmed and struggling at the start, but that huge pile of disorganised confusion ends up turning into a peaceful idea of bitterflies and flowers.

Alice

Freedom Braids
this book reveals the secrets of how if you be you, you can do anything. this books illustrations are really clear and colourful and adds to the story's message.

Esme

Wildful
loved the themes of grief and peace and how they were expressed and the finding of peace

freya

Wiggling Words
a moving book with a wonderful color scheme and beautiful morals about overcoming challenges

freya

The Paper Bridge
Beautiful illustrations very moving

freya

Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel
a wonderful emotional adaptation of a classic tale with a wonderful pace color scheme and the illustrations are fabulous and are accurate to the original novel. Truly wonderful!

freya

The Sleeper Train
a beautifully illustrated book and would be well suited to a small child and should be more well known

freya

The Playdate
a wonderful book which shows the difference in financial situations and how it affects children

freya

The Playdate
The playdate is a really good book for young readers. Playdate is about a young girl who has to travel very far to get to her friend's house because the girl's mum works as a house maid. This book is a really good life lesson to say not everyone has the same amount of toys or stuff or money as you. Would really recommend this book for young readers.

catherine

Wildful
This book is all about the meaning of life and you don't realise how alive the world is when you are caught up in your life. You never realise what your life is meant to be. The pictures were beautiful.

Esme

The Sleeper Train
I think sleeper train is a really good book to teach young kids how sometimes it is hard to fall asleep but you can dream and get comfort by just dreaming .The colours in sleeper train are really good because it sets a happy mood and makes younger readers feel nice and they're not being overwhelmed. I personally feel like this book has a really deep meaning.

catherine

The Endless Sea
A beautiful moving representation of a refugee and how hard that is for such a young child

freya

The Playdate
This book has a lesson in it that is never to steal but it also proves that no matter what you do your parents will always love you and help you in life. the pictures are also really colourful.

Esme

Freedom Braids
Moving representation of a culture that is so wildly different to my own

freya

The Sleeper Train
This book is really fun it has vibrant colours, cool illustrations, nice pictures, a beautiful night sky and I loved the purple owl in almost every page.

Esme

Ghostlines 
I really enjoyed reading this book. I read a chapter or two to my mum most nights and we always wished we had time to read more! It was calming to read but also exciting at the same time and I was really pleased with the happy ending.

Sofia

Popcorn
I thought this book was fun and interesting and also a touch of realism with photos and the bully. Fun and easy to read, and lots of humour with the book being one of my favourites.

alex

Wiggling Words
The book wiggling words is about a girl/boy with dyslexia and how when they try to read a book all the words jump and move about and how they get really stressed. This book helps young readers with dyslexia realise that it's not a disability it's a super power.

catherine

The Endless Sea
The book endless sea is a really good book it talks about war and the struggles people go through. I feel like this book really helps young minds imagine what people feel like and how everyone is different and come from different stories.

catherine

Wiggling Words
I really like this book how it is easier for young kids to read and engage with more books

Arshdeep

The Endless Sea
I really like this book and how it shows more about refugees, how they had to struggle, which I think is something that everyone should know how they felt.

Arshdeep