The Hobbits of Thorpe Hall

The Final Year
The Final Year, by Matt Goodfellow, is an amazing book and deserves to be on the shortlist. It is about a boy who is in the final year of primary school and faces many challenges on his journey to secondary school. But, after a rough year, he manages to survive the final year. The book was written in verse and was so exciting. There was a good story line that kept me on the edge of my seat. Overall, I think it was an excellent read and I’d definitely recommend it.

Emily

All That It Ever Meant
The story is told from the perspective of a girl, Matiponesa, who is describing the effects on her family after her unexpected loss of her mother. Also, the challenges of moving to a new country. Matiponesa is talking to a mysterious figure called Meticais the story is very exciting with a twist at the end. It makes you want to keep reading. The story is very relatable and it describes common family dynamics. Due to the content, I would recommend ages 12 plus.

Ruby