Revisit Wonderland where the curious elements of Carroll are given a twist all of their own by Baynton. Dark, fast-moving and entertaining!
Category Archives: Young Adult
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
A book about people and the injustices that are served and the battle to conquer them
Ruby by Jack Heape
A heart-warming story of friendship between a show dog called Ruby, her handler, Toby and a reclusive epileptic girl called Rachel
Super Human by Dan Pouliot
An action-packed YA novel from start to finish which is primarily a mystery thriller with elements of family and coming-of-age thrown in
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
A book which reveals itself gradually, uncoiling before us while being told through the eyes of our narrator, Cadence, but can we trust her?
The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell
A great children’s book but more than that, a great story book, about Feo and her wolves, and fighting the enemy intent on her destruction
A Map of the Edge by David Isaak
A coming-of-age tale which is an intense read, following fifteen year old Rick as he navigates a teendom strewn with diversions and upsets
The Bridge of Little Jeremy by Indrajit Garai
A gentle, charming book about a boy, his dog, his mum and a painting, set in Paris.
Just for You by Jennifer Ann Shore
Warm coming-of-age book about Violet, her friends, her family and their relationships, and first love
Only You in Everything by Jennifer Ann Shore
A wonderful romantic read which is heart-warming, easy reading with vivid characters and dialogue