Steve Scholey from PG Wells reviews the latest releases

CHILDREN

OSCAR ’ S STORY BY MARGARET STURTON

Oscar loves story time , but best of all he loves the pictures in his books and the games he plays with his big sister based on the characters . So when she comes home from school with a book that only has words , he doesn ’ t understand . How can he ever share it with her ? Local author and illustrator Margaret Sturton ’ s latest book , Oscar ’ s Story , is a gorgeous celebration of books and stories .

PRINCESS MINNA : THE BEST PRINCESS BY KIRSTY APPLEBAUM

Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the king and queen , Raymond the wizard and her best dragon friend , Lorenzo . There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out . Princess Minna books are perfect for young book lovers keen to start picking up chapter books .

SON OF THE SEA BY RICHARD PICKARD

Casper has water in his blood , his spirit , and especially in his giant webbed toes . His greatest ambition is to be the youngest person ever to swim the Channel . But when a freak accident hospitalises his parents , Casper is sent to stay with a grandmother he ’ s never met , in the magical seaside town of Corallium . Can he unravel the mysterious link between himself , Corallium and the ocean ?

DIGGING FOR VICTORY BY CATHY FAULKNER

On the Home Front during the Second World War , 12-year-old Bonnie is desperate to play a part in the war effort , and is not happy about the arrival of a mysterious man , Mr Fisher , who is billeted at her farmhouse and doesn ’ t seem to be pulling his weight . Why is he here ? Is he a shirker ? Or worse ... a German spy ? Read Bonnie ’ s diary entries in free verse , where they make playful shapes on the page .

GWEN AND ART ARE NOT IN LOVE BY LEX CROUCHER

Arthurian legends , princess Gwen and rakish lord Arthur have been betrothed since birth . But not only do they hate each other , but Arthur is caught kissing a boy , and Gwen has strong feelings for the kingdom ’ s only female knight . Can Gwen and Art manage to keep each other ’ s secrets ? This book is a joyous , historical teen romcom with jousts , castles and heart-warming friendships .

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