Good Reads: Northampton International Academy
This issue’s Good Reads were chosen by young people at Northampton International Academy. Thanks to Julie Broadbent, who was awarded School Librarian of the Year by the School Library Association, for her help.
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell, Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 978-1408897430, £8.99pbk
Impossible Creatures is a magnificent fantasy book that will fill the hearts of anyone who reads it. It is the story about a boy called Christopher who one day uncovers a secret about his grandfather. His whole life changes when he uncovers an island where mythical creatures still exist. He meets a girl called Mal and they set off on the adventure together. However, Mal is being pursued by a killer. Together they must try to save the island and stop the person from killing the island itself. I really enjoyed reading this book as it is really fun and exciting. It is a book that takes you to an amazing fantasy world and will introduce you to new and wonderful creatures. It will take you somewhere that you have never been before. It is a great book, and you should read it too.
Agata
Vanya and the Wild Hunt
Sangu Mandanna, Macmillan Children’s Books, 978-1035022519, £8.99pbk
This book contains mythical creatures and wild spells suitable for fantasy lovers and curious explorers. The main character of this story is a young, bright girl named Vanya Vallen, who has the ability to speak to books! However, great tragedies unfold quickly, as young Vanya is swept into many great dangers including monsters terrorizing the family. But when Vanya learns her parents’ secrets, she discovers Auramere, a palace filled with magic and witches. Unfortunately, a mysterious creature, The Wild Hunt, lurks around the castle’s borders with its evil owner, and it’s up to Vanya to save the world from horrifying dangers…
I loved it and couldn’t put it down, a great book for fantasy readers.
Ahil
Fireborn
Aisling Fowler, HarperCollins Children’s Books, 978-0008394189, £7.99pbk
Fireborn Twelve and the Forbidden Forest is a fantasy adventure book written by Aisling Fowler. It follows Twelve and her friends as they travel through a danger- filled forest in an attempt to save their kidnapped friend. It is a fantastic book and is part of a three-part series which is perfect for thrill seeking readers aged nine and above. This book is packed full of twists that keep the reader guessing and has detailed illustrations scattered throughout. The book is brilliant and is highly praised by readers which is another reason you should read it too.
Sunshine
Reek
Alastair Chisholm, Barrington Stoke, 978-1800902589, £7.99pbk
Reek is a sci-fi dystopian world where Sparrow lives after a deadly gas called the Reek has covered the earth. Only tech billionaire, Axel Brodie knows a way to make clean air. For Sparrow she has to work to near death every day to keep her family and her alive.
But one day, her genius friend finds another way for people to have free clean air. However, the tech giants will do anything to stop to her and what she knows… Can she find a way to breathe free or will the rich win?
This is a perfect book for people who love action, adventure, science-fiction and dystopian worlds.
Patrick
Orphans of the Tide: Shipwreck Island
Struan Murray, Puffin, 978-0241384459, £8.99pbk
The sequel to Orphans of the Tide, Ellie and Seth travel on a boat to get away from the Inquisitors in the ‘Enemy’s City’. They arrive on a tropical island ruled by a very mysterious Queen. They think they have found their perfect home, but little do they know. Will they make it out alive? They’re looking for one thing, and one thing only, peace, but will they ever find it? For Ellie and Seth they will never forget their trip there.
If you enjoy fast-paced, fantasy adventure stories then you will really enjoy this book. I couldn’t put it down.
Samiya
