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‘Filled with adventure and thrill.’ Story Island Reviews have been bowled over by Rebecca Lisle’s, Game of Stones

Daisy, a pupil at Ospringe Primary school, has reviewed stone age themed picture book, Game of Stones written by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson; ‘This book is about two brothers trying to make the best game ever. They love each day to be filled with thrill. They are determined for the game to be great but end up making a mess. I liked that the brothers were best… Read More »‘Filled with adventure and thrill.’ Story Island Reviews have been bowled over by Rebecca Lisle’s, Game of Stones

‘I for one will be looking forward to my next Stone Age adventure.’ The Letterpress Project leaves a rocking review of Saviour Pirotta’s Stone Age junior fiction

Karen at The Letterpress Project has written a rocking review of Saviour Pirotta’s Stone Age junior fiction, The Stolen Spear, with illustrations by Davide Ortu: This is the first book of a new series – projected to be a quartet of stories – that will appear under the collective title of Wolfsong. The author, Saviour Pirotta is an established writer of history stories for children and The Stolen Spear is a good example… Read More »‘I for one will be looking forward to my next Stone Age adventure.’ The Letterpress Project leaves a rocking review of Saviour Pirotta’s Stone Age junior fiction

‘The Stolen Spear is a thrilling adventure story’ Our Book Reviews set in stone why people would love this junior read

Maryom, at Our Book Reviews Online, sets into stone why many would love Saviour Pirtotta’s, The Stolen Spear, with illustrations by Davide Ortu: The Stolen Spear is a thrilling adventure story for children aged 7 and over. Set on the Orkney Islands at the end of the Neolithic period, in the world famous (now ruined) village of Skara Brae, it brings both the remoteness of the islands, and the way… Read More »‘The Stolen Spear is a thrilling adventure story’ Our Book Reviews set in stone why people would love this junior read

‘I think children age 4-8 would like this book because it is a lot of fun to read.’ Story Island Reviews had a lot of fun with Pod and his search for the perfect pair of winter warmers

Isabelle, a lovely pupil from Ospringe Primary School, has written a PODtacular review of Rebecca Lisle‘s, Stone Underpants with illustrations by Richard Watson: What is the book about? ‘This book is about a young stone age boy called Pod, who is determined to find the perfect pair of underpants to warm his bottom. So, Pod set out on his journey to make his underpants.’ Who would like this book? ‘I think… Read More »â€˜I think children age 4-8 would like this book because it is a lot of fun to read.’ Story Island Reviews had a lot of fun with Pod and his search for the perfect pair of winter warmers

‘I can’t wait to read the next instalment’ Saviour Pirotta’s, The Stolen Spear hits the mark for My Book Corner

Sarah at My Book Corner has left a SPEARsome review of Saviour Pirotta‘s new book The Stolen Spear, with illustrations by Davide Ortu: Saviour Pirotta has created yet another enticing tale in the Wolfsong series. Basing his stories in 2500BC doesn’t phase the reader either because the moment you turn the first page you are immersed in Wolf’s world without a second thought to the era. His diligent research and… Read More »‘I can’t wait to read the next instalment’ Saviour Pirotta’s, The Stolen Spear hits the mark for My Book Corner

‘One of the best endings I’ve read in a picture book for a long time’ Madge Eekal reviews I, Pod!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews has just reviewed new picture book by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson, I, Pod: ‘An exciting picture book adventure set in a prehistoric world, I can fully understand why the first two books in this series both won awards. I loved the mixture of prehistoric and modern, including Nim’s baby rattle made with a bone. I also enjoyed the pacing of the story… Read More »‘One of the best endings I’ve read in a picture book for a long time’ Madge Eekal reviews I, Pod!

‘A fun, entertaining story with attention grabbing illustrations’ What’s Good to Read FIVE STAR review for I, Pod!

David at What’s Good to Read has given I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustration by Richard Watson a whopping 5 stars in a recent review: ‘Overall, we loved reading I, Pod. It is a delightful little story that sees adventures with Pod’s attempts at teaching a baby to talk and his invention go wrong which leads him and Nim through dangers such as a terrible green snapper, a sabre-tooth… Read More »‘A fun, entertaining story with attention grabbing illustrations’ What’s Good to Read FIVE STAR review for I, Pod!

‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

The School Librarian Summer 2018 issue carries a lovely review of Sheffield Book Award shortlisted title Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘The illustrations are full of humour and emotional detail. Fantastic title. Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking. Fun and chuckles. Delightful conclusion. This book will appeal to a wide age range.’ Buy your copy here and buy the first book in the series Stone Underpants… Read More »‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

‘This Stone Age read rocks!’ Library Girl and Book Boy reviews Game of Stones

Library Girl and Book Boy recently gave an enthusiastic review of Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle and amusingly illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘A really entertaining Stone Age romp – it’s one that my own boys have come back to over and over. They love the clever word play in the names of the games and the humorous illustrations. Pod’s inventiveness certainly appeals to my oldest son, who is very taken… Read More »‘This Stone Age read rocks!’ Library Girl and Book Boy reviews Game of Stones