Reviewed by Olivia

Rating: High Five

Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of Fans of Snow Treasure, Once, Number the Stars, and Each Little Bird That Sings.

Synopsis (from Amazon): In Mari's Hope, set in occupied Norway in the final years of World War II, young teen Mari has become a valued helper to the village doctor, while continuing to play a role in her family's efforts in the local resistance. As German war efforts begin to falter, the pressure increases to hold Norway firmly in their tight grip. But the freedom-loving Norwegians will do their best to thwart those plans.

Reviewed by Oscar

Rating: High Five

Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of funny, creative books 

Synopsis (from Amazon): 
Mimi Slickton is your average suburban, law abiding granny, but when her husband dies and the bank freezes her account, she decides to take the law into her own hands. With the help of the 'Ladies Organised Outings, Nights In, Event Society,' or LOONIES, as they like to be known, Mimi, in the guise of Hacker Gran plans to hack into the bank and claim what is rightfully hers. What she doesn’t know is that her grandchildren, Jake and Emma are planning exactly the same thing! If you like heartfelt, warm, honest comedy then you will love Hacker Gran. 

Reviewed by Oscar

Rating: High Five

Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of Harry Potter, A Tail of Camelot, Swordbird, and the Inheritance Cycle series.

Synopsis (from Amazon): The good wizards and witches are leading modern, extraordinary lives, going about their day-to-day business in a peaceful manner, hidden from the rest of the world. 
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Then along comes an evil old wizard who breaks an ancient truce. He builds a bumbling, backward and outrageously dim-witted Dark Army ... intent on causing mayhem. 

Four young wizards and witches plus a loveable little dragon and a very hungry, zany snake are drawn into perilous situations followed by an unexpected showdown with the not-so-good wizards and witches.