Book reviews and recommendations, Children 6-10

Horrible Histories – The Awesome Egyptians

Author: Terry Deary Genre: Children’s Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Aoife, Newbridge library The Awesome Egyptians gives you some awful information about fabulous Pharaohs and poverty-stricken peasants – who lived an awesome 5,000 years ago! Find out why some pharaohs wore false beards and made revolting recipes for 3,000 year old sweets. History has never been so horrible! Each… Continue reading Horrible Histories – The Awesome Egyptians

Audiobook, Book reviews and recommendations, Borrowbox, Children 10-12, Digital Library Resources, Digital Services

A Pinch Of Magic

Author: Michelle Harrison Reviewed by: Aisling Kelly, Maynooth Library Betty Widdershins and her two sisters Fliss & Charlie livein Crowstone, a bleak and oppressive Island surrounded by marshes, grey skies and muddy waters. They live with their cranky grandmother at their family owned pub “ThePoachers Pocket”. Betty is determined that there is moreto the world… Continue reading A Pinch Of Magic

Book reviews and recommendations, Borrowbox, Children 10-12, Digital Library Resources, Digital Resources, Digital Services

Top 5 Children’s Classic Literature Picks

Compiled by : Aideen As we are now facing a period of unprecedented social isolation, I thought it fitting to compile my Top 5 Children’s classics which have a common theme of quarantine or illness. These may sound like bleak topics but these books are uplifting where insurmountable obstacles are overcome. As a child I… Continue reading Top 5 Children’s Classic Literature Picks