Reviews

A selection of recent reviews from across the UK and around the world.

Respect!
Reviews from the Brimingham Schools Book Award.
“A fantastic book, really moving and very interesting. One of a few books I really like!” Joshua

“This is a cool book. I love it so much.” Haly

“I've just finished reading this book. It's a good book because it's a short easy read. And it's really different from the other books Ihave read.” Abbie

“THIS BOOK IS GREAT. I HAVE READ IT TWICE. IT’S A BOOK YOU CAN’T PUT DOWN!!” HELEN

“This book is great!!! It’s all about a black orphan becoming a hero, who died later in the war. It’s saying have respect for everyone no mater what colour or race they are.” Chantai

“I think this book is really exiting. Everyone should try reading it!!!” Shubeela

“How wrong was I to think this book was about football. What a great easy read.” Catherine

“It’s a very good book for a short read and is very inspiring.” Myles

“This book is a good book because it is a short read and I like short reads better than long-ones” Cutty

“I really enjoyed this book. I didn't realise that it was all about a true person.” Jessica

“It is a great book and looks cool at the front page. The front page actually suits the background when its about football, all my friends (which are boys) think its a good front page that all or basically all the boys in the school like it.” Ceran

Buddies and letter from America
"My favourite part was when Shelley wrote the recipe for Blobby Faced Pizza Boy," Cheryl, age 11

"Extremely funny. I liked the rap songs. Shelley was my favourite - so funny and positive," Kirsty-Louise, age 10

"My best character was Shelley because she was so full of life. I think the songs were great! I really enjoyed reading it," Erin, age 11

"An excellent book," Louise, age 10

"Very funny. I liked it when Shelley sent the letter about her looking like a carrot," Lauren, age 11

"I liked the ending a lot, with Jade reminding Tommo that real friends forgive and forget," Frances, age 15

"I think it was fantastic! Love to hear more of your new books & keep them coming!" Sonya, age 12

"I really felt as if I got to know Shelley and Tommo," Ashley, age 13

Letter from America "I give this book 10 out of 10 "

Dear Bunny - Such a clever book
The story, although very simple, is so ingenious. It is such a delightful ending!

We've been writing letters, cutting them up and then putting them back together in different orders in our house every since.

"Could well be a cult classic " Scottish Sunday Herald

“Charming and clever, this book deserves to do well, aided by simultaneous paperback and hardback editions which will appeal respectively to the gift and stocking filler markets.”  The Book Seller.

Brave Mouse
Michelle Cartlidge's sweet illustrations perfectly complement Michaela Morgan's simple, gentle text.

Dear Bunny
All ends happily when the mice compose a collage of words that makes perfect reading for the lovesick rabbits. In these days of texting and e-mail, it is good to see that ‘old fashioned’ letter writing still has its place.

"There's so much to explore" Books for Keeps

"A wonderful story time selection" School Library Journal

"An unapologetically happy-ever-after ending" Book List

Dear Bunny
Simply drawn, appealing bunnies and mice gambol through the oversize format. The background of each spread has the look of torn, textured handmade paper

Dear Bunny: A Bunny Love Story.
The rabbits and mice are endearing characters, drawn in an appealing manner. The double-page picture of the sleeping mice surrounded by paper fragments of “Love and Warmth and Exceptional Tenderness” is especially enchanting.

The large, colorful illustrations and delightful story make this a wonderful storytime selection.

Dear Bunny
This sweet and simple story offers a fresh idea for Valentine's Day but elementary school teachers will also use this for the creative idea of "recombinant poetry," using words plucked from other sources.