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Northamptonshire Schools Library Service Virtual Reading Group

The Runaway Troll by Matt Haig April 30, 2009

Filed under: Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 3:19 pm

 

 Returning to the world of the Shadow Forest (which won the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award), this sequel continues the story of Samuel Blink now forbidden to re-enter this scary magical world after his adventures there in the first book in this series.

 But when a young runaway troll befriends him, he finds himself in the clutches of the evil Betterer. Will his resourceful little sister Martha be able to save the day?

Sue

 

Solace of the Road by Siobhan Dowd April 30, 2009

Filed under: Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 2:58 pm

Solace of the Road by Siobahn Dowd


Holly has been left by here mum in London and raised in care.  Shortly after reluctantly taking a placement in a foster home, she finds a beautiful, ash blonde wig and, wearing it, discovers her alter-ego Solace. Solace is older, glamorous and street-savvy.

One day Solace leaves her foster home and begins an epic road trip to Ireland to find her Mum, and maybe some truths about herself along the way. Beautifully written and achingly poignant, Siobhan Dowd’s characters will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page…


Alicia