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The Missing MermaidRigby Star

My favourite part: When she got lost. Reviewed By: Evelyn anne pott. Aged: 6

The New BabyOxford Reading Tree

My favourite part: When mum had the baby. Reviewed By: Evelyn anne pott. Aged: 6

Living DinosaursCollins Big Cat

My favourite part: The page about the kamado dragon. Reviewed By: Noah Aged: 6

Amazing Living ThingsAlphakids

My favourite part: When I found out what the oldest living thing is. Reviewed By: Isabelle Aged: 5

SeahorsesAlphakids

My favourite part: Finding out how they are born. Reviewed By: Isabelle Aged: 5

Downhill RacersProject X

My favourite part: A page with an interview with a skateboarder because it is interesting to hear about a skateboarder’s life. Reviewed By: Ben Gough Aged: 9

Pompeii The Lost CityCollins Big Cat

My favourite part: The eruption Reviewed By: Elliot Aged: 6

Christmas AdventureOxford Reading Tree

My favourite part: When Santa rings a bell and goes off with this sleigh Reviewed By: Elliot Aged: 6

Winning WordsTree Tops

My favourite part: A page with anagrams because they are fun! Reviewed By: Ben Gough Aged: 9

I'm in an AdAlphakids

My favourite part: When the girl sees that she is in an advert. Reviewed By: Noah Aged: 6

Victorian AdventureOxford Reading Tree

My favourite part: When they are found at Buckingham Palace Reviewed By: Noah Aged: 6

Day and NightRigby Star

My favourite part: The beginning Reviewed By: Zach Aged: 6

Blackbones Saves the SchoolTree Tops

My favourite part: When they found the treasure Reviewed By: Matthew Aged: 7

The Three WishesAlphakids

My favourite part: When the husband wished that the hot dogs were on the wife's nose. Reviewed By: Isabelle Aged: 5

Paris AdventureOxford Reading Tree

My favourite part: When they see a model of the Eiffel Tower Reviewed By: Isabelle Aged: 5

Living DinosaursCollins Big Cat

My favourite part: The page that tells you all about the Komodo dragon. I also liked seeing how the jaw of the crocodile is different now from how in was when dinosaurs existed. Reviewed By: Noah Aged: 6

Dino-splashingBug Club

My favourite part: Where Dino and friends work together to find a solution. While also having fun along the way Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

The Power CutOxford Reading Tree

My favourite part: When kids realise power was there all along but still don’t want tv anymore Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

Amazing Insects and SpidersEngage

My favourite part: Learning all the fun facts about insects and everything they do to stay alive and protect their families Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

Landmarks of The WorldCollins Big Cat

My favourite part: Learning about the great pyramids of Giza Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

Colourful CreaturesBug Club

My favourite part: Learning that colour is also a form of communication. Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

Hunting in the DarkAlphakids

My favourite part: Bats and eco location. Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

Your Amazing BodyAlphakids

My favourite part: Learning kids have more bones than adults. Reviewed By: Guru Aged: 6

Properties of Light and SoundEngage

My favourite part: The page saying how we hear things because there is an interesting diagram. Reviewed By: Ben Gough Aged: 9

Mighty MigrationsGinn Pocket Reads