Blue Wolf Reviews

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  • Trouble At School

    Trouble At School

    Bella and her little brother Sid had moved to a small cottage in the country in the middle of the school holidays, which meant Bella and Sid had to begin the new school year at a brand-new school, where they had to start to make new friends.

    Magda and her parents lived next door to their cottage and over the summer, Bella and Magda had become best friends. Mum did not really approve of this as she said Magda was nothing but a trouble magnet. Bella did not think so, although when they were together strange things seem to happen!

    Bella and Sid are ready for their first day at school, bags packed and ready to go, but when they go to collect Magda she is still in bed, bag not packed and finally comes running out of the house, eating bread and jam. And that was just the beginning.

    Bella, along with Magda, seem to somehow land into so much trouble at school that when homework begins to disappear, food gets very mixed up and terrible things happen to a very important painting, making a good impression seems to be the last thing that is happening. In fact, exactly the opposite seems to be happening. Bella is beginning to get very worried that rather than making a good impression like she truly wants to, she may very well get expelled!

    Eventually Bella is forced to decide whether Magda really is the good friends she says she is!

    Trouble at School is a wonderful story highlighting the many aspects of settling into a new community, choosing the right new friends and learning to avoid of the ‘bullies’ in the group who always want to make you look very silly.

    A timely, excellent and very funny read, coupled with light hearted illustrations geared for the 8-10-year-old reader and a good reminder that friendship can often be a most unusual thing!

  • Dumper Truck Danger Dino Diggers

    Dumper Truck Danger Dino Diggers

    There is trouble, real trouble in Dino Town as the stormy weather has seen the bridge collapse and the town cut in two, but what is to be done. The Mayor Mrs Silvi Saurus is terribly worried and when she sees Stacy heading for the garden centre with a load of large rocks in her truck, she hails Stacey and tells her of the terrible disaster that has come to Dino Town.

    Stacy calls the rest of the Dino Diggers to come and have a look at the problem to see if something can be worked out to rebuild the bridge, and very quickly as well. Of course, Tyrone thinks he has the answer, but as you all know, sometimes Tyrone’s plans don’t always work out they way they should and this time is no exception.

    The Dino Diggers find that the plan to fix the bridge turns into far more than even they expected and it is not long before they have to work out a way to get themselves out of a great, big, mess. Oh dear, what are they going to do?

    Rose Impey and Chris Chatterton have once again created a wonderful adventure story that will hold great appeal to all little ones who love diggers, dirt, adventure, problem solving and dinosaurs in this latest Dino Diggers story.

    A Dino Digger to build has been included as a gift at the back of the book, making this double pleasure for young readers.

  • Trouble on the Farm

    Trouble on the Farm

    As an easy reading story, this book is great example of a cleverly crafted plot and problems that can be overcome. Friendship is not always plain sailing and there are times when quiet children will be called upon to sort out issues. Such is the case with Bella, who with her family has just moved to the country. They live next door to a dairy farm and the boy who lives there; Tom, is in her class at school.

    Tom’s parents have been over to meet Bella’s family and have invited the city girl to spend a day on the farm with them. She is very excited but just as she is leaving after breakfast, Magda, a new arrival from next door visits and invites herself to come along as well. The newcomer is a vivacious, impulsive, young lady who manages to turn things into total confusion. She is determined to drive the old tractor, with disastrous results.

    The chain of events is told in a humorous and original way. Problem solving has to be often and comprehensive. The reader is involved in the story and the tale is fast paced. Along with solving the issues that occur from Magda’s enthusiasm, Bella has to work out just how to deal with such a forceful friend. There is a lot to think about.

    For beginning readers, this book is well set out. There are double spaces between the text, a good size font, and plenty of illustrations. Together with the humour in the story, and the creative solutions that make everyone happy, you will finish the book with a smile.