📚📚📚 GIFTED BOOK REVIEW: ‘Sherlock Bones and the Curse’ of the Pharaoh’s Mask by Tim Collins and illustrated by John Bigwood

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Book Review, Buster Books, children's books, Egypt, puzzle books, Sherlock Bones

Big thanks to @lovebookstours and @busterbooks for my gifted copy of the book. I wish the author all the success in the world with the book.

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📚📚📚 MY REVIEW 📚📚📚

This second offering in the Sherlock Bones series doesn’t disappoint. Sherlock and Dr Catson are taking in the sights of Egypt, but things take a turn when they have to solve a case of a missing mask.

The variety of puzzles make this story really come alive, and make the reader feel they really are a part of the story. Just like with the first book, my nephew loved solving the case.

A brilliant read with plenty of brainteasers. Super learning and super fun – Sherlock Bones is a book series that offers any parent and child loads of fun!

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Adventure Revolution’ by Belinda Kirk – Purchased Book Review

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Adventure, Adventure Revolution, anxiety, Author, Belinds Kirk, book blog, Book Review, Books, Fear, Forest Therapy, Hiking, Inspiration, Mountain, Mountains, Walking

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This book needed to be written, and I’m so glad it was. Belinda Kirk writes in such a clear way and presents her findings with such clarity. This is an absorbing read, and I’ve re-read several chapters a number of times to let the wisdom sink in.

The chapters build on each other helping the reader to gain a real grasp of what the author has to say. I especially appreciated how Kirk shows how spending time outside can help us overcome challenges, develop resilience, learn new life skills and strengthen relationships. Moreover, having an adventurous spirit can give us the skills and wisdom to enhance our own daily lives.

As a keen hiker with a fear of heights and poor sense of direction, I know how spending time in the wilderness and up mountains has helped me become more confident and value perseverance. As such, reading this book has aided me in developing more of an understanding of myself, keen to try new experiences.

This book is more than a guide to the awesome power of adventure – it’s a joyous understanding of life!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🐻🐻🐻 GIFTED BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Best Bear Tracker’ by John Condon 🐻🐻🐻

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Author, Best Bear Tracker, book blog, book marketing, Book Review, children's books, new author

With big thanks to @loveboostours and the author, @john_condon_author, for the gifted copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. I wish the author all success with this book!

🔍🧸🔎🧸

MY REVIEW

If I’d have read this book as a child, I’d have wanted to go grab a pair of binoculars and head to the woods right away to do my own bear hunt!

The concept of the story is so engaging: the girl starts by listing all the kit needed for a bear hunt, then instructs us on the ten golden rules as she goes about her search. The fun artwork makes the story come alive.

As such, this book is an ideal companion for indoor and outdoor play to help both parent and child create their own bear hunt.

Plus, the story teaches a child the values of perseverance and courage.

And, there’s a lovely surprise twist at the end too!

MY RATING

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Driftworld Atlas’ by L. Bell – Book Review

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book blog, Book Review, Books, Fantasy, fiction, Humour, Indie Author

 GIFTED BOOK REVIEW 

‘Driftworld Atlas’ by L Bell.

Big thanks to @lovebookstours and L.Bell (author) for my copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Please see the photos for the blurb.

MY REVIEW

As an avid reader of fantasy, there are some books that blow my mind when they introduce you to a whole new world that you’ve never experienced before. And then there’s ‘Driftworld Atlas’!

How the author has vividly described the settlements among the high cliffs and vines at the edges of civilisation intrigued me. Reading this book was like nothing I’d read before. I could place myself beside the Lost Traveler as he journeyed through the places described in this book.

There’s a number of familiar fantasy creatures, and plenty of new ones – such as a shape-shifting lady made of paper – that make  this read all the more enthralling. I even found myself having empathy for the main demon character – which is a complete first for me.

This book offers us a snapshot into such a wonderfully created world and characters. I can’t wait to read more as this universe expands in future books.

RATING

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐