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|title=Blade: Playing Dead | |title=Blade: Playing Dead | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A short, sharp thriller with a cliffhanger ending. Cliffhangers usually irritate Bookbag, but in this case it works exceedingly well. Pacy and tense and frighteningly credible, this is good stuff. The series continues with [[Blade: Breaking Free by Tim Bowler|Breaking Free]], [[Blade: Running Scared by Tim Bowler|Running Scared]] and [[Blade: Fighting Back by Tim Bowler|Fighting Back]]. | |summary=A short, sharp thriller with a cliffhanger ending. Cliffhangers usually irritate Bookbag, but in this case it works exceedingly well. Pacy and tense and frighteningly credible, this is good stuff. The series continues with [[Blade: Breaking Free by Tim Bowler|Breaking Free]], [[Blade: Running Scared by Tim Bowler|Running Scared]] and [[Blade: Fighting Back by Tim Bowler|Fighting Back]]. | ||
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|author=David Gilman | |author=David Gilman | ||
|title=Danger Zone: The Devil's Breath | |title=Danger Zone: The Devil's Breath | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=An adventure with an environmental slant that riproars its way across Africa and in which the semi-reluctant hero is not afraid to cry or tell his father that he loves him. It's all completely implausible, of course, but for those who like high octane fiction and don't mind suspending belief, it's recommended. | |summary=An adventure with an environmental slant that riproars its way across Africa and in which the semi-reluctant hero is not afraid to cry or tell his father that he loves him. It's all completely implausible, of course, but for those who like high octane fiction and don't mind suspending belief, it's recommended. | ||
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|author=Steve Voake | |author=Steve Voake | ||
|title=The Starlight Conspiracy | |title=The Starlight Conspiracy | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A glittering mix of conspiracy thriller, road trip, and sci fi mystery, this is a book for everychild. Easy to read yet highly evocative, it appeals to the better part of us all. Recommended. | |summary=A glittering mix of conspiracy thriller, road trip, and sci fi mystery, this is a book for everychild. Easy to read yet highly evocative, it appeals to the better part of us all. Recommended. | ||
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|author=Gillian Philip | |author=Gillian Philip | ||
|title=Crossing the Line | |title=Crossing the Line | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=Gritty and tense with dollops of deadpan humour, this story of the aftermath of a fatal stabbing comes highly recommended. | |summary=Gritty and tense with dollops of deadpan humour, this story of the aftermath of a fatal stabbing comes highly recommended. | ||
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|author=Anna Perera | |author=Anna Perera | ||
|title=Guantanamo Boy | |title=Guantanamo Boy | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A harrowing look at a very topical issue, with graphic descriptions of torture and mental suffering. It maintains a positive approach through a just ending, but without ever ducking the issues. Highly recommended, especially as a springboard for discussion. | |summary=A harrowing look at a very topical issue, with graphic descriptions of torture and mental suffering. It maintains a positive approach through a just ending, but without ever ducking the issues. Highly recommended, especially as a springboard for discussion. | ||
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|author=Benjamin J Myers | |author=Benjamin J Myers | ||
|title=The Bad Tuesdays: Twisted Symmetry | |title=The Bad Tuesdays: Twisted Symmetry | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=Twisted Symmetry is great stuff - easy to read, exciting and pacy, but with a great deal of thought and thematic depth. Benjamin J Myers was kind enough to be [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Benjamin J Myers|interviewed by Bookbag]]. | |summary=Twisted Symmetry is great stuff - easy to read, exciting and pacy, but with a great deal of thought and thematic depth. Benjamin J Myers was kind enough to be [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Benjamin J Myers|interviewed by Bookbag]]. | ||
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|author=J A Henderson | |author=J A Henderson | ||
|title=Colony | |title=Colony | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A tense and pacy thriller dealing with the horrific potential of biological warfare. A multi-time, multi-strand narrative gives it thematic depth and allows a mystery to gradually unfold. Great stuff and much better than the average conspiracy thriller. | |summary=A tense and pacy thriller dealing with the horrific potential of biological warfare. A multi-time, multi-strand narrative gives it thematic depth and allows a mystery to gradually unfold. Great stuff and much better than the average conspiracy thriller. | ||
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|author=Kate Thompson | |author=Kate Thompson | ||
|title=The Fourth Horseman | |title=The Fourth Horseman | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A deceptively clever book with wonderfully controlled writing, credible characters and a great deal to think about - science, religion, politics, growing up. A perfect read for the intelligent and thoughtful child. | |summary=A deceptively clever book with wonderfully controlled writing, credible characters and a great deal to think about - science, religion, politics, growing up. A perfect read for the intelligent and thoughtful child. | ||
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|author=Kelley Armstrong | |author=Kelley Armstrong | ||
|title=The Awakening (Darkest Powers 2) | |title=The Awakening (Darkest Powers 2) | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=Second instalment of Armstrong's teen trilogy which brings the Women of the Otherword universe to young adults. It's just what you'd expect: pacy, with magic, fights, chases and a sprinkling of love interest. A little light for the serious reader, but fans will love it. The [[The Summoning (Darkest Powers 1) by Kelley Armstrong|first book]] sets the scene, but everything really gets going in the second. | |summary=Second instalment of Armstrong's teen trilogy which brings the Women of the Otherword universe to young adults. It's just what you'd expect: pacy, with magic, fights, chases and a sprinkling of love interest. A little light for the serious reader, but fans will love it. The [[The Summoning (Darkest Powers 1) by Kelley Armstrong|first book]] sets the scene, but everything really gets going in the second. | ||
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|author=David Almond | |author=David Almond | ||
|title=Jackdaw Summer | |title=Jackdaw Summer | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A brooding story about holding back an approaching darkness, the connection between local and international, the conflict between organised religion and humanism and the power of art, all inside a young boy groping towards his future. As classy as you'd expect. | |summary=A brooding story about holding back an approaching darkness, the connection between local and international, the conflict between organised religion and humanism and the power of art, all inside a young boy groping towards his future. As classy as you'd expect. | ||
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[[Category:Lists|Drag The Kids Away]] | [[Category:Lists|Drag The Kids Away]] | ||
[[Category:Confident Readers]] | [[Category:Confident Readers]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:26, 31 January 2024
Truth be told, we like computer games - they're great fun, a good way to let off steam, and man cannot survive on books alone. (What we don't like are Bluetooth headsets providing a constant commentary - eldest Murphy son, take note). There are times when tweens and teens need to be dragged away from the computer games though, and these books will keep them entertained and quiet when you're looking for a peaceful afternoon without an endless barrage of bleeps and explosions in the background. Some are high octane, some are a bit more thoughtful, but they're all gripping thrillers. Why not tell us about your favourites?
Review ofBlade: Playing Dead by Tim BowlerA short, sharp thriller with a cliffhanger ending. Cliffhangers usually irritate Bookbag, but in this case it works exceedingly well. Pacy and tense and frighteningly credible, this is good stuff. The series continues with Breaking Free, Running Scared and Fighting Back. Full Review |
Review ofDanger Zone: The Devil's Breath by David GilmanAn adventure with an environmental slant that riproars its way across Africa and in which the semi-reluctant hero is not afraid to cry or tell his father that he loves him. It's all completely implausible, of course, but for those who like high octane fiction and don't mind suspending belief, it's recommended. Full Review |
Review ofThe Starlight Conspiracy by Steve VoakeA glittering mix of conspiracy thriller, road trip, and sci fi mystery, this is a book for everychild. Easy to read yet highly evocative, it appeals to the better part of us all. Recommended. Full Review |
Review ofCrossing the Line by Gillian PhilipGritty and tense with dollops of deadpan humour, this story of the aftermath of a fatal stabbing comes highly recommended. Full Review |
Review ofGuantanamo Boy by Anna PereraA harrowing look at a very topical issue, with graphic descriptions of torture and mental suffering. It maintains a positive approach through a just ending, but without ever ducking the issues. Highly recommended, especially as a springboard for discussion. Full Review |
Review ofThe Bad Tuesdays: Twisted Symmetry by Benjamin J MyersTwisted Symmetry is great stuff - easy to read, exciting and pacy, but with a great deal of thought and thematic depth. Benjamin J Myers was kind enough to be interviewed by Bookbag. Full Review |
Review ofColony by J A HendersonA tense and pacy thriller dealing with the horrific potential of biological warfare. A multi-time, multi-strand narrative gives it thematic depth and allows a mystery to gradually unfold. Great stuff and much better than the average conspiracy thriller. Full Review |
Review ofThe Fourth Horseman by Kate ThompsonA deceptively clever book with wonderfully controlled writing, credible characters and a great deal to think about - science, religion, politics, growing up. A perfect read for the intelligent and thoughtful child. Full Review |
Review ofThe Awakening (Darkest Powers 2) by Kelley ArmstrongSecond instalment of Armstrong's teen trilogy which brings the Women of the Otherword universe to young adults. It's just what you'd expect: pacy, with magic, fights, chases and a sprinkling of love interest. A little light for the serious reader, but fans will love it. The first book sets the scene, but everything really gets going in the second. Full Review |
Review ofJackdaw Summer by David AlmondA brooding story about holding back an approaching darkness, the connection between local and international, the conflict between organised religion and humanism and the power of art, all inside a young boy groping towards his future. As classy as you'd expect. Full Review |
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