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Book Reviews

The reviews below have been written by children who have entered The Dorchester Festival Book Challenge.  All reviews received will be placed on the website and reviewers will be entered into a draw to win signed copies of books from Julia Golding or Jenny Nimmo.  If you would like to submit your review please contact us.

Unfortunately, Jenny Nimmo is unable to come to the Festival due to illness, but Julia Golding is still going to be here.

Snow Spider - Jenny Nimmo

I read the Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo. The best part was when there was a party at the end. I loved it! I can’t wait to see her at the Festival!


Snow Spider by Jenny NimmoBy Joshua, age 10

The Snow Spider is a fantasy adventure story about a boy who is given five gifts by his Grandmother for his birthday. It has an exciting storyline and my favourite character was Emelyn because he was a bit mystical and and freaky

By Lewis, age 10

I read the Snow spider and I would recommend it to everyone because it was really exciting! In each part of the trilogy the main character was different. My favourite character was Gwyn because he was so unusual and interesting.

By Leon Age 11

The Diamond Of Drury Lane'The Diamond of Drury Lane' - Julia Golding

I really liked this book. I thought it was really exciting because you never knew what was coming next and the characters were great. I will definitely read the next book.

By Tabitha, age 12





RingmasterRingmaster - Julia Golding


Ringmaster by Julia Golding is a great book, it has a very enticing cover and a brilliant story line. It is about a 14 year old girl called Darcie whose father gets kidnapped. It is set in Africa where Darcie is used to living an easy life with her 'boring', wealthy parents. It is now up to Darcie to trace the kidnappers and find her father, it will not be easy, she is about to find another side of Africa...

By Isabel, age 12