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6 books with a mental health theme 03/02/25
SkyWake: Invasion
Publisher: Walker Books
SkyWake is the gaming phenomenon of the year and centres around an epic war between two alien forces: the Bactu, an ancient race of tentacled extra-terrestrials with telepathic powers, nicknamed Squids; and their sworn enemies, the Arcturian soldiers, known as Red Eyes. There is great excitement when the best players from around the world are given the opportunity to compete in live tournaments, which will be held simultaneously in six international cities.
Casey and her team, the Ghost Reapers, are invited to take part, and she takes her little brother Pete along as a spectator. As the London tournament draws to a close, Casey notices that the venue is crawling with very realistic-looking Red Eye soldiers, carrying lethal plasma rifles. She realises with shock that the tournament is cover for an alien abduction, and gamers have unwittingly been trained to fight in an intergalactic war. When Pete goes missing, Casey does everything in her power to find him, and the Ghost Reapers literally battle for their lives.
This exhilarating futuristic adventure is a fast-paced, thrilling read, perfect for gamers and sci-fi fans. An exciting ending will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next book in the trilogy.
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Thrillers for aged 9 and older
One way to engage children with reading is to give them thrillers where they want to keep turning the pages. Adventure, high stakes, much peril and non-stop action - what's not to love? The books in this selection have pace, twists and turns and a lot of tension. Some are historical, some are sci-fi or dystopian, but all are very readable, and should grip up…
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Books for reluctant readers (12+)
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What you thought...
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endercreeper45680, 16 May 2023
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This book is the best book ever Casey is really Brave
Star Bliss, 16 March 2023
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OMG THIS IS SOO GOOD! Would highly recommend😎
EpicGamerMC8658, 02 July 2022
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Page-turning and exhilarating, couldn't put it down! Would definitely recommend!
Gracie, 27 February 2022
A fantastic book! Extremely immersive and addictive! Cant wait to read the second one!