Book Review: Detective Gordon: The First Case
August 28, 2025
This is a lovely gentle story filled with character, humour and some pearls of wisdom. A great first chapter book to read to children.
This is a lovely gentle story filled with character, humour and some pearls of wisdom. A great first chapter book to read to children.
This story is so wholesome! Spooky, adventurous, funny and it has a happy ending! What more could you want in a graphic novel?
Some books forget to tell a good story alongside the moral, but this one uses the rock metaphor in a funny, creative and poignant way.
Some books forget to tell a good story alongside the moral, but this one uses the rock metaphor in a funny, creative and poignant way.
Ash’s journey is exciting and sometimes dangerous, but it’s filled with moments of resilience. Perfect for anyone who loves adventure.
This is a delightful exploration of love, friendship and the interconnectedness of all living beings. An engaging read for all ages.
You will find yourself seriously pondering the curly conundrums, trying to pick the best of the not-very-appealing options.
A breathtaking journey filled with dragons, phoenixes, mind-bending magic, and the kind of friendships that change your life.
Knight promises to save the village, but maybe it’s not what it seems, and maybe Squire’s the one to figure it all out.
This story is full of sweet and funny kids interpretations of te ao Maori and is a beautiful example of what childhood can look like.
The journey is packed with action, yet the real story is their enduring friendship. Perfect for kids aged 10+.
With a perfect mix of mystery, magic, and retro charm, this book is a thrilling ride from start to finish.
It masterfully weaves present day with 1942 flashbacks, creating a gripping, emotional story of resistance, identity, and survival.
This is a warm, funny, and accessible introduction to the work and aroha that goes into protecting taonga species in Aotearoa
Larwood places his loveable underdog into a world of magick, resulting in a playful mash-up of the Last Airbender and English folklore.
This is a delightful tale of the unlikely friendship between a pessimistic, cranky rabbit and a somewhat naive bear with a big heart.
This is a gripping story of survival & community, wrapped up in a gorgeously illustrated package. Perfect for readers both young & old.
Oliver Wormwood is soon surprised to find this library is full of magic, unpredictable books, and lots of danger!
This is a fab graphic novel for any fan, sharing tales of determination, team play and inspiring the next generation of sportswomen.
Many books in the “emotions for kids” genre pitch their subject too cutesy, preachy or simplistic. Oziewicz and Zajac get it just right.