Mango Bubbles Books

Fancy winning a half-day school visit by author of the Adventure Island and Secrets of the Tombs series, Helen Moss? All you have to do is enter our charity raffle, […]

Adult books

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Mark Haddon. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Christopher Boone is a 15-year-old boy with a photographic memory. […]

Novella

The Man I Became – Peter Verhelst. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

A band of gorillas are plucked from the wilderness, by […]

Mango Day 2016

Win signed books!

The Mango Day online raffle runs until the end of June! Enter now, it’s only £1. And every penny goes to Beanstalk, the charity that helps children who struggle with […]

Children's books

Cogheart – Peter Bunzl. Reviewed by Dragonfly (9)

Although books in the genres of adventure, mystery and fantasy […]

Books for all

The Boy at the Top of the Mountain – John Boyne. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

We have always thought about how Hitler influenced us and […]

Children's books

Annie – Thomas Meehan. Reviewed by fabbiabbey! (10)

It’s a wonderful story about an orphan determined to find […]

Author events

Author event: Tatum Flynn, Hertford, 25-6-16

Mango Bubbles Books is two years old this month! To celebrate, we’re raising money for children’s reading charity Beanstalk. On Saturday 25th June, TATUM FLYNN, author of the briliant D’Evil […]

Children's books

Kidnap in the Caribbean – Lauren St John. Reviewed by Cakelover123 (10)

This book is about a young orphan girl known as […]

Children's books

Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow – Tommy Donvaband. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

On Thursday 10th March 2016, Tommy was diagnosed with Throat […]

Teen books

The Finisher – David Baldacci. Reviewed by Cybot (13)

When I first picked up The Finisher, I didn’t really […]

Children's books

Mango & Bambang: Tapir All at Sea – Polly Faber and Clara Vulliamy. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Bambang wants a hobby, he’s tried everything, but nothing seems […]

News

Our shout-out for incredible author Tommy Donbavand

Tommy Donbavand has written loads and loads of brilliant kids […]

Children's books

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright – Christopher Edge. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Albie Bright’s mother dies of cancer. And as you would […]

Children's books

The Bubble Boy – Stewart Foster. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Joe Grant lives in a bubble. Not a literal bubble, […]

Adult books

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Ransom Riggs. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Have you ever looked at a photograph or painting of […]

Children's books

Electrigirl – Jo Cotterill and Cathy Brett. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

You may think you know all the superheroes. But there’s […]

Children's books

Very Little Sleeping Beauty – Teresa Heapy and Sue Heap. Reviewed by Pheebs (14)

Very Little Sleeping Beauty is about a very little princess […]

Children's books

Hell’s Belles – Tatum Flynn. Reviewed by Mango Bubbbles Boy (10)

Tommy and Jinx are back, for another breath-taking adventure! Jinx’s […]

Children's books

The House of Eyes – Patricia Elliot. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

A lot of the houses where I live are from […]

ChipLitFest

Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress – Sarwat Chadda. Reviewed by Pheebs (14)

Choices are what make us who we are in life, […]

Children's books

Mango and Bambang The Not-a-Pig – Polly Faber and Clara Vulliamy. Reviewed by Blue Kitten 100

We’ve had written reviews and we’ve had drawn reviews, and […]

Children's books

The School for Good and Evil – Soman Chainani. Reviewed by Firefly (9)

“Sophie had waited all her life to be kidnapped…” This […]

Children's books

How to Capture an Invisible Cat – Paul Tobin. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

There’s an invisible cat on the loose. Nate is an […]

Picture books

Pearl Power – Mel Elliott. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Pearl Power is moving house. So she is attending a […]

Books for all

Some good books that I have read recently. Recommendations by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Baby Aliens got my Teacher by Pamela Butchart and Thomas […]

Children's books

Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies – Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

When Izzy and her friends find that there is a […]

Children's books

The Shadow Keeper – Abi Elphinstone. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Moll is back in action for a second book (of […]

Children's books

Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Bees of Stupidity – John Dougherty and David Tazzyman. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face are on a daring adventure to save […]

Uncategorized

The Secret of the Blue Glass – Tomiko Inui. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

The Moriyama Family have looked after the little People for […]

ChipLitFest

ChipLitFest: A Mango Bubbles Boy interview with Steve Cole

This post isn’t a review, but something a little different. […]

Children's books

Electrigirl – Jo Cotterill and Cathy Brett. Reviewed by Pheebs (14)

Superpowers are often talked about in a ‘what would you […]

Children's books

Why Is Snot Green? – Glenn Murphy. Reviewed by Golden Emperor Ninja (8)

The book is very entertaining because it gives a lot […]

Children's books

Stop Those Monsters! – by Steve Cole. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Bob’s house is in the midst of a hurricane. He […]

Teen books

More Than This – Patrick Ness. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

A boy commits suicide, by jumping into the sea. He […]

Children's books

The Boy in the Dress – David Walliams. Reviewed by Golden Emperor Ninja (8)

This book is called The Boy in the Dress and […]

Children's books

Tom Gates: Everything is Amazing (sort of) by Liz Pichon. Reviewed by classic xi p 5 d (9)

This is a boy called Tom Gates. So he has […]

Children's books

The Tragickall History of Henry Fowst – Griselda Heppel. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

This is another great book by Griselda Heppel which is […]

Adult books

The Secret Adversary – Agatha Christie. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Tommy & Tuppence are in their first mystery. They decided […]

Adult books

And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Ten little soldier boys went out to dine; One choked […]

Children's books

White Dolphin – Gill Lewis. Reviewed by Firefly (9)

This book is called ‘White Dolphin’ by Gill Lewis. It […]

Books for all

Red Dog – Louis de Bernieres. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Tally Ho is a rather handsome ( and smelly ) […]

2015

My top 15 books of 2015 by Mango Bubbles Boy

This year it’s all about 2015. So I have written up my top 15 books that I have reviewed this year. Here they are- A Boy Called Christmas by Matt […]

2015

Books for 2015 by Banana Girl

1 River Daughter by Jane Hardstaff 2 Ante’s Inferno by Griselda Heppel 3 Dark Lord by Jamie Thompson 4 Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5 Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver 6 […]

Children's books

A Boy Called Christmas – Matt Haig and Chris Mould. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Nikolas is an 11 year old boy, who lives in […]

Children's books

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me – Roald Dahl. Reviewed by Golden Emperor Ninja (8)

It is about a giraffe, a pelican, a monkey and […]

Children's books

The Last Wild – Piers Torday. Reviewed by Piglover (12)

Kester Jaynes can speak to animals but not humans! He […]

Children's books

Five Children on the Western Front – Kate Saunders. Reviewed by Dragonfly (9)

I have always enjoyed E. Nesbit’s stories as they are […]

Picture books

Minerva-Louise – Janet Morgan Stoeke. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Minerva – Louise is a rather curious hen, so she […]

Books for all

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl. Reviewed by Big Foot (9)

This book is about a boy who goes to the […]

Adult books

The Bees – Laline Paull. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Flora 717 is unusual. First of all, unlike the rest […]

Children's books

Grandpa’s Great Escape – David Walliams. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Jack’s Grandpa is losing his memory. He was once a […]

Children's books

The Child’s Elephant – Rachel Campbell-Johnston. Reviewed by Blue Wolf (10)

Bat lives a normal life with his cows and his […]

Children's books

Ante’s Inferno – Griselda Heppel. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Ante has always feared Florence and her gang, and when […]

Young adult

Murder on the Orient Express – Agatha Christie. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Hercule Poirot is on the famous Orient Express, on his […]

Children's books

Shine – Candy Gourlay. Reviewed by Dragonfly (9)

You wanted a story that was solemn but compelling, one […]

Teen books

The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

In a time far, far into the future, life is […]

Teen books

Slated – Teri Terry. Reviewed by Stripey-socks (13)

Kyla’s memories have been destroyed, her personality wiped blank. Kyla […]

Picture books

Stella to Earth – Simon Puttock and Philip Hopman. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Daddy says it’s bedtime, Stella would like a space story. […]

News

News- Robin Stevens book 4!

Finally, news of the 4th Murder Most Unladylike mystery! Jolly Foul Play is out end of March next year!!!!!!! To find out more, go to- Robin Stevens’s Blog! SOOOOOO EXCITING!!!! […]

Teen books

Shiver – Maggie Stiefvater. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Would you like to be a were-wolf? When Grace was […]

Children's books

The Person Controller – David Baddiel. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Ellie and Fred Stone are twins, not identical twins, because […]

Children's books

First Class Murder – Robin Stevens. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong were on holiday on The […]

Books for all

Mango and Bambang The Not-a-Pig – Polly Faber and Clara Vulliamy. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Mango Allsorts is a little girl who is great at […]

Children's books

Momo – Michael Ende and Chris Riddell. Reviewed By Dragonfly (9)

Great stories often consist of a mixture of witty humour, […]

Children's books

Ottoline goes to School – Chris Riddell. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Ottoline was with Mr Munroe in the Ornamental Gardens, and […]

Teen books

The Jade Boy – Cate Cain. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

The Fire of London was said to be an accident, […]

Children's books

The Clockwork Sparrow – Katherine Woodfine. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Times are hard for Sophie Taylor, after Papa died. She […]

Children's books

My Name’s Not Friday – Jon Walter. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

How would you feel if you were told that you […]

Children's books

The Mysterious Benedict Society – Trenton Lee Stewart. Reviewed by Dragonfly (8)

There are books that will deeply move you, and books […]

Graphic Novels

Gary’s Garden Book 1 – Gary Northfield. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Gary’s Garden is a collection of short comics written and […]

Teen books

Jurassic Park – Michael Crichton. Reviewed by DJGJ (12)

This book is about an island that has some incredible […]

Children's books

Diamonds and Daggers – Elen Caldecott. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (10)

Andrew came running up to the Salon, brandeshing a newspaper […]

Children's books

The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket – John Boyne. Reviewed by Dragonfly (8)

Everytime I think about this wonderful tale by John Boyne […]

Children's books

Wolf Brother – Michelle Paver. Reviewed by Banana Girl (10)

Back into the ancient mists of time, lived Torak and […]

Books for all

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit – Judith Kerr. Reviewed by Dragonfly (8)

“When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit” is a fictional story based […]

Children's books

Dragon Gold – Shoo Rayner. Reviewed by Snowby (6)

It’s about a boy called Harri who would like to […]

Children's books

Artemis Fowl – Eoin Colfer. Reviewed by Whamo (9)

Artemis Fowl is a book about a criminal genius, who […]

Children's books

The Parent Agency – David Baddiel. Reviewed by Stanypig (10)

This book is about a boy called Barry, Barry hates […]

Children's books

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat – Chris Riddell. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Ottoline and Mr Munroe, are back for another adventure! When […]

Children's books

The Spy Who Loved School Dinners – Pamela Butchart. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy

Izzy’s class has just found out, that there is a […]

Children's books

Wilf The Mighty Worrier Saves The World – Georgia Pritchett. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

When Wilf has a new nextdoor neighbour, everything goes wrong. […]

Children's books

The Astounding Broccoli Boy – Frank Cottrell Boyce. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Rory Rooney is getting bullied at school. But when he […]

Children's books

Wild Boy – Rob Lloyd Jones. Reviewed by SERBHEINNAHR (10)

This is perhaps one of the best books I have […]

Children's books

Cleo – Lucy Coats. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Cleo is a happy, young and carefree Egyptian Princess. Suddenly […]

Children's books

Fantastic Frankie and the Brain-Drain Machine – Anna Kemp. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Frankie’s parents are horrible to Frankie. They can’t be bothered […]

Children's books

Demon Dentist – David Walliams. Reviewed by puppydjpup (8)

[Alert: this review includes information about how the story turns […]

Children's books

Danger is Everywhere – David O’Doherty and Chris Judge. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

‘WARNING!- Never read while crossing roads/flying helicopters/wrestling with lions. BEWARE!- […]

Children's books

The Earth is Singing – Vanessa Curtis. Reviewed by Stripey-socks (13)

Think of Anne Frank’s Diary and you’re halfway there. Hanna […]

Picture books

Funnybones – Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

My mum used to read this to me when I […]

Children's books

Spies in Disguise: Boy in Heels – Kate Scott. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Sam and Joe are in the bra department of a […]

Children's books

North Child – Edith Pattou. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Ebba Rose’s mother was always very protective of her. A […]

Children's books

The Dreamsnatcher – Abi Elphinstone. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Moll was having that nightmare again. The one that takes […]

Teen books

Twilight – Stephenie Meyer. Reviewed by Stripey-socks (13)

This thrilling book is about a teenager called Bella Swan. […]

Children's books

The Wild Beyond – Piers Torday. Reviewed By Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

The world is dying, and the only person who can […]

Children's books

Twelve Minutes to Midnight – Christopher Edge. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

It’s 1899. There is a young girl named Penelope Tredwell […]

Children's books

The Astounding Broccoli Boy – Frank Cottrell Boyce. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Rory Rooney is the the smallest person in his class, […]

Teen books

Hollow Pike – James Dawson. Reviewed by Stripey-socks (13)

Lis London thought she’d be safe in the countryside, somewhere […]

Children's books

The Secret Hen House Theatre – Helen Peters. Reviewed by dancingholl22 (11)

“This is a farm, not a theatre,” snapped Hannah’s father, […]

Children's books

The Garbage King – Elizabeth Laird. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Meet Mamo, an orphan living on scraps and barely just […]

Books for all

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – JK Rowling. Reviewed by Zimezome (9)

Harry doesn’t mean to enter the triwizard tournament. But when […]

Teen books

The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins. Reviewed by Stripey-socks (13)

If you are over 10 years old then you must […]

Books for all

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Charlie Bucket’s family is poor. Charlie only gets one chocolate […]

Books for all

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Douglas Adams. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Today is Thursday. Arthur Dent could never get the hang […]

Books for all

Olivia – Ian Falconer. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Olivia is a piglet. She has a brother called Ian […]

Picture books

Puffin Peter – Petr Horacek. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Peter and Paul were best friends. Paul was funny and […]

Picture books

A Bear’y Tale – Anthony Browne. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Bear was walking through the forest, he saw wolf. Bear […]

Children's books

The Diamond Brothers in… The Falcon’s Malteser – Anthony Horowitz. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Herbert Timothy Simple, is a private detective – but not […]

Children's books

The D’Evil Diaries – Tatum Flynn. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Jinx D’Evil is a rubbish demon. That’s really a problem […]

Children's books

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell – Chris Colfer. Reviewed by SMASH!!! (10)

My review is about the Land of Stories-The Wishing Spell […]

Children's books

Top 10 favourite books – by JacksonG (9)

Here’s a list of my Top 10 favourite books. I will […]

Children's books

Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen (World Book Day Book) – Chris Riddell. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Ada Goth is off to the World Frock Day Ball, […]

Young adult

Diary of a Lottery Winner’s Daughter – Penelope Bush. Reviewed by dancingholl22 (11)

‘You’ve changed a lot Charlotte Johnson and if that’s what […]

Children's books

The Accidental Time Traveller – Janis Mackay. Reviewed by Banana Girl (9)

Saul is walking back home after buying a chocolate bar […]

Children's books

Counting On Leroy – Steve Mills and Hilary Koll. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Counting On Leroy is about a boy called Leroy Stone, […]

Children's books

The Dark Wild – Piers Torday. Reviewed By Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Kester thought his journey ended in ‘The Last Wild’ but […]

Children's books

Arsenic For Tea – Robin Stevens. Reviewed by Mango Bubbles Boy (9)

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are on another adventure, to […]

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