Books for children – we recommend novelties for school-age children

Ryszard Kozik: Thanks to a series of feature films, Mikołajki is experiencing its third youth (or even a third life): the previous two (“Mikołajki” and “Mikołajka Holidays”) have been watched by hundreds of thousands of children. Now we can read “Nicholas’ treasure“(Emoticon Mark) and watch its film version. In the book you will find a lot of film stills and a story about Santa’s journey to find the lost treasure of One-Eyed Olaf.

Anna Kowal: Assuming that the heroes of books for children and adolescents (like minor singers) are usually a few years older than their potential readers, the books by Brandon Mull from the series “Candy war“(Wilga) can be offered to 7- and 8-year-olds. His main character, Nate, is ten. He and his parents move to the town of Colson, where he befriends Trevor, Pigeon and Summer, who make up the adventurers’ club. At the same time, on the main street of the town, a new shop with unusual sweets is opened. Its owner, Mrs. White, willingly rewards children with candy in exchange for favors. mirrors … However, Mrs. White’s orders are becoming more and more suspicious, and the Iceman Mr. Stott appears in the town. The sweets from his shop also have extraordinary power … The second volume of the series is “A brawl in the arcade“It has been a year since Nate, Summer, Trevor and Pigeon saved the town of Colson from Belinda White. The Sorceress has turned into their peer and then lost her memory. Now, as Lindy, she will help the four friends fight a new threat: a suspicious arcade has opened in the area. , in which you can win amazing prizes.The owner turns out to be … her brother, Jonas White, a ruthless wizard interested in getting the most powerful talisman on Earth.

Richard: Ilona Wiśniewska, the author of reports on the far North, made her debut in the novel for young readers category with the book “Friend of the North“(Agora for children). It is a combination of travel, adventure and nature novels, illustrated by Mariusz Andryszczyk. For 12-year-old Daniel, it was supposed to be a peaceful holiday in the company of his favorite aunt. Unusual, because in Spitsbergen, among reindeer, puffins and fjords. Daniel. he did not expect that he would fall into the middle of a criminal scandal on an arctic island, someone is killing polar bears and the local police cannot identify the perpetrators.

Anna: There was already Mikołajki, so it’s time for its less polite version, that is, Nightmare Karol … You, Rysiu, do you like him?

Richard: I have a soft spot for him, also because Roszek laughed many times in front of him. The book has just hit the bookstores “Nightmare Karolek and a bank robbery“Franceski Simon (Emoticon Mark). This is the third edition, because Karolek has been entertaining us for years. According to his parents, the title character is the most horrible child in the world. He likes to annoy others, especially his brother, the Perfect Damian. He founded the secret club” Purple Skull “. favorite shows are “Obżartuch Onufry”, “Maksio Mutant”, “Gladiator Terminator”, “Stinky Salonik” and “Rapper Minesweeper.” There are also other heroes: Wredna Wandzia, Ordynarny Olo, Jędzowata Jadzia, or Greedy Henio … How not to like such a series?

Anna: The book “Too Big for Fairy Tales” by Agnieszka Dąbrowska (Agora for Children) was released almost simultaneously with the film of the same title. This is the story of Waldek, whose life revolves around gaming tournaments, cash registers and psycho fans. The boy has an exceptionally understanding mother – she is a bit overprotective, but understands her son’s passions. However, when my mother suddenly lands in the hospital, Waldek comes under the wing of Aunt Mariola and learns what discipline is. The temporary babysitter introduces a healthy diet and forces the boy to exercise. Will Waldek cope with all the challenges?

Richard: Who in childhood did not dream of becoming a spy or secret agent. This is what happened to the teenage hero of Stuart Gibbs’ “School of Spies” series – by surprise – it happened. Despite the initial difficulties, he was able to adapt, and the school turned out quite, quite. The action will take off, and the third volume is entitled “Spy school. In the enemy camp“. You, Marto, are you probably a fan of the cycle?

Marta: I love it, and since I have a colleague at the publishing house, my personal spy has already reported that the fourth installment will be released this year. I am waiting for her with as much excitement as my eight-year-old, with whom I have recently remembered all parts of Harry Potter.

As for the books that can be associated with “danger”, I will mention “Fire“Anna Skowrońska (Muchomor). It is a very nicely published item, from which children (10+) will learn, for example, what determines the color of the flame, what is pyrocumulonibus, what temperature lightning has, where soot from burning taiga can reach, but also about the fact that fire was once used to burn books in Nazi Germany or to destroy Warsaw after the Warsaw Uprising, and this is where Harry Potter appears on one of the pages.

Anna: I also recommend “A monster hunter’s guide. Hunting for monsters. Beasts and smarts“Joe Ballarini (Young). This is the second volume of adventures of babysitter (and monster hunter) Kelly Ferguson. Defeating Bobolud brought her fame, but now monsters crave revenge, and our heroine will have to face the Spider Queen. waiting for her life and protecting the children she cares for?

Richard: And I am adding “The enchanted forest“Enid Blyton (Mark). A mysterious tree grows in the depths of the Enchanted Forest. Frannie, Beth and Joe – the three siblings, despite the warnings, decide to reach its top. They find a way to an enchanted land, or rather lands, because the passage introduces them to the magical world every day They will also meet the inhabitants of the Sky Tree – Madam Piora, Fairy Puszka and many others.

And a story about the most famous nanny in the world and the children from Czereśniowa 17 – in a new translation by Marcin Mortka and with original illustrations by Mary Shepard: “Mary Poppins is back“PL Travers (Our Bookstore). Mary Poppins is back! She flew down from the sky, holding the kite string. And since her return, the young Banks have had wonderful adventures again: discovering who the Eldest Daughter is and how she brings spring, they eat tea with Mr. every 2nd Monday of the month he does everything the other way around, and even makes friends with the Big and Little Bears …

Marta: Since you mentioned Mortka, in a few days – on March 23 – his next book will be published “Tales from Świetnik. Volume 1“(Wilga). This is a collection of short stories about animal friends living in the garbage / Swietnik. Contrary to all appearances, they lead a wonderful life there – maybe not for the gang of Pussies, who try to prevent their friends from their activities. The stories have an ecological message. If this book It’s as funny and lightly written as his series about Tappi and the series Totalne zapmowanie (we can’t wait for the fourth volume with our younger son), I recommend it blind. For younger school students and older preschoolers too.

Now, however, you can read a book with your children “We can save our earth“Loll Kirby (Harper Collins Poland), to which Anna Taylor wrote the foreword. Anna is the founder of the British Student Climate Network, started fighting for the protection of the environment at the age of 12. In this book, the reader will meet more children who are fighting climate change around the world This is a topic that we must discuss with them, besides, kids are very aware today, and any advice and inspiration to fight for a better world is valuable.

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