5 March 2022 • The Week Junior 23
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these escapade-packed books.5
stories of crazy
adventures
Escape Room
by Christopher Edge
(Nosy Crow)
When Ami arrives at The Escape, she
thinks it’s just a game – the ultimate
escape room with puzzles and
challenges to solve before the time runs out.
That changes when she and her new teammates,
Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, are locked inside
the first room and they realise this is no ordinary
game. Instead, the fate of the world is at stake.The Secret of Haven Point
by Lisette Auton
(Puffin Books)
The lighthouse at Haven Point offers
a home to any person with a
disability who needs a place to
belong. Alpha and the other Haven Point children
spend their days adventuring on the wild shore –
but when they spot a strange light on the
headland, they realise their home is in danger.Carnival of the Lost
by Kieran Larwood.
Illustrated by Sam Usher
(Faber Children’s)
In this fantasy adventure, Sheba the
wolf girl joins a troupe of performers
that also includes a witch’s imp called Pyewacket,
Gigantus the giant, and Sister Moon, a knife-
thrower. When children start to disappear and a
strange mechanical monster is sighted, the friends
have a serious mystery to solve.The Mapmakers
by Tamzin Merchant.
Illustrated by Paola Escobar
(Puffin Books)
Ever since Cordelia discovered a
hidden map in her father’s precious
telescope, she’s been searching the streets by
starlight. She never expected to stumble upon a
secret society of Mapmakers – but might they be
able to help her find her missing father?Like a Charm
by Elle McNicoll
(Knights Of)
A mysterious book left to her by her
grandfather leads Ramya to make an
astonishing discovery. Edinburgh is
full of magical creatures – and she’s the only one
who can see them. As Ramya tries to come to
terms with her strange powers, she finds herself
entangled in a perilous new world.ASK THE AUTHOR
New From Here
It’s early 2020 and the pandemic has
hit Hong Kong, turning 10-year-old
Knox’s life upside down. When his
parents decide to send him and his
brother and sister back to the US,
where it is safe, he must move to the
other side of the world – leaving
behind Dad. Now, Knox, his brother
Bowen and sister Lea have to adjust to
a new life in California. Mum has lost
her job, everyone misses Dad and Knox
and his siblings face racism because of
their Chinese heritage. Racism is when
people are treated badly or unfairly
because of their skin colour, culture or
nationality. Can Knox find a place in his
new country and stand up for what’s
right – while keeping his family
together? This story is based on the
experiences of author Kelly Yang. It
includes a special note about how she
and her three children moved from
Hong Kong to California at the
beginning of the pandemic.Kelly Yang
The New From Here author reveals
a love of beaches and dancing.YOUR TURN
Email your book review to hello@
theweekjunior.co.uk. If your review
is printed in the magazine you’ll
receive a Roving Reporter badge. Sum up
the book in three words and write one
sentence telling us what you liked about it.
Please include your name and address.*The Secret Lake
by Karen Inglis
Mysterious, adventure, exciting.
“I was gripped by this book
because it was such an action-
packed story. I loved it.”READERS RECOMMEND
Name: AnnabelleMA
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by Kelly Yang
(Simon & Schuster)Did you develop any fun
lockdown hobbies?
Yes! I learned a bunch of
TikTok dance moves –
although not well. I also
learned how to make many
different types of cake.
Which I ate. And now I need
new pants.What is your
favourite season?
I love summer
because I get to
go to the beach
with my kids
and relax.
What
inspired
you to
write this
book?
Moving acrossthe world with my kids
during the pandemic. I
wanted to capture the intense
emotions of that experience,
as well as document all the
small acts of courage,
especially from teachers
and librarians, and how we
pulled together as
a community.Where is your
favourite place
in the world?
Point Reyes
in northern
California, US.
Tell us a fun
fact about
yourself.
I can do an
awesome
chicken dance.Roving ReporterJuniorWIN!
We’re giving away five
copies of New From HereFor a chance to win a copy, just send your name and
address to [email protected] and put
HOME in the subject line.* Closing date: midnight on
Friday 11 March. See theweekjunior.co.uk/terms for rules.BOOK OF THE WEEK