Book Review

Ink Pellet’s book review section covers an eclectic selection of new fiction, teachers’ guides, audio books and classics.

Many of our reviews are written by teachers, so we have an expert eye on how texts will work in the classroom. We hope to create a useful archive of reviews so that you can use this as a reference.

If you would like to join our panel of reviewers, please join in or email the editor john@inkpellet.co.uk.

We hope the section inspires you to share new fiction with your pupils or to revisit old favorites yourself.

  1. Book review: Pigeon English

    Book review: Pigeon English  

    EDNA HOBBS reviews Stephen Kelman's award-winning novel...

  2. Book review: Playground

    Book review: Playground  

    LESLEY FINLAY reviews the debut novel from bad boy rapper 50 Cent...

  3. Book review: The Opposite of Amber

    Book review: The Opposite of Amber  

    SOPHIE PRESTIGE reviews this murder mystery, coming of age novel...

  4. Book review: Masters of Art

    Book review: Masters of Art  

    A series of art books is a must-have for your collection. LESLEY FINLAY reviews...

  5. A life with Dickens

    A life with Dickens  

    Sometimes it takes time to understand the brilliance of Charles Dickens. This happened to PAUL WADEY, the Head of English at Gad’s Hill Place, the school which was once the writer’s final home. Here, he shares his Dickens journey…

  6. Book: Hard Times by Charles Dickens

    Book: Hard Times by Charles Dickens  

    Lesley Finlay enjoys another look at Hard Times and marvels at the skill of the Dickens's storytelling...

  7. Book: Dancing About Architecture by Phil Beadle

    Book: Dancing About Architecture by Phil Beadle  

    Teacher Phil Beadle shares his uncompromising and innovative thoughts on creative teaching. Lesley Finlay enjoyed the ride...

  8. Book: An Act of Love by Alan Gibbons

    Book: An Act of Love by Alan Gibbons  

    Author Alan Gibbons is unafraid of tackling tough subjects as Ink Pellet reviewer Julia Pirie found out...

  9. Book: Diary of an Unteenager by Pete Johnson

    Book: Diary of an Unteenager by Pete Johnson  

    Ink Pellet reviewer Edna Hobbs urges you to discover author Pete Johnson;s work through this entertaining novel...

  10. A Day in the Life: Tracy-Ann Oberman

    A Day in the Life: Tracy-Ann Oberman  

    Writer and actress Tracy-Ann Oberman shares a typical day in her most untypical life...