This week's best books for children

Reviewing some of the best books for children available this week.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

Mary Arrigan

The Dance of Death by Andy Croft (Bloomsbury, €7.80)

This is a no-holds-barred story based on the emergence of the Black Death in 1348. Youngsters Adam and Will make their way to London to deliver an important message to their father’s landlord.

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