Children's book reviews: News travels fast as readers are left between a rock and a hard place

Pet O’Connell rounds up a selection of the latest children’s books, with tales of climate change and Ramadan fasting, mountain climbing, and the wonders of Irish seaweed

Above from left: Adiba Jaigirdar’s novel tells of the humility and self-control at the heart of Ramadan; Jamie Carroll has a positive message for procrastinators; and marine biologist Lucy Taylor guides readers through rock pools and sand dune flora.

Nadia Islam, on the Record by Adiba Jaigirdar (Hodder Children’s Books, €7.99)

The school newspaper is looking for a new editor in chief and Nadia has her sights firmly set on the job.

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