Written by L.D. Lapinski Published by Orion OK so your mum's partner, Nick, has a big bushy beard, a thick red coat, a team of reindeer and just happens to be REALLY busy around Christmas Eve . . . what could that mean?! Harper and Will's lives are already full of festive wonder, but baby sister Yula is … Continue reading The Biggest Christmas Secret Ever
All The Lost Souls Written by Amie Jordan Published by Chicken House. This is the second book in the All the hidden Monsters series, and last summer I reviewed book one for the blog. So it was great to catch up with these characters and see what they had got up to. A feud between witches … Continue reading YA titles to escape into
Written by Sharique Zea I was so excited to have received this book - it sounded amazing and in one night I discovered a book that will stay with me for a long time Mysterious dreams, quirky friends, and monsters at school. When this timid boy visits another world, can he accept his destined path? Fionn … Continue reading Lionborn
Image owner : Victoria Williamson Twinkl Originals I have been lucky enough over the years to have read some of the Twinkl teaching books and we have some in our school library. So when my personal favourite author Victoria Williamson contacted me about this book that she had written I jumped at the chance to … Continue reading Wildcat Summer
Written by Katya Balen Illustrations by Gill Smith Publishes on October 9th 2025 by Walker Books The Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new animals a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger cat called Crumpet, and a three-legged dog called Domino! When Domino escapes in a snowstorm, the team sets out to rescue him. They track his paw … Continue reading The Appletree Animal Agency 2 : Collie Chaos
A Sea Of Stories Written by Sylvia Bishop Illustrations by Paddy Donnelly I love a short chapter book and I think this is going to be one of my favourites. Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can’t go down … Continue reading Short Chapter Books to Share – October 2025
Rebel Heart Written by Ally Sherrick Published by Chicken House England, 1645. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fighting for King Charles I in a war that divides the country. When her family home is besieged by Cromwell’s army, Merri set out to get help. But in a land filled with enemy soldiers, turncoats and … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – September 2025 (Part Two)
The Lucky House Detective Agency Written by Scarlett Li Illustrations by Siân James Published by Knights Of The blurb sounded so fun and I couldn't wait to meet Felix and his friends. Welcome to the Lucky House takeaway! Serving delicious noodles, chips, and now a mystery to be solved... Felix and his best friend Isaac are … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – September 2025 (Part One)
Written by Meg Grehan Published by Little Island When I was asked to take part in this blog tour I jumped at the chance. Meg Grehan is an awesome writer and I couldn’t wait to start to read the book. Stevie is about to start secondary school. She often feels anxious, but feels much better having … Continue reading The Brightest Star
Dracula & Daughters Written by Emma Carroll Published by Faber and Faber PACKED FULL OF ATMOSPHERE AND DELICIOUSLY GOTHIC DETAIL, the first in a brand new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, DRACULA & DAUGHTERS! Strange happenings are afoot in Temstown. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part Three)
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