Carnival of the Hunted

Written by Kieran Larwood Illustrations by Sam Usher There are some authors and illustrators that you know you are guaranteed a good book. Every book Kieron Larwood has ever written has been amazing from Podkin to The Treekeeper there's something for everyone, if you are like me then you will love everything he writes, the … Continue reading Carnival of the Hunted →

Writing Hannah Messenger by Bryony Pearce

I usually write dark thrillers or horror novels. I had just finished writing an adult thriller about a missing child (Little Rumours) and, if I’m honest it had put me in a dark place (the missing child I’d chosen to write about was the same age as mine, and I put a lot of myself … Continue reading Writing Hannah Messenger by Bryony Pearce →

Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @HelenByles

In my school library I have a new section of books all dedicated to sport. There are some non fiction and some fiction books and I’ll be honest this section is always bare. The children now seem to have an interest in Gymnastics which of course is wonderful but I have been lacking reading material. … Continue reading Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @HelenByles →

Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part One

If You Read This Written by Kereen Getten When Brie was younger, her mama would surprise her with treasure hunts around their town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie’s favourite memories. Now on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part One →

Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part Two

Jayben and The Golden Torch Written by Thomas Leeds Published by Holder books. Do you sometimes hear of a book and know that you really need to read it? Well I’m like that, and I know that as soon as I get my hand on that particular book , I will leave everything else and … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part Two →

Arvia : Wings of the Wild

Written by D.H. Willison After doing a couple of cover reveals I was intrigued by the series so I was delighted to be offered a part in the tour. It’s easy to stand up for your friends. What about anonymous creatures nobody else cares about? With their homes apparently safe from the magical storms, Darin … Continue reading Arvia : Wings of the Wild →

Wild Court

Written by Matthew Samuels A secret organisation is losing the battle to maintain the empathy levels that sustain the planet’s protective barriers against the nightmare worlds. A young aristocrat safeguards a terrible secret, sponsoring an archaeology graduate obsessed with biblical artefacts. An all-knowing orphan worshipped by a cult joins a textbook exemplar of toxic masculinity … Continue reading Wild Court →

Spellstone

Written by Ross Montgomery Published by Walker books Ask anyone who knows me well and they will tell you that one of my all time favourite MG books is The Midnight Guardians by Ross Montgormery. I think all these people will be able to retell the story pretty well because at times this is all … Continue reading Spellstone →

Chapter Book Must Reads – November (4)

I Spy- A Bletchley Park Mystery Written By Rhian Tracey Published by Piccadilly Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at school, there's nothing she likes more than helping her dad in the garages. Then the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. Robyn … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – November (4) →

250 Pages or less

In my job as a primary school librarian I have noticed that children are wanting to read short chapter books around year 1. There is a massive market out there for these types of books. Here are some of some of my favourite ones. The Wishkeepers Apprentice Written by Rachel Chivers Khoo Illustrations by Rachel … Continue reading 250 Pages or less →