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)
Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser Written and illustrated by Brian Gordon Published by Macmillan Everything about this book looked funny and I couldn’t wait to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed in it. Ever since his trousers fell down in front of the whole school, Dante has struggled to shake off his seriously uncool reputation. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part Two)
Dragonborn Written by Struan Murray Published by Puffin If there is one author that can get you out of a reading slump, it’s Struan Murray. Everything he has ever written has been different and exciting and I knew this was going to be no different. Become the impossible . . . Life is no fun for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part One)
Coven: A Graphic Novel Written by Soman Chainani Published by HarperCollins Need your magical crime solved? Call the Witch Coven. Hester, Anadil, and Dot are legendary across the Endless Woods as vigilante detectives and protectors of the peace. The famed trio are not only talented witches but also ride-or-die friends who’ve never left a case unsolved. … Continue reading Books to indulge in this Summer Break
The Boy Whose Wishes Came True Written by Helen Ritter Published by Scholastic I loved The boy who made everyone laugh so much that it has become a class read at school. So I knew if was going to love this one. Archie Crumb is having a tough time. Picked-on at school, picked last for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2025 (Part Two)
Cruise Ship Kid, Thief At Sea! Written by Emma Swan Illustrated by Katie Saunders Published by Usborne I was lucky enough to have been able to view the Usborne showcase a few weeks ago and this was one book that was really interesting, so I was delighted when this book popped through my door. There's 4 things you should know … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2025 (Part One)
Haunted : Ghost Stories to Chill your Blood A fantastic collection of ghost stories from leading children's authors Derek Landy ( Scepter of the Ancients ), Philip Reeve ( Mortal Engines ), Joseph Delaney ( Revenge of the Witch ), Susan Cooper ( The Dark Is Rising ), Eleanor Updale ( Montmorency ), Jamila Gavin … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2025
Murder on a Summer Break Written by Kate Weston The YA market is getting better and better and there are now books available in every genre for this audience. This book is perfect for those who like a murder mystery. Amateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back on the case when a … Continue reading YA titles You Wont Want to Miss
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