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
Grumpfort Written by Jamie Hammond Published By Usborne. This had such good reviews on social media that I was so delighted when a proof copy fell through my letterbox. I couldn’t wait to meet Mo and go on an adventure. I wasn’t disappointed. Meet Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Three)
The Haunting of Fortune Farm Written by Sophie Kirtley I do enjoy a Sophie Kirkley book and I have always thought she is unrated as an author. Twelve-year-old Edie embarks on an exciting and chilling adventure as she searches for a long-lost Viking hoard. But there are ghosts around Edie who want the past to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Two)
The Light Thieves and the Terrifying Dawn Written by Helen Duggan The previous two books in the series were so good that I couldn't wait for the 3rd and final book in the series. People know that the sun is being stolen by tech-billionaire Howard Hansom, who's been spinning everyone a massive lie.The only person who can stop him … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part One)
Written by Satoshi Kitamura Published by Scalleywag Press When Hannah spots a leaf on the grass, she thinks it looks like a violin, and decides to see if she can play it. Soon everything is singing and dancing to the music! A joyful book that celebrates play, creativity and the imagination within us all. Part of … Continue reading Hannah and the Violin
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust Written by Renee Hartman and Joshua M. Greene World War 2 is now often studied in primary schools usually in year 6 and they look at different aspects of the war. I will select some excellent texts for them to use doing this topic, so when scholastic … Continue reading Non-Fiction titles to inspire this month
Secret Beast Club: The Dragons of Emerald Yard Written by Robin Birch Illustrated by Jobe Anderson Everyone who knows me really well, knows I love dragons. There's something magical about them and the fact that they are usually good characters. Unfortunately there isn’t a series about dragons for the younger readers that is until now. … Continue reading Exciting Early Chapter Books to escape into
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