Illustration by Elisa Paganelli Daisy is used to moving around, and has done a great deal of travelling in her young life whilst accompanying her mum for work related travel, so when she hears of another upcoming trip it doesn't concern her at all, that is until her mum explains she will be leaving Daisy … Continue reading Greenwild : The World Behind The Door
Helen (@helenbyles) I'm a daydreamer and several times a day I get shouted out by a member of my family because they are talking to me but I’m off at a far away place. I especially find this happens when I'm reading a really good book, I get so involved in the story I find … Continue reading The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams by Victoria Williamson
Helen (@helenbyles)- There’s always something nice about a series of books, you become invested in the characters, you follow their story and you know where you want the series and characters to go. When I get a book in a series I always re-read either the last couple of chapters or even the book before … Continue reading BookBound review Bigfoot Island
Now that the book is out, I can’t imagine the cover any other way, but I’ve enjoyed taking a rummage through my files to rediscover how the idea came together.I started talking about cover ideas with my publisher, Greenwillow quite early on when I’d only illustrated a couple of the interior spreads. I knew that … Continue reading Silver Linings by Fiona Woodcock
Sam (@SamJDThomas)- Every one of Jess' books published to date have been absolute favourite reads of mine, with my copies having pride of place on my forever bookshelf, so when I became aware of Jess having written a new middle grade book I quite honestly didn't need to know anymore about it. Count me in. … Continue reading Lost on Gibbon Island
This beautifully written book is penned by Lucy Strange, author of many incredible middle grade titles including Our Castle by the Sea, which was shortlisted for a Waterstones Book Prize, and though Sisters of the Lost Marsh officially published in November 2021 I have only recently had the pleasure of sitting down and reading it. … Continue reading Sisters of the Lost Marsh
Wendington Jones and The Missing Tree is a classic adventure tale, packed with action, twists and turns. But just what is a classic adventure story - the sort the inspired Wendington, and me, to get here. Well I always loved stories where someone learns of something strange and wonderful out in the world. Something so … Continue reading The Adventures That Inspired Me by Daniel Dockery
Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest is written by Liz Flanagan, author of the Legends of the Sky trilogy, a fantasy dragon themed three book instalment that if you haven't yet had the pleasure of you should definitely add to your reading lists. After reading this February publication, Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest, I am hopeful … Continue reading Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest by Liz Flanagan
Published by Puffin on 5th January Perfect for readers aged 8+ Stunningly illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez Number 14 Darlington Road, looks like a perfectly ordinary townhouse - at first glance, anyway, but magic is good at hiding . . . when it's waiting for the right person to discover it . . . Whenever there … Continue reading Saving Neverland – The Must Read of 2023
Helen (@helenbyles) When 12-year-old John Nicol gets a job at the Forth Bridge construction site, he knows it’s dangerous. Four boys have already fallen from the bridge into the Forth below. But John has no choice―with his father gone, he must provide an income for his family―even if he is terrified of heights. John finds … Continue reading BookBound Review Rivet Boy by Barbara Henderson
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