I was messing around on twitter one day when I came across acompetition to win an author visit from Jack Meggitt Phillips and acopy of both his books in The Beast and Bethany series. Being amassive fan of the books I decided to enter. I had to send him a GIFof something the beast would … Continue reading My afternoon with Jack Meggitt Phillips
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Amazing Animals – 100+ Creatures that will Boggle your Mind
Written by Sabrina Weiss Illustrations by Paul Daviz Published by What on Earth Books Animals are found in nearly every part of the world. They can be found in rainforest, deserts and snowy mountains. On land, in sea and in the air. As the climate and their habits change animals have learnt to adapt. They … Continue reading Amazing Animals – 100+ Creatures that will Boggle your Mind
Nisha’s War
Written by Dan Smith Published by Chicken House 1942 in Singapore and the Japanese have just invaded Singapore, Nisha's home has been destroyed so Nisha and her mother decide to escape to England to say with her British grandmother in her fathers ancestral home. After a long journey they arrive in bleak northern England. Her … Continue reading Nisha’s War
Kick Off your 2022 YA Adventure with these Must Reads
Witch Written by Finbar Hawkins Published by Zephyr I was hooked by page1. This is a powerful story that will hook you in, you will find yourself constantly saying just one more page. Every and her sister Dill watch their witch mother killed, Every needs to avenge her death, and she will do anything to … Continue reading Kick Off your 2022 YA Adventure with these Must Reads
The Graphic Novel Experience
So I will admit I’d never read a graphic novel until recently when I decided to dive head first into the titles available in this genre. In this blog I share three of the titles I enjoyed, all of which are published by the fabulous David Fickling Books. Georgia and the edge of the World … Continue reading The Graphic Novel Experience
2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – February (Part One)
Be sure to check out January recommendations here. Escape Room Written by Christopher Edge Publishes on 3rd February by Nosy Crow Well what can I say, there was so much talk on twitter about ghost book, I had to get myself a copy. By the beginning of chapter 2 I desperately wanted a go in the Escape room, … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – February (Part One)
Short Chapter Books from Sweet Cherry
Regular readers of BookBound will know how much we love easy short chapter books. These books are ideal for children aged 6yrs and above who have mastered picture books and are looking for a book that will take them to the next level. These books are Easy to read, the chapters are short, the text is … Continue reading Short Chapter Books from Sweet Cherry
Britannica 5 Minute Really True Stories for Family Time
Now I still read a bedtime story to my children, we snuggle up in my bed and we will read a couple of chapters of whatever the book might be. But sometimes the chapters can be short and the boys aren’t ready to go to bed, so I have been using this book of 5 … Continue reading Britannica 5 Minute Really True Stories for Family Time
Helens selection of Must Reads this August (Part One)
The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife Written by Maz Evans Illustrations by Chris Jevons. Published by Hachette I love this book, its so funny as it deals with the main characters anger issues. Scarlet has big feelings which always seems to be getting her into trouble. There are some really funny moments such as when … Continue reading Helens selection of Must Reads this August (Part One)
Fireborn – Twelve and the Frozen Forest (Blog Tour)
Written by Aisling Fowler Published by Harper Collins Join us as we journey to into a snowy prehistoric world. A prehistoric world where people give up their names to learn how to train as monster fighters, a place where they have to learn how to keep the peace. A place where magic is banned. This … Continue reading Fireborn – Twelve and the Frozen Forest (Blog Tour)
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