Anyone who knows me really well will know of my love of dragons. So I jumped at the chance to read this book and take part in the blog tour. When my copy arrived it came with this lovely golden book jacket that was truly beautiful. Of course the cover has remained in place and I … Continue reading Paper Dragons : The Fight For The Hidden Realm
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
Helen (@HelenByles) The first thing that is going to grab your attention is the stunning cover. It really makes you want to pick it up and it also gives you a good idea of the story. While helping in Grandpa's shop, Bramble discovers a strange scarlet mask. A tingling in her fingers tells her to … Continue reading Diamond Jack – Your Magic OR Your Life (Double Review)
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
When it comes to gymnastics my knowledge is fairly limited, with my children's lessons giving me an amateur level of understanding and appreciation, but that changed with reading Winner takes Gold by Eloise Smith, with her insightful writing that includes many vantage points from the various characters especially the female protagonist, Pearl. The attention to … Continue reading Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @SamJDThomas
With Frances Hardinge as author and Emily Gravett illustrating, you can be sure that this is going to be one of the books you want in your collection, whether that be at home or in school. The cover design draws you to pick up this book, curious about what adventure awaits you, and I curled … Continue reading Island of Whispers
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
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
Peekaboo Santa Camilla Reid is up there with my favourite authors of books for little ones, and to see her write this one alongside illustrations by the amazing Ingela P Arrhenius is a dream team setup. Peekaboo Santa contains a total of ten sliders and a mirror at the very end to involve your little … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas Books for Little Ones (1)
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
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