Written by Phil Hickes Published by Usborne on 1st February 2024 Helen (@HelenByles) There are some authors that guarantee a great book. Phil Hickes is one of these. Welcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to … Continue reading Shadowhall Academy : The Whispering Walls
There’s nothing I like more than a book series. You are able to invest in the characters and they become friends. The House at the Edge of Magic is one of my favourite series. The House at the Edge of Magic (Book 1) Written by Amy Sparkes. Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the … Continue reading The House at the Edge of Magic Series
Someone is Watching You Written by Tess James-Mackey Published by Hodder I was delighted when I received a proof copy of this book. It came with a red envelope with instructions saying only to open it when I got to the twist in the book. So I jumped straight in and discovered a modern YA … Continue reading Diving into some YA – February 2024
The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart Written and illustrated by Loretta Schauer Children spend a lot of time asking for spooky and scary stories, so this will be perfect for them. For Lil, life at the Squawking Mackerel inn couldn’t be more miserable. She's tasked with the sloppiest, grottiest jobs and picked on at every … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024
Helen (@HelenByles) Having read and enjoyed the Rosie Raja series I was looking forward to seeing what this had to offer. When adventure calls – the Time Travellers answer Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are thrown together on a trip to Parliament, where they are fascinated by all the history that happened there. Little do they … Continue reading Time Travellers – Adventure Calling
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
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