Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans #1 Written by Isi Hendrix Published by Usborne Books There are many reasons why I love MG books. Three of these reasons are finding a new book to love,discovering a new author, and also when I find a new series to read. And with this book I have … Continue reading Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans
The year was Something Something. Humans had spread like peanut butter across the galaxy, looking for new planets to call Somewhere. One of those planets was Somewhere Five One Three. When the humans arrive on Somewhere 513, they discover that the robots sent to prepare the planet for Humanity’s arrival have chosen to keep it … Continue reading Scrap (Robot King)
Written by Carolyn Ward With Halloween just around the corner children everywhere will be wanting to get in the mood by reading ghost stories, and there’s no better book than this. Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has just moved into Darkling House in Castleton. On her first day at her new school, she is spotted by a pair … Continue reading Bella Bright and the Ghost Game
Written by Victoria Williamson Publishes on 21st September 2023 by Scotland Street Press I absolutely adore anything written by Victoria Williamson, she has the knack of writing thought provoking books and books that make you take a long hard look at yourself. This time she has taken us to Scotland 158 AD, a place that … Continue reading The Whistlers In The Dark
Written by Victoria Williamson Publishes on 29th August 2023 in paperback I absolutely adore Victoria Williamson, and everything she has written has been truly brilliant. The first book of her’s I read was Hag Storm and very recently I was lucky enough to be on the blog tour of The Pawnshop of Dreams. So when … Continue reading Norah’s Ark
As soon as I received a copy of Jodie in my book post I knew straight away I wanted to read this book, and sat down to meet Jodie, and enter a world that Emma Carroll calls " A masterpiece of a modern-day ghost story". You see, I love Hilary McKay's writing style, and the … Continue reading Interview with Hilary Mckay, author of Jodie
Written by Tania Unsworth Published by Zephyr books Tania Unsworth has always written excellent books, books that make you stop what you are doing and think. She thinks nothing about breaking down boundaries and opening the eyes of the reader. I was completely hooked by the end of the first chapter, and I couldn’t wait … Continue reading Nowhere Island
Written by A.M. Howell Published by Usborne Books I had read so many good things about this book and I couldn't wait toread it, so when I received a copy I couldn’t wait to jump aboard theQueen Mary.I made myself at home and waited for the adventure to begin.And I didn’t have to wait long.July, … Continue reading Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic
Written by Alison D. Stegert Published by Chicken House When I read the blurb I knew this was going to be a good read, and when I had the chance to take part in the blog tour I jumped at the chance. I like to read the book just before the blog tour so it’s … Continue reading Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies
Written by Helena Duggan Published by Usborne Books on 3rd August 2023 I absolutely adored Helen Duggan’s first series A place called Perfect so I knew this was going to be another great series. When I finished reading The Light Thieves I knew this series had plenty left in it so I was delighted when … Continue reading The Light Thieves: The Search for the Black Mirror
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