Looking back at some of my Literary favourites

The Midnight Guardians Christmas 1940 and Col has been evacuated from London to the country to stay with an aunt. Both Col’s parents are dead and he only has a sister who is left behind in London. Together with Col's childhood imaginary friends ( a Bengal tiger, a badger and a miniature knight ) they … Continue reading Looking back at some of my Literary favourites →

Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest by Liz Flanagan

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 →

Saving Neverland – The Must Read of 2023

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 →

Wildsmith

Written by Liz Flanagan Illustrations by Joe Todd Stanton Published by Uclan When war comes to her city, Rowan and her mum must flee to the Dark Forest to live with the grandfather Rowan never knew she had - and his white wolf Arto. Although she misses her father, Rowan makes new friends, including a … Continue reading Wildsmith →

BookBound Review Rivet Boy by Barbara Henderson

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 →

Fear Ground by Jennifer Killick

Published by Firefly Press Sequel to the fantastic Dread Wood There is a new craze at Dread Wood high school. Flinch is a new app that everyone is playing, the aim of the game is to scare your friends and the more you do that the more points you get. Of course our group of … Continue reading Fear Ground by Jennifer Killick →

Big Bad Vibes – Some Kind of Monstrous Playlist

“Do you listen to music while you write?” That’s a question I’ve been asked a lot recently, chatting to various lovely interviewers about my Young Adult debut, Big Bad Me (which came out on 3rd October 2022, just in time for spooky season). I always feel I’m letting people down when I say “actually … … Continue reading Big Bad Vibes – Some Kind of Monstrous Playlist →

SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE WINNERS FOR 2022 INFORMATION BOOK AWARD

In partnership with their sponsors, Hachette Children’s Book Group (HCG), and Peters, who support the award, the School Library Association are pleased to announce the 2022 winners of their Information Book Award (IBA). Now in its twelfth year, the IBA aims to emphasise the importance of non-fiction by highlighting and celebrating the high standard of … Continue reading SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE WINNERS FOR 2022 INFORMATION BOOK AWARD →

2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – November

The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks by Emily Kenny Published by Rock the Boat After being sent to boarding school Alice is surprised when a seagull stops for a chat, at first Alice thinks she’s imagining it but after an encounter with the school cat Alice knows she’s not going crazy. Alice is autistic and … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – November →

BBNYA Spotlight Tour – The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Hayley Reese Chow

Publisher: Self-Published Length: 186 Pages Genre: Dark Fantasy Age Category: Upper Middle Grade Date Published: 6 April 2021 Blurb In Pericael, no one goes out after dark... Twelve-year-old Porter would much rather spend his weekends playing soccer than channeling spirits in the parallel universe of Pericael. Unfortunately for him, Porter's family has guarded the gate … Continue reading BBNYA Spotlight Tour – The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Hayley Reese Chow →