Dragonborn Written by Struan Murray Published by Puffin If there is one author that can get you out of a reading slump, it’s Struan Murray. Everything he has ever written has been different and exciting and I knew this was going to be no different. Become the impossible . . . Life is no fun for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part One)
The Boy Whose Wishes Came True Written by Helen Ritter Published by Scholastic I loved The boy who made everyone laugh so much that it has become a class read at school. So I knew if was going to love this one. Archie Crumb is having a tough time. Picked-on at school, picked last for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2025 (Part Two)
Cruise Ship Kid, Thief At Sea! Written by Emma Swan Illustrated by Katie Saunders Published by Usborne I was lucky enough to have been able to view the Usborne showcase a few weeks ago and this was one book that was really interesting, so I was delighted when this book popped through my door. There's 4 things you should know … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2025 (Part One)
Haunted : Ghost Stories to Chill your Blood A fantastic collection of ghost stories from leading children's authors Derek Landy ( Scepter of the Ancients ), Philip Reeve ( Mortal Engines ), Joseph Delaney ( Revenge of the Witch ), Susan Cooper ( The Dark Is Rising ), Eleanor Updale ( Montmorency ), Jamila Gavin … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2025
Journey to a spectacular magical land in The Forest in the Sky! Pari Thomson's bestselling Greenwild: The World Behind the Door won Blackwell's Book of the Year and the Waterstones Overall Children's Book Prize: discover the much-anticipated finale now! With stunning illustrations throughout by Elisa Paganelli. With the support of the Iffenwilders and their mighty water magic, Daisy … Continue reading Greenwild : The Forest In The Sky
I waited a while to write my review for this book because I find the most powerful books grow way beyond the final scene, and books that are written by the fabulous Abi Elphinstone hold that magic within them, and this is the latest title to do so. I have pondered over what Ember and … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret
Over the course of the Ember Spark titles being written by the queen of adventure stories, Abi Elphinstone, and published by Simon and Schuster, I have had the pleasure of interviewing Abi to get further insight behind each book, and I am honoured to once again be able to do have done so for Ember … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret – My interview with Abi Elphinstone
Grumpfort Written by Jamie Hammond Published By Usborne. This had such good reviews on social media that I was so delighted when a proof copy fell through my letterbox. I couldn’t wait to meet Mo and go on an adventure. I wasn’t disappointed. Meet Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Three)
The Haunting of Fortune Farm Written by Sophie Kirtley I do enjoy a Sophie Kirkley book and I have always thought she is unrated as an author. Twelve-year-old Edie embarks on an exciting and chilling adventure as she searches for a long-lost Viking hoard. But there are ghosts around Edie who want the past to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Two)
The Light Thieves and the Terrifying Dawn Written by Helen Duggan The previous two books in the series were so good that I couldn't wait for the 3rd and final book in the series. People know that the sun is being stolen by tech-billionaire Howard Hansom, who's been spinning everyone a massive lie.The only person who can stop him … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part One)
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