Written by Ros Roberts I love nothing more than at night time listening to my mum read. Because she is a librarian she knows the importance of using expression and she makes it fun by using different voices. We also like to guess what will happen next. As she reads she will stop to ask … Continue reading Every Cloud
Diary of an Accidental Witch: Flying High Written by Perdita and Honor Cargill Illustrations by Katie SaundersPublished by Stripes I’d loved the first Diary of an Accidental Witch book. I thought it was an amazing idea and I was delighted when I received a gifted copy of the second book in the series, Flying High. … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – April
I recently had the pleasure of reading the incredible Spellstoppers, which is due to be published in time for summer break, and will undoubtedly be a huge hit with chapter book readers through Cat Gray's incredible talent in creating a magical world for readers to fall head over heels into, and indulge their imaginations with … Continue reading Spellstoppers by Cat Gray
It is always such a highlight of blogging to be able to pose questions to the author of a book that I know readers will want to know the answers of to, and I always advocate being able to do this sort of feature after having read an exceptional read, and that is exactly how … Continue reading Discussing the Summer 2022 must read middle grade adventure, Spellstoppers, with author Cat Gray
Incy Wincy spider climbed up the water spout, Down came the rain and washed the Spider out, Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, So Incy Wincy spider climbed up the spout again. Now I know you are all wondering what the nursery rhyme Incy Wincy Spider has to do with the book, … Continue reading Dread Wood – The all new Must Read from Jennifer Killick
The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke Written by Kirsty Applebaum Published by Nosy Crow I have a lot of time for Kirsty Applebaum, her pervious books have been brilliant, and Troofriend was one of the first books I read as a librarian. So I was looking forward to reading this book, and she didn’t disappoint. Lonny … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – March
I would like to wish all those celebrating Mothers Day today a day to cherish, and one that is full of the most incredible moments that you each hold dear for years to come. I know for myself it will involve all the usual activities that come with the impending school week ahead - laundry, … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
Helen (@helenbyles) Anyone who knows me well, knows I love big cats. When I visit the zoo or wildlife park I head straight for the big cats. Even my school lanyard has tiger stripes on it. So when I discover a book on a Lynx I know I need to read it. And I wasn’t … Continue reading The Rewilders
Echo North Written by Joanna Ruth Meyer Published by Pushkin Press I couldn’t wait to start this book. Then when I did I had problems putting it down. At a young age Echo was badly scared by a wolf attack, all the villagers kept themselves away from Echo, including her stepmother. When her dad disappears … Continue reading YA titles I highly recommend..
Publishes on 31st March 2022Features stunning illustrations by Levi Penfold throughoutPublished by HarperCollins Rio felt proud to be joining something bigger than himself. But it wasn't just that. Being out in nature and watching the whales gave him something back too. Not just the feeling of calm or the taste of adventure but the sense … Continue reading The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
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