I absolutely love this book for its fun narrative, and beautiful illustrations. From the offset the text is easy to follow in bitesize chunks, and is written in the narrative of the interviewer, Andy Seed. Within the book Andy 'interviews' the most incredible ocean creatures, including the Blue Whale, Giant Squid, Manta Ray, Narwhal, and … Continue reading Blog Tour – Interview With A Shark →

Helen - I chose Coming to England, which is written by Floella Benjamin, and illustrated by Diane Ewen. I am of the generation that grew up with Floella Benjamin and her TV programme Playschool, and as a kid I adored her, so when I saw that she was the author behind this fantastic book I … Continue reading Books we shared on Windrush Day, as chosen by BookBound bloggers Helen and Sam →

In this fantastic new publication by Andrew Norriss we are introduced to Felix, a young boy on a mission to run a business, and to be successful at it. The budding entrepreneur settles on the idea of an online card business, beginning with birthday cards, and before long Felix finds himself with plenty of cash … Continue reading Blog Tour – Felix Unlimited →

You can also find the extract here, and additional Wave Riders content via the blog tour (check out the banner below for information). Wave Riders is published by Macmillan, and is available to buy from all good booksellers. Be sure to check out the BookBound review of Lauren's newest title, coming soon.

The Ash House Written by Angharad Walker.  Publishing on 2nd SeptemberPublished by Chicken House. A young lad is left at the door of what he thinks is an summer camp, somewhere where he can rest to get over an illness  So he’s surprised when he discoverers no adults,  they don’t know he’s coming and all … Continue reading Even More Middle Grade Magic →

The secret detective Written by Ella Risbridger. Published by Nosy Crow.  Isobel Petty has been orphaned, she has to leave India and travel by boat to live in England with an uncle she’s never met. Aboard the boat she witnesses a man being thrown overboard  or did she? She drags two new reluctant friends to … Continue reading More Middle Grade Magic →

These books are perfect for children who are able to start to read longer books, these build up a child’s confidence,  these are usually books which have short chapters,  pictures and bigger writing.  Here’s a run down of some of the best ones currently available.  Magnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar Written by Ruth Quayle. … Continue reading Fantastic First Chapter Books from Nosy Crow →

Award-winning author, Sita Brahmachari writes about the event she will be doing with Jane Ray at the National Maritime Museum on 18 June as part of the Pop Up Festival Presents free lived-streamed festival 14-18 June.  For more details about this amazing festival and to see the programme of bestselling writers, poets and illustrators go to: … Continue reading Pop Up Festival Presents Swallows Kiss →

Helen's Review Erik and Hans, two German boys, Ruby and Kate two English girls,  In a normal time they wouldn't have anything to do with each other, but it’s not a normal time, there living through WW2. On a September afternoon they all face chooses. Who do the trust? A story of friendship,  family,  danger, … Continue reading The Swallows Flight – BookBound Reviews →