The first thing to say is that I wrote The Screen Thief before the Covid 19 pandemic, before lockdown changed our relationship with technology and before we all came to rely so much on screens to keep us connected with friends and family. When I wrote a story about a small creature who gobbles up … Continue reading The Screen Thief – Inspiration behind the Story – Blog Tour feature by Helen Docherty →

The race Written by Roy Peachey Published by Cranachan Publishing on 23rd May 1944 Eric Liddell is in a war zone, a far cry from the day he won gold in the Olympic games. He is used to running a race, but is this on race he won’t win.? Fast forward to the present day … Continue reading What Helen Read Next (2) – A Selection of Must Reads →

Felix Unlimited. Written by Andrew Norriss  Published by David Flickling Books.  Felix is a teenager and all he wants to do is run a business.   He hits on the idea of putting birthday cards on line for sale, he soon realises that he needs help so he in  lists the help of school friends.   They … Continue reading What Helen Read Next (1) – A Selection of Must Reads →

One Lone Swallow - Corinne Fenton and Owen Swan Published by New Frontier PublishingRRP - £11.99 (HB) Stunningly illustrated, this story tells of how a Swallow makes her journey over rooftops and land, to find her partner. Leaving her young behind, the Swallow is determined to find him, and perseveres in doing so, only to … Continue reading Picture Book Perfection (3) →

44 Tiny Acrobats - Sylvia Bishop published by Little TigerRRP - £6.99 (pb) The second title in the series, following on from 44 Tiny Secrets which introduced readers to Betsy and her 44 talented and clever mice, this instalment sees Betsy becoming curious about family links to a circus that has arrived in town. Unintentionally … Continue reading Early Chapter Books to Enjoy →

Due for publication on 3rd June, this latest book by author Dom Conlon is the perfect choice for 8+year olds, with the content combining punchy text with eye catching illustrations by Heidi Cannon, this book offers an engaging storyline that will definitely interest early chapter readers as much as it will confident chapter readers that … Continue reading Meet Matilda Rocket Builder – Dom Conlon →

Written by Jess Kidd.  Nine year old Alfie has become an orphan after the tragic accidents suffered by his parents.  He is sent to live with his 2 aunts who he has never met.  They are very strange and very soon Alfie realises that they are different, their witches. After a while he makes friends … Continue reading Everyday Magic →

By Jim Beckett. Harley is staying with her grandparents in there caravan,  its just a normal visit until one by one her grandparents go to the toilet and suddenly explodes. Yes you read right explodes. It turns out her grandparents are actually guardians to the land of the dead, but there time is up and … Continue reading The Caravan at the Edge of Doom →

By Kate Gilby Smithdue for publication 10th June 2021 Sadly Alex's mum died, soon after she was born,  so she was looked after by her uncle Henry. They adored each other and they were so alike. Alex loved being home schooled by her uncle, but as time passed she realised she wanted to go to … Continue reading The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody →