In 2017 Amy Wilson published her debut middle grade title A Girl Called Owl which told readers of the magical world in which Jack Frost dwells, and vividly brought it to life with beautiful detailings of Jack Frost conjuring amazing icy masterpieces in the early mornings frosty atmosphere or playing with the North Wind. It … Continue reading Owl and the Lost Boy – Blog Tour
There is no better way to encourage a love of books and reading then to introduce books and stories to babies as early as possible - even as early as in the womb! I have seen first hand the positive long term influence and effect that sharing books with babies has, to the point where … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books for Babies and Toddlers #3
Published at the start of the academic year by Bloomsbury Education, the heroes themed High Low books have proven a valuable addition to my library, and I am excited to share my reasons for advocating these titles via my blog platform, so that others can benefit from an awareness to the potential these titles have … Continue reading 10 Reasons why I love the Bloomsbury High/Low Heroes Titles
In February 2018 Padraig Kenny published his debut children's literature title Tin, and it not only won Waterstones Book of the Month but it was also nominated for the Carnegie. In April 2019 Padraig's second middle grade title was published, and Pog became the Independent Bookseller's Book of the Month. This month has seen the … Continue reading The Monsters of Rookhaven – Blog Tour Feature
I find it takes the perfect mix of ingredients, a sprinkling of serendipity, and a good stir to make a story! In Elsetime’s case, it took just three main ingredients for the tale to be born: First, came treasure hunting. I am a big fan of beachcombing and mudlarking the shores of rivers, searching the … Continue reading The Recipe for Elsetime – Blog Tour Feature by author Eve McDonnell
One of the first things that you notice about Julia Golding's newly published book is the stunning female character in the front and centre of the cover. She looks strong, determined, and most of all authentic. Her authenticity to her culture is evident through her clothing, and confidence around exotic animals. As you read further … Continue reading The Tigers in the Tower – Julia Golding
There is no history of mankind, there are only many histories of all kinds of aspects of human life. And one of these is the history of political power. This is elevated into the history of the world. - Karl Popper What kind of history did you learn at school? A series of dates, linking … Continue reading Fiction in the cracks – how writing kids historical novels can fill the gaps in our knowledge – by Julia Golding
Published on 3rd September 2020 by ScholasticPerfect for fans of Amy Wilson, J K Rowling, Winnie and Wilbur, and Beast Quest.Features stunning illustrations throughout As someone who is delighted to come across literature to recommend to children that are fans of a specific theme or character, I am delighted to have had the opportunity to … Continue reading The Accidental Wizard by Kimberly Pauley – Blog Tour
True story. One January I asked my English class of 12-13 year-olds whether they had read any books over the Christmas break. Most said they had, so we chatted about what they liked or might recommend to others. It was a good mix: a few YA thrillers, Wonder, a couple of sports biographies, some sci-fi … Continue reading Writing At Home – Blog Tour Feature by Fire Boy author J.M.Joseph
Recently I was lucky enough to be supplied with a selection of books from the Bloomsbury Readers title list, and as I sat and read through some of the titles I could see more and more opportunities for them within the school I work - whether it be in classrooms or the library, for use … Continue reading Bloomsbury Readers
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