Written by Abi Elphinstone Illustrations by Kristina Kister Published by Simon and Schuster The second instalment to the new Ember Spark trilogy (though I hope it ends up being an entire series *fingers firmly crossed) arrived in bookstores in October, and I obviously ordered the Indie Bookshop edition - with sprayed edge design - from … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix
Infinity's Secret Written by Katie Tsang and Kevin Tsang I absolutely loved everything about The Dragon Realm series, so I was so excited to read the author's new dragon series. It’s been five years since the Dragon Realm fell into the Human Realm and both populations are now living side by side. But dangerous magical … Continue reading Dragon Force – Books 1 and 2
The Great Reindeer Rescue Written by Stephen Mangan Illustrations by Anita Mangan Published by Scholastic It’s Christmas Eve and one of Santa's reindeers, Dave, is FED UP. He's stuck behind boastful Rudolph again and a fart-in-the-face is the LAST STRAW. In the commotion, Santa crash lands on the roof of nine-year-old Holly’s home causing an … Continue reading Festive Chapter Books for Confident Readers – Christmas 2024
Starminster Written by Megan Hopkins The first thing I noticed about this book was the breathtaking cover, it was one of these covers that gives nothing of the story away. But the one thing I did know was that it was going to be an amazing adventure. Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – November 2024 (Part Three)
Witchspark Written by Dominique Valente Published by Usborne There are some authors that get me excited when they publish a new book and Dominique Valente is one such author. Her Starfell series was brilliant and it had everything I wanted in a book. So I was delighted that when this book was announced it was … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – November 2024 (Part Two)
Auntie Medusa and Me Written by Marie Basting Marie Basting has a bit of a reputation for writing bonkers books, and after reading this I feel I have to agree. I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I'm a … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – November 2024 (Part One)
Written by Alastair Chisholm It’s always a treat when Alastair Chisholm releases a new book. Orion Lost is the book that got my son into MG books. And I absolutely loved The Consequence Girl. So when it was announced that this was going to be a 3 book series I knew this was going to … Continue reading I Am Wolf
From the author of the Witch War series, and more recently the equally festive Tinsel : The Girl Who Invented Christmas, comes the absolute treat that is Sprouts. I would have loved this book when I was an avid reader in my childhood, so much so I would have read and reread it so I … Continue reading Sprouts
Dreamstalkers : The Night Train Written by Sarah Driver The cover of this book is so appealing and I couldn’t wait to read it . Everything changed the day the dreams disappeared… and the nightmares came. Twelve-year-old Bea lives with her mother Ula and her owl Pip in a cottage on the wild moors. Since … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – October 2024 (Part One)
As a huge fan of Chris Vick's work I was delighted to have the opportunity to be sent over this latest title, and I am genuinely honoured to have the chance to write my review as part of the blog tour for Shadow Creatures, which is published by Zephyr, and is available to buy from … Continue reading Shadow Creatures
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