This is an incredible read that children will undoubtedly enjoy immensely, especially as it combines historical details and historical figures within an utterly brilliant story of survival and adventure. The story has a timeless feel reminiscent of classics such as Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist as the main character's are children living within the streets and … Continue reading The House of Hidden Wonders – Sharon Gosling
Published by Nosy Crow Publication date 2nd April 2020 Troofriend is the remarkable new title from author Kirsty Applebaum, told from the viewpoint of one of the robots that have been created to provide welcome and much needed companionship to children who lack siblings or friends. Main character Sarah is an only child and struggles … Continue reading Troofriend by Kirsty Applebaum
On the 2nd April 2020 the third instalment of the Clifftoppers series by Fleur Hitchcock was published by Nosy Crow, and just like the two books that precede it in the series there is an amazing adventure story awaiting readers. With four fantastic children determined to solve a mystery that awaits them on Thorn Island, … Continue reading A Clifftoppers Conversation – with Fleur Hitchcock
Noah Bradley is unable to maintain friendships or make long term plans as he is never certain how long he will live in the same place for. For every year of his life he has had to pack up his belongings, leave his friends behind, enlist at yet another new school, and start the whole … Continue reading The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley – Amber Lee Dodd
Given that we are currently in lockdown, book shops are closed, public libraries are shut, and book launch events are not possible either, it falls upon social media to promote books that are currently publishing and I want to play my part in making people aware of the fantastic books now available, especially as reading … Continue reading Happy Publication Day – 2nd April 2020
The second title in this stunning new series from the phenomenal writing/illustrating duo Guy Bass and Pete Williamson was published on the 7th March, The Haunting of Luna Moon, and it is equally as brilliant as the first, which you can read my blog/review on here. With an entirely new lead character for Skeleton Keys … Continue reading Skeleton Keys – The Haunting of Luna Moon
The first in a new series of books that introduce a BAME main character to the world, Anisha Accidental Detective is the newly published debut title from Serena Patel. Anisha even has a sidekick in the form of best friend Milo, an unpopular redhead that lives a few houses away- which is also fantastic given … Continue reading Anisha, Accidental Detective by Serena Patel
A huge warm welcome back to my blog to Barrington Stoke who have supported my efforts to feature top quality children's fiction for a while now by supplying me with new their releases I request from them. For those new to school libraries, children's literature, and a world that involves looking for titles printed in … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke this Spring
March 21st is International Poetry Day, a day when people shine a light on poetry across the world, so I thought I would take the opportunity (albeit two days late) to shine a light on the poetry my mum wrote recently - especially as it was Mothers Day yesterday too! The poems in this blog … Continue reading Celebrating International Poetry Day – Sharing Poetry written by my Mum
The utterly stunning front cover of the book The Ice Bear Miracle by Cerrie Burnell is designed by Sandra Dieckmann, and indicative of the magic and mystery that awaits readers as they embark on a breathtaking journey of discovery alongside the main characters. Set in a cold and desolate landscape this book is perfect for … Continue reading The Ice Bear Miracle – Cerrie Burnell
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