Proof copy front cover When Luna, Margot and Fabien realise they are about to be evicted from their family home they sit together brainstorming ways to help and then they come across an advert in the local paper stating if the right person applies for the right reasons they could win an island. They write … Continue reading We Won an Island →

Another month that will definitely leave us all spoilt for choice with Picture Books, here is a round up of my favourites due for publication this April. Little Green Donkey Front cover A hilarious tale from Anuska Allepuz of a Donkey that is happy to just eat grass, unwilling to try any other foods suggested … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – April (Part One) →

Proof copy cover 'Granda's words came to her again. Create a better world. That was what they had to do now'. Bonnie lives with her Granda by the coast in an area patrolled by border guards who prevent anyone coming or going and soon take an interest in Bonnies repeated absences from school, which is … Continue reading The House of Light →

This week involved a brilliant day visiting the clpe library in London, and it was worth it! The bookcases have the most amazing selection of book titles from all over the publishing industry and instantly inspired me, and the staff at the library had brilliant knowledge of childrens literature and an enthusiasm for the surroundings … Continue reading My trip to the CLPE Library in London →

March has seen an abundance of new titles enter the world of children's literature, especially picture books. Continuing on from my previous picture book post this month (Peeking at Picture Books - March) are the following books that I would highly recommend. Cherry Blossom and Paper Planes The stunning illustrations within this book are the … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – March (part 2) →

Our eldest, Jed, got born first out of all of us. Our youngest, Trig, - he got born four years later. And me, Maggie, I was in-between. The middler, worse luck. Maggie is the middle child and as such is shown none of the praise, respect, aspirations and reward given to the eldest child of … Continue reading The Middler →

December is convinced she will transform into a bird, with wings coming out of the scar on her back. Spending all of her free time training and preparing for her transformation, she can frequently be found climbing up trees or eating seeds at the dinner table. Having grown up in the care system spending short … Continue reading Extraordinary Birds →

Front cover When Dylan wants to impress a girl he likes he buys her a scented candle for her birthday. Whilst over at Beth's house he lights the candle for her to enjoy as per her request, until the sound of her mum coming up the stairs frightens them and the candle is quickly extinguished … Continue reading How to Rob a Bank →

Front Cover Lyla lives in the year 2099, where toilets no longer need flushing, little brothers still invade your private space, and even the strongest of friendships get tested. When Lyla and her best friend Bianca discuss Biancas upcoming birthday party plans Lyla is confident of her invite, so much so she buys her friends … Continue reading A Moon Girl Stole my Friend →