Wildsmith: City of Secrets Written by Liz Flanagan Illustrations by Joe Todd-Stanton The first book in the series was amazing and I couldn’t wait to catch up with Rowan in this latest instalment. Rowan starts to embrace her gifts as a magical wildsmith who heals and speaks to animals. But saving a young pegasus brings … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2024 (Part One)
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A Ship in the Dark
Upon first glance of this latest book by Yarrow Townsend I was immediately curious as to the title and the stunning book cover design portraying what could only be a brave and adventurous cliff climbing girl, a girl who is surrounded by a stunning ocean view. This book is published by Chicken House, who never … Continue reading A Ship in the Dark
Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2024 (Part Two)
The November Witches Written by Jennifer Claessen The November Witches is the follow up to the excellent October Witches . The October Witches follows Clem, a young witch experiencing her first time with magic. Coming from a family of witches, Clem has watched every woman in her family grow and play with her magic. But … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2024 (Part Two)
Delta and the Lost City
Often, in my home, I will express to my children my excitement for new books and blogging opportunities that have arrived, and one of those occasions happened to be with my 15 year old son with whom I shared Umbrella Mouse, Anna's debut title, with. The mere mention of Anna's name to him conjured up … Continue reading Delta and the Lost City
Lost In Time
Post written by Dawn Treacher More and more in my job I’m using books to aid me in explaining situations to children and this is going to be another that I will be using.For Connie’s Gran time is shrinking due to dementia, and it’s as if Gramps has a secret he will never tell; but … Continue reading Lost In Time
Culhwch and Olwen – Blog Tour
If there is ever the opportunity to read a book written by Catherine Fisher then you are in for a treat, and this latest title, Culhwch and Olwen, is a prime example of her fantastic writing and incredible storytelling. This is the first publication from Graffeg's new imprint, Cadno, and they have picked a gem … Continue reading Culhwch and Olwen – Blog Tour
Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2024 (Part One)
Things That Go Bump Written by Kathryn Foxfield Kathryn Foxfield is one of my favourite YA horror writers, so when I discovered she had written a MG horror book I knew I needed to read it, then get a copy for my library. Her YA books are very dark so I was interested to see … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2024 (Part One)
Middle Grade Must Reads – May 2024
City of Spies Written by Iszi Lawrence illustrations by Elisa Paganelli Published by Bloomsbury It's 1780 and the struggle for American independence is raging. In New York, twelve-year-old Aiden Blaise is sure that the British will win soon. How can a few rebel colonies hold out against the might of the British crown? And anyway he's … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – May 2024
Ghosts of Mars: The Adventures of Eva Knight
Written by Stuart White Illustrations by Jennifer Jamieson Stuart White came to my attention with his marvellous book The Nameless, it was such an amazing YA book so when I saw this MG book I couldn’t wait to read it. How would you feel if you were born on Mars, were the most famous person … Continue reading Ghosts of Mars: The Adventures of Eva Knight
Greenwild : The City Beyond The Sea
It was a day like a freshly peeled orange: bright and zesty and sweet. The smell of Spring was in the air at Mallowmarsh, and Daisy Thistledown was feeling hopeful. If, like me, you had the pleasure of reading Greenwild : The World Behind The Door, which published in June 2023 (in Hardback, or January … Continue reading Greenwild : The City Beyond The Sea
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