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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Written by Ian Hunter It seemed every time I went on Twitter someone was talking about Fyn Carter, so I made a mental note to read this . So I was delighted when Ian Hunter emailed me saying he was setting up a blog tour and did I want to be part of it. So … Continue reading Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos
Attack of the Vampire Sheep Written by Emily-Jane Clark like many librarians, I have reluctant readers, these are the children who really don’t want to read unless you can find a book that piques their interest. THis is one such book. And if I had to describe this book in one word that word would … Continue reading The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom Books
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzoJbF-LIT- When it comes to Abi Elphinstone I feel theres no need for introductions, her work speaks for itself, and from 2018's Sky Song through to this latest book I have delighted in every chance to devour the exquisite stories that Abi writes, and tumble head first into the astonishingly beautiful and vast worlds she … Continue reading Discussing Ember Spark with Abi Elphinstone
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