When I was contacted by the publicist involved with Lucy's latest book I posed the idea of including a very special young lady, an avid book reader and total bookworm, who is the intended reader age for the book. Amelia is someone I love to bestow my love of books upon whenever the opportunity arises, … Continue reading The Island at the Edge of the Night – Special Guest Review and Author Interview
The Island at the Edge of Night – Double Review
@SamJDThomas Immediately immersing you in an unfolding mystery you join Faye, a young girl that is due to depart her family home she shares with her father and auntie. She is heading to boarding school, which isn't an unfamiliar situation for Faye to find herself in, she has previously been enrolled in several, but this … Continue reading The Island at the Edge of Night – Double Review
YA Must Reads – April 2024 (Part Two)
You Wouldn’t Catch Me Dead Written by Tess James-Mackey Over the last 6 months I have developed a love for murder mysteries YA books, so I was delighted when this came out. The only thing worse than being lost . . . is being found. Keely planned to keep her head down at her new school … Continue reading YA Must Reads – April 2024 (Part Two)
Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part Two)
Ever since becoming aware of Barrington Stoke's fantastic titles they publish primarily for the benefit of dyslexic readers, of all ages and reading stages, I have come to really appreciate the invaluable resources they provide as we look to offer reading for pleasure opportunities to all children. Printed on yellow paper, as required for dyslexic … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part Two)
Picture Books for Older Children
Some people believe that picture books are only meant for younger children and that older children don’t benefit from picture books. All children learn through picture books and here are some amazing ones for older children. The Selfish Giant Written by Oscar Wilde Illustrated by Ritva Voutila The children always played in the Giant's garden, … Continue reading Picture Books for Older Children
The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots
Written by Barbara Henderson I don't watch television, I find it really boring, but recently I have discovered a liking for documentaries about Kings and Queen of Tudor times. For some reason I find them fascinating. I have learnt about Queen Victoria, Henry V and Queen Mary of Scots. So I was really interested in … Continue reading The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots
YA Fantasy by Aneesa Marufu
The Balloon Thief Published by Chicken House I love Fantasy books so I couldn’t wait to dive in and start this series. For Khadija, the only escape from her father’s arranged betrothal is the sky. When she spots a rogue hot air balloon fighting against its ropes, she leaps at the chance for adventure. Khadija … Continue reading YA Fantasy by Aneesa Marufu
Safiyyah’s War
Written by Hiba Noor Khan Andersen Press It took me and a year 6 teacher at my school a couple of years to convince the leadership team that World War 2 needed to be studied in year 6. To aid our topic I put together a list of books set during the war that would … Continue reading Safiyyah’s War
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Written by P. A. Staff Another new series to read, I couldn’t wait to start this. A boy with no memory. A world searching for a hero.Casander Darkbloom has no memory, lives outside a curiosity shop, and experiences random surges of uncontrollable energy in his limbs. When he inexplicably brings a stuffed raven to life, … Continue reading Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part One)
Ever since becoming aware of Barrington Stoke's fantastic titles they publish primarily for the benefit of dyslexic readers, of all ages and reading stages, I have come to really appreciate the invaluable resources they provide as we look to offer reading for pleasure opportunities to all children. Printed on yellow paper, as required for dyslexic … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part One)
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