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)
Brilliant Board Books this June 2024 (Part One)
Tales from Acorn Woods : Frog's Day Out I was absolutely delighted when Macmillan sent me out a copy of this stunning Board Book from the Tales from Acorn Wood series, with this being the 10th book. What isn't to love about a Board Book written by the author behind such stellar titles as The … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books this 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
An Interview with Catherine Emmett
Hi Catherine, thank you so much for letting me interview you. I’m a HUGE fan of The RainbowFlamingo and would love you to answer these ten questions below: Can you tell readers what they can expect from your new picture book, The RainbowFlamingo?The Rainbow Flamingo is a great big burst of colour on the outside, … Continue reading An Interview with Catherine Emmett
Ele Fountain event opportunity for Suffolk Primary Schools
This Autumn, children’s charity The Children’s Bookshow is offering Suffolk primary schools the chance to see award-winning author, Ele Fountain in a live performance at The New Wolsey Theatre. Ele Fountain’s performance will take place as a part of The Children’s Bookshow Autumn programme. The full programme can be found on The Children’s Bookshow website. On … Continue reading Ele Fountain event opportunity for Suffolk Primary Schools
Beautiful Board Books from Nosy Crow – May 2024
Where's Mr Tractor? This title in the series from Ingela P.Arrhenius is one of the latest that features a vehicle at the centre of it, and given we are leaving spring and entering summer it is perfectly timed with families heading off on a trips to farms, and that we see/spot tractors around the countryside … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books from Nosy Crow – May 2024
Perfect Picture Books this May 2024 (Part One)
There's A Gorilla At The Door! Written by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Sam Caldwell, this picture book in Hardcover was published on 1st February 2024, and is just as much fun as the cover indicates! We join a young girl called Daphne who isn't at all happy about moving in to her stepdad's … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books this May 2024 (Part One)
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
Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos
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
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