Helen (@HelenByles) Having read and enjoyed the Rosie Raja series I was looking forward to seeing what this had to offer. When adventure calls – the Time Travellers answer Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are thrown together on a trip to Parliament, where they are fascinated by all the history that happened there. Little do they … Continue reading Time Travellers – Adventure Calling
Anyone who knows me really well will know of my love of dragons. So I jumped at the chance to read this book and take part in the blog tour. When my copy arrived it came with this lovely golden book jacket that was truly beautiful. Of course the cover has remained in place and I … Continue reading Paper Dragons : The Fight For The Hidden Realm
I love a YA book so I was really interested in what lay ahead for me This is a story about Noori and Aamir. A story about grief, family, and the unexpected turns life can take. A story of first love.Noori has it all sussed out. She may only be sixteen and a Bollywood fanatic … Continue reading Seven Days
Written by Kieran Larwood Illustrations by Sam Usher There are some authors and illustrators that you know you are guaranteed a good book. Every book Kieron Larwood has ever written has been amazing from Podkin to The Treekeeper there's something for everyone, if you are like me then you will love everything he writes, the … Continue reading Carnival of the Hunted
I usually write dark thrillers or horror novels. I had just finished writing an adult thriller about a missing child (Little Rumours) and, if I’m honest it had put me in a dark place (the missing child I’d chosen to write about was the same age as mine, and I put a lot of myself … Continue reading Writing Hannah Messenger by Bryony Pearce
Helen (@HelenByles) The first thing that is going to grab your attention is the stunning cover. It really makes you want to pick it up and it also gives you a good idea of the story. While helping in Grandpa's shop, Bramble discovers a strange scarlet mask. A tingling in her fingers tells her to … Continue reading Diamond Jack – Your Magic OR Your Life (Double Review)
In my school library I have a new section of books all dedicated to sport. There are some non fiction and some fiction books and I’ll be honest this section is always bare. The children now seem to have an interest in Gymnastics which of course is wonderful but I have been lacking reading material. … Continue reading Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @HelenByles
When it comes to gymnastics my knowledge is fairly limited, with my children's lessons giving me an amateur level of understanding and appreciation, but that changed with reading Winner takes Gold by Eloise Smith, with her insightful writing that includes many vantage points from the various characters especially the female protagonist, Pearl. The attention to … Continue reading Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @SamJDThomas
With Frances Hardinge as author and Emily Gravett illustrating, you can be sure that this is going to be one of the books you want in your collection, whether that be at home or in school. The cover design draws you to pick up this book, curious about what adventure awaits you, and I curled … Continue reading Island of Whispers
If You Read This Written by Kereen Getten When Brie was younger, her mama would surprise her with treasure hunts around their town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie’s favourite memories. Now on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part One
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