This beautifully written book is penned by Lucy Strange, author of many incredible middle grade titles including Our Castle by the Sea, which was shortlisted for a Waterstones Book Prize, and though Sisters of the Lost Marsh officially published in November 2021 I have only recently had the pleasure of sitting down and reading it. … Continue reading Sisters of the Lost Marsh
I Heard a Bird
Written and Illustrations by Rob Ramsden Published by Scallywag Press A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by some cats fighting. As she searches for her bird, she encounters many other intriguing animals and insects. Then, after sitting down to listen to and enjoy the sounds of nature all around, suddenly her bird … Continue reading I Heard a Bird
The Adventures That Inspired Me by Daniel Dockery
Wendington Jones and The Missing Tree is a classic adventure tale, packed with action, twists and turns. But just what is a classic adventure story - the sort the inspired Wendington, and me, to get here. Well I always loved stories where someone learns of something strange and wonderful out in the world. Something so … Continue reading The Adventures That Inspired Me by Daniel Dockery
Woodwitch
There are always some books and authors that when they release a book, you know that you need to read that book, and as soon as you get the book everything stops until you have finished reading it. Hedgewitch was one of those books and I quickly fell in love with the book and the characters. … Continue reading Woodwitch
The Way of Dog
Written by Zana Fraillon Published by Chicken House Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm. Taken from his mamma and locked in a concrete cage, what he yearns for most is Family. To belong is The Way of Dog. But no one wants him. Just as his chances of adoption … Continue reading The Way of Dog
Middle Grade Must Reads – March 2023
The Blackthorn Branch by Elen Caldecott Published by Andersen Press In a small Welsh village, the fair folk are stirring under the mountain. The Fair folk ,who lure children into their underworld. What a description for a book, what a way to hook children and adults in. Cassie’s brother Byron is having problems, at home and … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – March 2023
Looking back at some of my Literary favourites
The Midnight Guardians Christmas 1940 and Col has been evacuated from London to the country to stay with an aunt. Both Col’s parents are dead and he only has a sister who is left behind in London. Together with Col's childhood imaginary friends ( a Bengal tiger, a badger and a miniature knight ) they … Continue reading Looking back at some of my Literary favourites
Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest by Liz Flanagan
Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest is written by Liz Flanagan, author of the Legends of the Sky trilogy, a fantasy dragon themed three book instalment that if you haven't yet had the pleasure of you should definitely add to your reading lists. After reading this February publication, Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest, I am hopeful … Continue reading Wildsmith Into The Dark Forest by Liz Flanagan
Saving Neverland – The Must Read of 2023
Published by Puffin on 5th January Perfect for readers aged 8+ Stunningly illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez Number 14 Darlington Road, looks like a perfectly ordinary townhouse - at first glance, anyway, but magic is good at hiding . . . when it's waiting for the right person to discover it . . . Whenever there … Continue reading Saving Neverland – The Must Read of 2023
Wildsmith
Written by Liz Flanagan Illustrations by Joe Todd Stanton Published by Uclan When war comes to her city, Rowan and her mum must flee to the Dark Forest to live with the grandfather Rowan never knew she had - and his white wolf Arto. Although she misses her father, Rowan makes new friends, including a … Continue reading Wildsmith
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