Written by Dan Smith Published by Chicken House There are always going to be authors that never shy away from difficult subjects, Dan Smith is one such author. Everything he has ever written has been thought provoking and powerful to read. The wall between us is one such book. Berlin, 1961. Anja and Monika are … Continue reading The Wall Between Us
Call of the Titanic
Written by Lindsay Galvin Published by Chicken House Ever since I was young I have always had a fascination with The Titanic, I find it really sad but interesting. So when I heard about this book I was very keen to read it. I took it on holiday and soon I was at sea. Young … Continue reading Call of the Titanic
When Dad’s Hair Took Off
Written by Jorg Muhle Published by Gecko Press One day, Dad’s hair decided it was tired of being brushed and combed. It wanted a life of its own, to see the world. It took off. Out of the bathroom, into the kitchen, and before you could say, ”Hairsta la vista, baby!” it was gone. Dad … Continue reading When Dad’s Hair Took Off
Stikki the Squirrel
Written and Illustrated by Jane H Wood Sometimes all children want in this world is a place to escape, a place where they can forget about school, family problems and other issues they may have. They want to go somewhere where they can visit that's calm but also have an adventure. So this book is … Continue reading Stikki the Squirrel
Greenwild : The World Behind The Door
Illustration by Elisa Paganelli Daisy is used to moving around, and has done a great deal of travelling in her young life whilst accompanying her mum for work related travel, so when she hears of another upcoming trip it doesn't concern her at all, that is until her mum explains she will be leaving Daisy … Continue reading Greenwild : The World Behind The Door
The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams by Victoria Williamson
Helen (@helenbyles) I'm a daydreamer and several times a day I get shouted out by a member of my family because they are talking to me but I’m off at a far away place. I especially find this happens when I'm reading a really good book, I get so involved in the story I find … Continue reading The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams by Victoria Williamson
BookBound review Bigfoot Island
Helen (@helenbyles)- There’s always something nice about a series of books, you become invested in the characters, you follow their story and you know where you want the series and characters to go. When I get a book in a series I always re-read either the last couple of chapters or even the book before … Continue reading BookBound review Bigfoot Island
Silver Linings by Fiona Woodcock
Now that the book is out, I can’t imagine the cover any other way, but I’ve enjoyed taking a rummage through my files to rediscover how the idea came together.I started talking about cover ideas with my publisher, Greenwillow quite early on when I’d only illustrated a couple of the interior spreads. I knew that … Continue reading Silver Linings by Fiona Woodcock
Euro Spies
Written by Lindsay Littleson Samia is thrilled to win a sight-seeing holiday to Europe, but when shots are fired in the middle of the night on the Euro Metro, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary school trip. The enigmatic chaperone, Miss Watson, is forced to admit that the trip is being used as … Continue reading Euro Spies
Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch
Written by Derek Keilty Illustrations by Magda Brol Published by Scallywag Press It is Ivy Newt’s birthday and her Royal parents are preparing a wonderful surprise for her. It is meant to be a simple but spectacular temporary disappearing act but somehow something goes wrong. Ivy’s parents seem to have disappeared for good! Ivy and … Continue reading Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch
