Diary of an Accidental Witch: Flying High Written by Perdita and Honor Cargill Illustrations by Katie SaundersPublished by Stripes I’d loved the first Diary of an Accidental Witch book. I thought it was an amazing idea and I was delighted when I received a gifted copy of the second book in the series, Flying High. … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – April
Spellstoppers by Cat Gray
I recently had the pleasure of reading the incredible Spellstoppers, which is due to be published in time for summer break, and will undoubtedly be a huge hit with chapter book readers through Cat Gray's incredible talent in creating a magical world for readers to fall head over heels into, and indulge their imaginations with … Continue reading Spellstoppers by Cat Gray
Discussing the Summer 2022 must read middle grade adventure, Spellstoppers, with author Cat Gray
It is always such a highlight of blogging to be able to pose questions to the author of a book that I know readers will want to know the answers of to, and I always advocate being able to do this sort of feature after having read an exceptional read, and that is exactly how … Continue reading Discussing the Summer 2022 must read middle grade adventure, Spellstoppers, with author Cat Gray
Sharing some of our latest favourite early chapter reads with you
Sam (@SamJdThomas) Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest Written by Ole KonneckePublished by Gecko Press This is a gorgeous hardback that is a real treat for early chapter book readers, and not only is it rich in text, but it is also rich in illustrative content. The book is themed with minimal colour palette, which makes … Continue reading Sharing some of our latest favourite early chapter reads with you
Dread Wood – The all new Must Read from Jennifer Killick
Incy Wincy spider climbed up the water spout, Down came the rain and washed the Spider out, Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, So Incy Wincy spider climbed up the spout again. Now I know you are all wondering what the nursery rhyme Incy Wincy Spider has to do with the book, … Continue reading Dread Wood – The all new Must Read from Jennifer Killick
2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – March
The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke Written by Kirsty Applebaum Published by Nosy Crow I have a lot of time for Kirsty Applebaum, her pervious books have been brilliant, and Troofriend was one of the first books I read as a librarian. So I was looking forward to reading this book, and she didn’t disappoint. Lonny … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – March
Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
I would like to wish all those celebrating Mothers Day today a day to cherish, and one that is full of the most incredible moments that you each hold dear for years to come. I know for myself it will involve all the usual activities that come with the impending school week ahead - laundry, … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
The Rewilders
Helen (@helenbyles) Anyone who knows me well, knows I love big cats. When I visit the zoo or wildlife park I head straight for the big cats. Even my school lanyard has tiger stripes on it. So when I discover a book on a Lynx I know I need to read it. And I wasn’t … Continue reading The Rewilders
Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You
Helen - When Camilla was only 8 years old she was diagnosed with autism. Like all autistic people she sees the world differently, but over the years she has used science to explain her life. In this non fiction book we see the world through her eyes Like every book there will be chapters that … Continue reading Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You
Celebrating the start of Spring with The Magic of Seasons
When we here the word Seasons we immediately think of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, and can extend on what the weather/temperatures we experience in relation to each typically tend to be, but there is so much more about Seasons that we are not even aware happens and exists as a consequence of the Seasons, … Continue reading Celebrating the start of Spring with The Magic of Seasons
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