After reading and thoroughly enjoying Toby and the Silver Blood Witches I was keen to find out more about what had inspired author Sally Doherty to write this first in a new series for 8-12 year olds, and her journey to publication, so I invited Sally to take part in an interview for the blog, … Continue reading Exclusive interview with Sally Doherty, author of Toby and the Silver Blood Witches
Written by Catherine Fisher Published by Firefly Press Helen I couldn’t wait to read this book, The cover is amazing and I was drawn to it. The book consists of 9 different stories that are all magical. Of course you will have your own favourite story. My favourite one is the title story Red Gloves. In it, a … Continue reading BookBound review The Red Gloves and Other Stories
Written by Kathy Weeks Fully illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff Published by Hodder books Helen (@helenbyles) When you first see the book the cover stands out, it’s bright pink and very modern. Then you read the back of the book hooks you in, you find yourself with a silly grin on your face knowing that you … Continue reading BookBound review Harper Drew
Written by Dan Smith Published by Chicken House 1942 in Singapore and the Japanese have just invaded Singapore, Nisha's home has been destroyed so Nisha and her mother decide to escape to England to say with her British grandmother in her fathers ancestral home. After a long journey they arrive in bleak northern England. Her … Continue reading Nisha’s War
Looking for my Mummy This is such an adorable book for little ones, that tells about how little bunny is eager to have a cuddle with mummy rabbit, and subsequently goes on an adventure whilst searching for mum. There are flaps on each page to interact with, which allow the reader to uncover other animals … Continue reading More Perfect Board Books by Little Tiger
Witch Written by Finbar Hawkins Published by Zephyr I was hooked by page1. This is a powerful story that will hook you in, you will find yourself constantly saying just one more page. Every and her sister Dill watch their witch mother killed, Every needs to avenge her death, and she will do anything to … Continue reading Kick Off your 2022 YA Adventure with these Must Reads
So I will admit I’d never read a graphic novel until recently when I decided to dive head first into the titles available in this genre. In this blog I share three of the titles I enjoyed, all of which are published by the fabulous David Fickling Books. Georgia and the edge of the World … Continue reading The Graphic Novel Experience
Be sure to check out January recommendations here. Escape Room Written by Christopher Edge Publishes on 3rd February by Nosy Crow Well what can I say, there was so much talk on twitter about ghost book, I had to get myself a copy. By the beginning of chapter 2 I desperately wanted a go in the Escape room, … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – February (Part One)
I Love You to the Moon and Back - by Amelia Hepworth and illustrated by Tim Warnes (Hardcover) With short rhyming sentences throughout this book that detail activities that the parent and child bear do with one another that personify their love for one another, this is a beautiful book for parents to share with … Continue reading The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (2) – Titles from Little Tiger
Firstly, I should say that the ‘writing’ of the graphic novel is not the main part. The illustrating of a graphic novel is the bulk of the creation of the work. (And that’s not me.) The amazing Jess Bradley illustrates the Agent Moose books. 😊 The entire process of creating a graphic novel is the … Continue reading Writing a Graphic Novel by Mo O’Hara
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