The Girl Who Talked to Trees – Blog Tour

This book is a keepsake in every sense of the word. The text is as captivating as it is immersive, and author Natasha Farrant has absolutely written a modern day classic in The Girl Who Talked to Trees. Added to this, the utterly stunning illustrations by Lydia Corry really do bring the magic and beauty … Continue reading The Girl Who Talked to Trees – Blog Tour →

Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (2)

Pierre’s Not There Written by Ursula Dubosarsky Illustrations by Christopher Nielsen Published by Allen and Unwin So have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal, to step into the animals paws for a day, I will be honest I’ve never really given it much thought, but I know someone who does. Lara waits … Continue reading Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (2) →

The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg – Blog Tour

I don’t know about you but when I open my freezer I find, chips, fish fingers,  ice cream and a lot of ice. Well for Patrick it’s different, he finds a polar bear, a big polar bear who talks. Monty is a huge polar bear, his always hungry and likes nothing more than quoting Oscar … Continue reading The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg – Blog Tour →

Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (1)

Not if I can help it Written by Carolyn Mackler Published by Scholastic This is the story of Willa, a child living with SPD, sensory processing disorder. She likes things a certain way, likes food cooked a certain way, and definitely doesn’t like change.  So when her dad announces that his dating her best friends … Continue reading Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (1) →

Picture Book Perfection – October Part Four

Polly Bee makes honey - Deborah Chancellor and Julia Groves (Scallywag Press) This book almost feels like a non-fiction picture book, but I say that because it is so informative throughout, and each page teaches readers about things that relate to bees. We are taught about the different types of bees there are, and the … Continue reading Picture Book Perfection – October Part Four →

BookBound kicks off the Hag Storm Blog Tour with a Double Review

Sam To kick off the blog tour for this publication is a real honour, especially as this is definitely one of those books that I will recall and recommend for years to come, and absolutely intend on rereading it too. I read this book in one evening, unable to put it down, and am so … Continue reading BookBound kicks off the Hag Storm Blog Tour with a Double Review →

S.M.Pope shares Tips for Writing Horror – Blog Tour

When experts tell you to ‘write what you know’, how on earth do you write horror? Unless you’ve lived through a zombie apocalypse, have been haunted by a malevolent spirit, or experienced other, otherworldly phenomena, you would be well and truly stuffed. The good news is you don’t have to have first-hand experience of horror … Continue reading S.M.Pope shares Tips for Writing Horror – Blog Tour →