It is a real pleasure as the team behind this blog, to share a joint review of another of our 2021 favourites, Shadowghast by Thomas Taylor. The anticipation of this title publishing this month has meant that both of us have been eager to get our hands on it, and we are incredibly grateful to … Continue reading BookBound review Shadowghast by Thomas Taylor →

Written by Ian Eagleton Illustrations by James Mayhew Published by Owlet Press When I first read this book I knew it was going to be something special, a beautiful love story. I took my copy of the book into my primary school and used it for story time. When I first read the story I … Continue reading Nen and the Lonely Fisherman →

1. I remember Gary Mabbutt from my childhood and having football loving brothers, do you have any plans to include the players from the 80s and 90s in your football series  or do you want to keep to modern stars? Yeah, gotta love Gary Mabbutt! We have written about some older superstars in our Classic … Continue reading Matt Oldfield talks Unbelievable Football 2 →

Omar, the Bees and Me by Helen Mortimer Illustrations by Katie Cottle Published by Owlet Press Omar is new to the class, he brings in honey cake for the class to share, this gives the class teacher an idea to make the town bee friendly and bring the town together. Soon everyone is involved and … Continue reading Enjoy an Early Chapter Read →

I love a picture book, it gives you an opportunity to talk with your child about the pictures, what is happening and what can you see. I feel this is quality time with them. Here is a round up of some favourites  Afraid of the Dark Written by Sarah Shaffi and Isabel Otter Illustrations by … Continue reading Picture Book Perfection – September (Part One) →

Featherlight by Peter Bunzl, with illustrations by Evan Hollingdale Deryn's parents are the lighthouse keepers, she is expecting a baby sibling to be born, when its time her parents leave her on the island. She has to keep watch and keep the sailor’s safe. Eventually her grandmother comes to stay and they must work together … Continue reading The Brilliance that is Barrington Stoke →

Written by Veronica Del Valle Published by Silverwood books. Life is one big journey, and nobody’s journey will ever be the same as someone else’s, you could say your journey through life is unique.  The journey of four journeys is exactly what it says it is, four different journeys through life. Lincoln Jax is an … Continue reading Book of Four Journeys – Blog Tour →

I’ve always been fascinated by mythology. Since moving to Edinburgh some years ago, I’ve been immersing myself in local legends and occasionally, I find something that feels suitable for adaptation. Of course, if you’re writing a piece of fiction, there has to be a lot more than that, otherwise I’ll end up with something more … Continue reading The inspiration behind A Hunter’s Moon →