Helens selection of Must Reads this August (Part One)

The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife Written by Maz Evans Illustrations by Chris Jevons.  Published by Hachette I love this book, its so funny as it deals with the main characters anger issues. Scarlet has big feelings which always seems to be getting her into trouble. There are some really funny moments such as when … Continue reading Helens selection of Must Reads this August (Part One) →

Rampaging Rugby – Blog Tour

Written by Robin Bennett  Illustrations by Matt Cherry Published by Firefly Press on 5th August 2021 It’s 1823 and a group of lads are playing football, nothing unusual in that, that is until William Webb Ellis becomes bored, so he decides to pick the football up and run with the ball, instead of him being … Continue reading Rampaging Rugby – Blog Tour →

Never Mess with a Pirate Princess – Blog Tour

Author - Holly RyanIllustrator - Sian RobertsPublishers - Little TigerPublication Date - 5th August 2021RRP - £6.99 (pb)Reader Age - 3-6 Years Rhyming verse gives this story, of an incredibly brave young girl, a pace to match her adventure. Taking her favourite teddy bear everywhere she goes - even to the loo! the young princess … Continue reading Never Mess with a Pirate Princess – Blog Tour →

Fireborn – Twelve and the Frozen Forest (Blog Tour)

Written by Aisling Fowler Published by Harper Collins Join us as we journey to into a snowy prehistoric world. A prehistoric world where people give up their names to learn how to train as monster fighters, a place where they have to learn how to keep the peace. A place where magic is banned. This … Continue reading Fireborn – Twelve and the Frozen Forest (Blog Tour) →

The Memory Thieves – A Blog Tour Interview with Author Darren Simpson

Whenever there is an opportunity to support an author publishing their latest book I jump at the chance, and when there is particular significance in regards to that author it makes the situation even more special. I read and loved Darren Simpson's debut publication, Scavengers, and then had the pleasure of hearing him up on … Continue reading The Memory Thieves – A Blog Tour Interview with Author Darren Simpson →

Beautiful Picture Books by Bloomsbury

Here at #BookBound we love Picture Books, and love that children of all and any ages love having access to them, especially when making memories sharing them with siblings, and other family members. Here is our selection of fantastic picture books to enjoy this summer, all of which have been published by Bloomsbury.  Helen read … Continue reading Beautiful Picture Books by Bloomsbury →

Helen Reviews the latest Middle Grade Fiction

Tabitha Plimtock and the edge of the world Written by Erika McGann Illustrations by Phillip Cullen Published by O'Brien Press Sometimes a book comes along that allows your imagination to run wild. This is such a book, as you can imagine this lonely house on the edge of cliffs, and then you can see Tabitha … Continue reading Helen Reviews the latest Middle Grade Fiction →

Kiki Kallira Break a Kingdom – Sangu Mandanna

From the very first sentence within this book I was curious as to how the story would develop. I thoroughly enjoy books that gage the readers attention from the offset, catching them off guard, and drawing them in. "I had absolutely, definitely killed my mother. OK, maybe not definitely, but I was pretty sure of … Continue reading Kiki Kallira Break a Kingdom – Sangu Mandanna →

Tiger Warrior : Attack of the Dragon King (Blog Tour)

This newly published title, written by M.Chan, is the perfect choice for readers beginning their reading experience of early chapter books, with large font, and illustrations adorning the pages - the perfect combination for 5-8 year olds to independently enjoy the adventure story awaiting them, and being bought to life with both the creative text … Continue reading Tiger Warrior : Attack of the Dragon King (Blog Tour) →