Helen - I chose Coming to England, which is written by Floella Benjamin, and illustrated by Diane Ewen. I am of the generation that grew up with Floella Benjamin and her TV programme Playschool, and as a kid I adored her, so when I saw that she was the author behind this fantastic book I … Continue reading Books we shared on Windrush Day, as chosen by BookBound bloggers Helen and Sam
Blog Tour – Felix Unlimited
In this fantastic new publication by Andrew Norriss we are introduced to Felix, a young boy on a mission to run a business, and to be successful at it. The budding entrepreneur settles on the idea of an online card business, beginning with birthday cards, and before long Felix finds himself with plenty of cash … Continue reading Blog Tour – Felix Unlimited
Rumaysa – A Fairy Tale
When reading Rumaysa it is difficult to believe that it is a debut title by Radiya Hafiza, particularly when you consider that three much loved, and well known, fairy tales are woven together within this one book, and done so in a way that ensures a familiarity to the characters and settings throughout the book … Continue reading Rumaysa – A Fairy Tale
Blog Tour – Wave Riders by Lauren St John
You can also find the extract here, and additional Wave Riders content via the blog tour (check out the banner below for information). Wave Riders is published by Macmillan, and is available to buy from all good booksellers. Be sure to check out the BookBound review of Lauren's newest title, coming soon.
Even More Middle Grade Magic
The Ash House Written by Angharad Walker. Publishing on 2nd SeptemberPublished by Chicken House. A young lad is left at the door of what he thinks is an summer camp, somewhere where he can rest to get over an illness So he’s surprised when he discoverers no adults, they don’t know he’s coming and all … Continue reading Even More Middle Grade Magic
More Middle Grade Magic
The secret detective Written by Ella Risbridger. Published by Nosy Crow. Isobel Petty has been orphaned, she has to leave India and travel by boat to live in England with an uncle she’s never met. Aboard the boat she witnesses a man being thrown overboard or did she? She drags two new reluctant friends to … Continue reading More Middle Grade Magic
Fantastic First Chapter Books from Nosy Crow
These books are perfect for children who are able to start to read longer books, these build up a child’s confidence, these are usually books which have short chapters, pictures and bigger writing. Here’s a run down of some of the best ones currently available. Magnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar Written by Ruth Quayle. … Continue reading Fantastic First Chapter Books from Nosy Crow
Celebrating Pride Month with Author Jodie Lancet-Grant’s The Pirate Mums
To celebrate Pride Month right here on BookBound, we interviewed Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of the newly published picture book The Pirate Mums. The book has an LGBTQ+ theme at its heart, stunning illustrations, and resonates with important message of how families come in many different shapes and sizes but ultimately have love at the helm. … Continue reading Celebrating Pride Month with Author Jodie Lancet-Grant’s The Pirate Mums
Pop Up Festival Presents Swallows Kiss
Award-winning author, Sita Brahmachari writes about the event she will be doing with Jane Ray at the National Maritime Museum on 18 June as part of the Pop Up Festival Presents free lived-streamed festival 14-18 June. For more details about this amazing festival and to see the programme of bestselling writers, poets and illustrators go to: … Continue reading Pop Up Festival Presents Swallows Kiss
The Swallows Flight – BookBound Reviews
Helen's Review Erik and Hans, two German boys, Ruby and Kate two English girls, In a normal time they wouldn't have anything to do with each other, but it’s not a normal time, there living through WW2. On a September afternoon they all face chooses. Who do the trust? A story of friendship, family, danger, … Continue reading The Swallows Flight – BookBound Reviews
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