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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The first thing to say is that I wrote The Screen Thief before the Covid 19 pandemic, before lockdown changed our relationship with technology and before we all came to rely so much on screens to keep us connected with friends and family. When I wrote a story about a small creature who gobbles up … Continue reading The Screen Thief – Inspiration behind the Story – Blog Tour feature by Helen Docherty →

The race Written by Roy Peachey Published by Cranachan Publishing on 23rd May 1944 Eric Liddell is in a war zone, a far cry from the day he won gold in the Olympic games. He is used to running a race, but is this on race he won’t win.? Fast forward to the present day … Continue reading What Helen Read Next (2) – A Selection of Must Reads →