Exciting Early Chapter Titles to Enjoy – October Half Term Reads (1/2)

With half term break only days away I am excited to find time to read those books that I do not have time for otherwise. The weather continues to be cold and damp for most of us, and with children requiring entertaining as much as they are seeking escapism I have compiled a selection of … Continue reading Exciting Early Chapter Titles to Enjoy – October Half Term Reads (1/2) →

Midnight Magic – Blog Tour Q&A with Michelle Harrison

On the 1st October a brand new title was published by Little Tiger aimed at children making the transition to chapter books. Packed full of beautiful illustrations to stimulate the readers imagination and perfectly capturing the magic written in each and every rhyming verse within. The author of this first in a new series Michelle … Continue reading Midnight Magic – Blog Tour Q&A with Michelle Harrison →

Owl and the Lost Boy – Blog Tour

In 2017 Amy Wilson published her debut middle grade title A Girl Called Owl which told readers of the magical world in which Jack Frost dwells, and vividly brought it to life with beautiful detailings of Jack Frost conjuring amazing icy masterpieces in the early mornings frosty atmosphere or playing with the North Wind. It … Continue reading Owl and the Lost Boy – Blog Tour →

Peeking At Picture Books – October (Part One)

As children move from Board Books to Picture Books is a huge milestone in the journey to becoming a fluent reader, and one that reads for pleasure, it gives me such joy to bring attention to titles that will definitely grab younger audiences' attention from the get go, make them laugh and smile, ensure they … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – October (Part One) →

10 Reasons why I love the Bloomsbury High/Low Heroes Titles

Published at the start of the academic year by Bloomsbury Education, the heroes themed High Low books have proven a valuable addition to my library, and I am excited to share my reasons for advocating these titles via my blog platform, so that others can benefit from an awareness to the potential these titles have … Continue reading 10 Reasons why I love the Bloomsbury High/Low Heroes Titles →

The Monsters of Rookhaven – Blog Tour Feature

In February 2018 Padraig Kenny published his debut children's literature title Tin, and it not only won Waterstones Book of the Month but it was also nominated for the Carnegie. In April 2019 Padraig's second middle grade title was published, and Pog became the Independent Bookseller's Book of the Month. This month has seen the … Continue reading The Monsters of Rookhaven – Blog Tour Feature →

The Recipe for Elsetime – Blog Tour Feature by author Eve McDonnell

I find it takes the perfect mix of ingredients, a sprinkling of serendipity, and a good stir to make a story! In Elsetime’s case, it took just three main ingredients for the tale to be born: First, came treasure hunting. I am a big fan of beachcombing and mudlarking the shores of rivers, searching the … Continue reading The Recipe for Elsetime – Blog Tour Feature by author Eve McDonnell →

The Tigers in the Tower – Julia Golding

One of the first things that you notice about Julia Golding's newly published book is the stunning female character in the front and centre of the cover. She looks strong, determined, and most of all authentic. Her authenticity to her culture is evident through her clothing, and confidence around exotic animals. As you read further … Continue reading The Tigers in the Tower – Julia Golding →

Fiction in the cracks – how writing kids historical novels can fill the gaps in our knowledge – by Julia Golding

There is no history of mankind, there are only many histories of all kinds of aspects of human life. And one of these is the history of political power. This is elevated into the history of the world. - Karl Popper What kind of history did you learn at school? A series of dates, linking … Continue reading Fiction in the cracks – how writing kids historical novels can fill the gaps in our knowledge – by Julia Golding →