The much anticipated sequel to The Storm Keepers Island has arrived (if you have yet to read The Storm Keeper's Island you can read my blog here), and it was worth the wait! Prepare yourself for the second instalment of the most unbelievable journey into a world of magic, suspense, and mystery. Returning to the … Continue reading The Lost Tide Warriors
The Storm Keeper’s Island
As the sequel to this phenomenally magical journey that is both thought provoking and emotionally charged is officially released on 11th July I thought I would revisit The Storm Keeper's Island and refamiliarise myself with the characters, location and the all important storyline. For those of you that haven't yet taken the journey to the … Continue reading The Storm Keeper’s Island
Peeking At Picture Books – June (Part Two)
Featuring another selection of quality picture books that are available very soon this blog post has a lovely variety of titles to recommend from one featuring a sea monster to one telling of the lifetime of a stunning jacket, and if you missed my previous Peeking at Picture Books you can find it here. Maisy's … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – June (Part Two)
Peeking At Picture Books – June (Part One)
A stunning line up of picture books follows, with a great variety to the topics within the books and the messages they portray to young readers, they are all worthy titles to stock in picture book boxes of a primary school library as well as being enjoyed by families at home. Hello, Horse A beautiful … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – June (Part One)
Book Event – The Butterfly Circus, Francesca Armour-Chelu
When my daughter and I received an invitation to attend the launch event for Francesca Armour Chelu's latest title The Butterfly Circus we immediately began excitedly planning our trip. Held in the beautiful Halesworth Public Library the event was utterly brilliant, with butterflies aptly adorning the library columns and wall areas and circus themed decorations … Continue reading Book Event – The Butterfly Circus, Francesca Armour-Chelu
The Last Spell Breather
When Rayne is told she is a spell breather just like her mother she is extremly disappointed, instead of a life of magic she wants to be able to choose her future and enjoy the present with her friends, but that is impossible as her Mum has taken her out of school to focus all … Continue reading The Last Spell Breather
YA Title Special – The Words That Fly Between Us
This is the story of Lucy, a young girl about to embark on high school and currently spending school break with her friends. Unfortunately Lucy is unable to enjoy herself as she is too preoccupied with things at home. To anyone else Lucy appears to be living the good life, her Dad has a well … Continue reading YA Title Special – The Words That Fly Between Us
Navigating Non-Fiction #2
I am really excited to share another Non-fiction blog with you all especially as I have another fantastically interesting and varied selection ranging from Poo to Antarctica. Why Do I Poo? This book is utterly brilliant. I picked up this title late one night unsure as to the content and found myself fascinated about what … Continue reading Navigating Non-Fiction #2
Not My Fault
Written in alternating chapter form, flicking between the current affairs of two sisters Maya and Rose, this is an interesting and engaging read from the offset. Like with most siblings the two girls have issues, there is however history behind Maya's anger and resentment which you come to understand when reading her side to this … Continue reading Not My Fault
Checkmates
Having read previous Stewart Foster titles - The Bubble Boy and All The Things That Could Wrong, I was absolutely delighted to hear of Checkmates coming up for publication. Stewart Foster has an undeniable talent for writing about issues and circumstances relevant to todays children in a realistic and detailed style which the intended audience … Continue reading Checkmates
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