Infinity's Secret Written by Katie Tsang and Kevin Tsang I absolutely loved everything about The Dragon Realm series, so I was so excited to read the author's new dragon series. It’s been five years since the Dragon Realm fell into the Human Realm and both populations are now living side by side. But dangerous magical … Continue reading Dragon Force – Books 1 and 2
The Great Reindeer Rescue Written by Stephen Mangan Illustrations by Anita Mangan Published by Scholastic It’s Christmas Eve and one of Santa's reindeers, Dave, is FED UP. He's stuck behind boastful Rudolph again and a fart-in-the-face is the LAST STRAW. In the commotion, Santa crash lands on the roof of nine-year-old Holly’s home causing an … Continue reading Festive Chapter Books for Confident Readers – Christmas 2024
Clive Penguin Although this book isn't necessarily marketed as a Christmas title, it has certainly become one in our home, with it being read and reread at bedtime now the nights have pulled in and the temperatures are dropping too. I also have a huge fan of penguins in my family, so them being in … Continue reading The perfect Picture Books to share this Christmas 2024 – Part One
Written by Iszi Lawrence Illustrated by Rebecca Bagley Published by Bloomsbury The Time Machine Next Door: Rebellions and Super Boots Published on 11th April 2024 I absolutely adored the first book and I was looking forward to reading some more in the series. I started with this one and soon I was back travelling around … Continue reading The Time Machine Next Door Series – Books 3 and 4
Then There Was One Written by Wendy Cross I love nothing more than a murder YA mystery, so when I saw this I had to pick it up. .Let the games begin.Every inhabitant in the Quadrant knows about The Pinnacle, a reality TV contest set on a remote planet with a five million cash prize. … Continue reading YA – November 2024
The Teenage Guide to Digital Wellbeing: Find the balance to live your best life Written by Tanya Goodin Technology plays a massive part in our lives now and its important for children to be safe online, This is the ultimate guide to digital wellbeing and living your best life – offline and on! Digital wellbeing … Continue reading Non Fiction – Educational Guides
Where's Mr Penguin? Buggy Book We are massive fans of this series from Ingela P, Arrhenius and Nosy Crow, and so imagine our delight at finding out there is now this buggy book format added to the collection! If you follow me on Twitter you will have seen I shared the announcement of this book … Continue reading Festive Board Books and Picture Books – Christmas 2024
Starminster Written by Megan Hopkins The first thing I noticed about this book was the breathtaking cover, it was one of these covers that gives nothing of the story away. But the one thing I did know was that it was going to be an amazing adventure. Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – November 2024 (Part Three)
Witchspark Written by Dominique Valente Published by Usborne There are some authors that get me excited when they publish a new book and Dominique Valente is one such author. Her Starfell series was brilliant and it had everything I wanted in a book. So I was delighted that when this book was announced it was … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – November 2024 (Part Two)
Auntie Medusa and Me Written by Marie Basting Marie Basting has a bit of a reputation for writing bonkers books, and after reading this I feel I have to agree. I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I'm a … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – November 2024 (Part One)
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