Over the course of the Ember Spark titles being written by the queen of adventure stories, Abi Elphinstone, and published by Simon and Schuster, I have had the pleasure of interviewing Abi to get further insight behind each book, and I am honoured to once again be able to do have done so for Ember … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret – My interview with Abi Elphinstone
Grumpfort Written by Jamie Hammond Published By Usborne. This had such good reviews on social media that I was so delighted when a proof copy fell through my letterbox. I couldn’t wait to meet Mo and go on an adventure. I wasn’t disappointed. Meet Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Three)
Theres's A Gorilla At The Door! Written by Helen Welsh Illustrated by Sam Caldwell Published by Little Tiger OMG! This book is so hilarious, has the most funniest content in a picture book that I have had the pleasure of being pleasantly amused by in quite some time, and balances the LOL moments with family … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – April 2025 (Part One)
The Haunting of Fortune Farm Written by Sophie Kirtley I do enjoy a Sophie Kirkley book and I have always thought she is unrated as an author. Twelve-year-old Edie embarks on an exciting and chilling adventure as she searches for a long-lost Viking hoard. But there are ghosts around Edie who want the past to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Two)
Suki Cat : Farmer Imagine having access to a board book that incorporates a female lead character, a topic predominantly aimed at boys, and that the book hosts interactive features such as sliders that encourage little hands to "push, pull and turn" - well you can stop imagining it, it's right here in this title … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – April 2025 (Part Two)
We meet at a time where Book 2 in your phenomenal Shadowhall Academy series has been published, could you give those who have yet to indulge in the series a glimpse at what Book 1 holds in store for them, in a few words of your own. I suppose it’s what might be called “an origin … Continue reading Discussing Shadowhall Academy with Phil Hickes
When publicity over the prequel to this title circulated I was immediately captivated by the concept of a spooky story that was actually set in my home county of Suffolk, and it being set in a boarding school only further ensured I was going to be reading that book at the earliest opportunity. I was … Continue reading Shadowhall Academy – Ghost Story Society
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust Written by Renee Hartman and Joshua M. Greene World War 2 is now often studied in primary schools usually in year 6 and they look at different aspects of the war. I will select some excellent texts for them to use doing this topic, so when scholastic … Continue reading Non-Fiction titles to inspire this month
Love Always Everywhere Written and Illustrated by Sarah Massini From a kiss or a cuddle to sharing a giggle, there are lots of ways to show someone you care. But whoever you love, and however you show it, don't forget that love is always everywhere. In as beautiful a way imaginable this board book celebrates … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – March 2025
Written by Becky Davies Illlustrated by Henry Rancourt I have nothing but incredible things to say about this book. No way did I anticipate the amount of interest and interaction that would come from one book being beside my sofa, awaiting my taking a look and reviewing. Let me explain - my 4yr old nephew, … Continue reading Everything Farm with flaps to lift
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