Silent Night Written by Emma Read Published by Chicken House I had heard so many good things about this book so when I was in my local library and saw this, I picked it up straight away. And what a read. When Masen, Conor and Joss wake up in the caravan on Christmas morning, a … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2026 (Part Three)
Rules for Vampires 2: Ghosts Bite Back Written by Alex Foulkes Published by Simon & Schuster I loved book 1 so I couldn’t wait to revisit these characters. A vampire and a ghost being friends is unheard of. It makes no sense. The two factions have despised one another for all eternity. But . . . Leo the vampire … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2026 (Part Two)
Wish For You (Touch-and-Feel Flaps) Illustrated by Hannah Abbo Written by Dee Costello Published by Little Tiger This is a touch and feel book that is themed upon sea creatures, and hosts a variety of them inside. It is beautifully illustrated, depicting stunning underwater scenes, and truly brings to life the sea creatures that little … Continue reading Perfect Picks for little ones to share with Daddy
Lockett & Wilde: The Ghosts of London Written by Lucy Strange Illustrations by Pam Smy Published by Walker Books Book one of this series was great and book 2 promised to be just as good. And I bumped this to the top of my TBR pile as soon as I got my hands on a copy. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2026 (Part One)
The Big Bad Wolf Murder Written by P. G. Bell Published by Usborne I adore this author and series - the first book in the series The Beanstalk murder was one of my all time favourite books so I was looking forward to reading this one. At twelve years old, Ruby Calvino is the youngest human … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – May 2026
When I Became Your Mummy Written by Susannah Shane Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup Published by Nosy Crow This title has previously been published in paperback, but alas it has now also become available as a board book which is awesome because the chunkier form makes it perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy, and what … Continue reading Making Mother’s Day special with little ones
Love is in the Little Things Written by Stella J Jones Illustrated by Jane Massey It only took my first read through of this book for it to resonate with me on a level not reached by every book all or any of the time, and that is because of how beautifully this book has … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books to gift Mums this Mother’s Day
The Uninvited Written by Ross MacKenzie Published by Andersen Press I have loved everything Ross Mackenzie has ever written and I know this was going to be the same with this book. When the Faerie folk flee their world and come to ours, running from the nightmare of war, nobody in the everyday knows what to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – February 2026 (Part Two)
Nora Nightsky Written by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes Published by Scholastic I was lucky enough to have been sent a sample booklet of this book which left me wanting to read the entire book. Nora Nightsky is a star - literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Read – February 2026 (Part Two)
Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day Written by Bethany Walker Illustrated by Katie Abey Published by Scholastic There is one thing you can guarantee from a Bethany Walker book is laughter, lots of laughing out loud laughter. And this book is no different. Twelve-year-old Meddy Gordon has serious anger issues. In this hilarious book for middle-grade readers, … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – February 2026 (Part One)
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