Coven: A Graphic Novel Written by Soman Chainani Published by HarperCollins Need your magical crime solved? Call the Witch Coven. Hester, Anadil, and Dot are legendary across the Endless Woods as vigilante detectives and protectors of the peace. The famed trio are not only talented witches but also ride-or-die friends who’ve never left a case unsolved. … Continue reading Books to indulge in this Summer Break
Cruise Ship Kid, Thief At Sea! Written by Emma Swan Illustrated by Katie Saunders Published by Usborne I was lucky enough to have been able to view the Usborne showcase a few weeks ago and this was one book that was really interesting, so I was delighted when this book popped through my door. There's 4 things you should know … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2025 (Part One)
Journey to a spectacular magical land in The Forest in the Sky! Pari Thomson's bestselling Greenwild: The World Behind the Door won Blackwell's Book of the Year and the Waterstones Overall Children's Book Prize: discover the much-anticipated finale now! With stunning illustrations throughout by Elisa Paganelli. With the support of the Iffenwilders and their mighty water magic, Daisy … Continue reading Greenwild : The Forest In The Sky
I waited a while to write my review for this book because I find the most powerful books grow way beyond the final scene, and books that are written by the fabulous Abi Elphinstone hold that magic within them, and this is the latest title to do so. I have pondered over what Ember and … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret
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
Secret Beast Club: The Dragons of Emerald Yard Written by Robin Birch Illustrated by Jobe Anderson Everyone who knows me really well, knows I love dragons. There's something magical about them and the fact that they are usually good characters. Unfortunately there isn’t a series about dragons for the younger readers that is until now. … Continue reading Exciting Early Chapter Books to escape into
Chronicles of Whetherwhy : The Age of Enchantment Written by Anna James Illustrations David Wyatt Pubished by HarperCollins First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with magic and exciting adventure In Whetherwhy, everyone has magic inside them – grown from the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. But … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – February 2025
Written by Abi Elphinstone Illustrations by Kristina Kister Published by Simon and Schuster The second instalment to the new Ember Spark trilogy (though I hope it ends up being an entire series *fingers firmly crossed) arrived in bookstores in October, and I obviously ordered the Indie Bookshop edition - with sprayed edge design - from … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix
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