Screenshot Written by N D Stevenson Published by Quill Tree Books ND Stevenson is the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator of Nimona and The Fire Never Goes Out and the cocreator of Lumberjanes and was the showrunner for the award-winning Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. He currently lives in Los Angeles. Getting … Continue reading Scarlet Morning
A Sea Of Stories Written by Sylvia Bishop Illustrations by Paddy Donnelly I love a short chapter book and I think this is going to be one of my favourites. Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can’t go down … Continue reading Short Chapter Books to Share – October 2025
Written by Meg Grehan Published by Little Island When I was asked to take part in this blog tour I jumped at the chance. Meg Grehan is an awesome writer and I couldn’t wait to start to read the book. Stevie is about to start secondary school. She often feels anxious, but feels much better having … Continue reading The Brightest Star
Dracula & Daughters Written by Emma Carroll Published by Faber and Faber PACKED FULL OF ATMOSPHERE AND DELICIOUSLY GOTHIC DETAIL, the first in a brand new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, DRACULA & DAUGHTERS! Strange happenings are afoot in Temstown. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part Three)
Written by Isabel Otter Illustrated by Anna Simeone Published by Little Tiger When I'm holding you close, my love is as red as poppies that peacefully sway. Here in my arms, you'll be warm and secure, I'll be with you come what may. Whilst sitting on my sofa my 19yr old daughter came into the … Continue reading The Colours Of My Love
Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser Written and illustrated by Brian Gordon Published by Macmillan Everything about this book looked funny and I couldn’t wait to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed in it. Ever since his trousers fell down in front of the whole school, Dante has struggled to shake off his seriously uncool reputation. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part Two)
By Cruschiform Published by Prestel on 2nd September 2025 Hardcover format, with 152 pages A gorgeous, captivating, exploration of nature's ingenuity, this volume offers fascinating details, facts, and lore of seeds from around the world. This book arrived first thing yesterday morning, and when I discovered it amongst our post I was immediately thrilled by … Continue reading Seeds : Nature’s Intrepid Miracles
Dragonborn Written by Struan Murray Published by Puffin If there is one author that can get you out of a reading slump, it’s Struan Murray. Everything he has ever written has been different and exciting and I knew this was going to be no different. Become the impossible . . . Life is no fun for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part One)
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
The Boy Whose Wishes Came True Written by Helen Ritter Published by Scholastic I loved The boy who made everyone laugh so much that it has become a class read at school. So I knew if was going to love this one. Archie Crumb is having a tough time. Picked-on at school, picked last for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – July 2025 (Part Two)
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