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)
Haunted : Ghost Stories to Chill your Blood A fantastic collection of ghost stories from leading children's authors Derek Landy ( Scepter of the Ancients ), Philip Reeve ( Mortal Engines ), Joseph Delaney ( Revenge of the Witch ), Susan Cooper ( The Dark Is Rising ), Eleanor Updale ( Montmorency ), Jamila Gavin … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – June 2025
Murder on a Summer Break Written by Kate Weston The YA market is getting better and better and there are now books available in every genre for this audience. This book is perfect for those who like a murder mystery. Amateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back on the case when a … Continue reading YA titles You Wont Want to Miss
Where's Mr Unicorn? Written and Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius Yay! another buggy book in the Felt Flaps series by the incredible Ingela Arrhenius has been published and I am so in love with the colour palette chosen - especially with the gorgeous pink cover that actualyy makes it perfect for gifting to girls, with … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – May 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)
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
The Carnegies celebrate outstanding achievement in children’s writing and illustration and are unique in being judged by children’s and youth librarians, with the respective Shadowers’ Choice Medals voted for by children and young people. 16 books have been shortlisted in total, with eight in each category for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and Carnegie Medal … Continue reading The Carnegies 2025 Shortlist Announced!
Written by Fleur Hitchcock Published by Nosy Crow Cover design by Robert Ball Sam Anyone who knows me well would be able to tell you that my ultimate destination location will always be Lyme Regis in Dorset. If you haven't ever been then invisage that picture perfect coastal destination and you'd be on the right … Continue reading Our Must Read Recommendation – Murder at Wintertide (Double Review)
My Friend Andy Written and Illustrated by Emma Chinnery Published by Little Tiger Told from the perspective of Fluffy, the little dog that belongs to Lilly and her mum, this heartwarming story tells of how during their every day routine of heading to the park Fluffy, Lilly and her mum go past Andy, the dog … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – February 2025 (Part Two)
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