Kòkú Àkànbí and the Heart of Midnight is a fast-paced adventure straddling two worlds, two identities and two sides of a magical war battling for control of the night. When 13 year-old orphan Kòkú accidentally releases a demon on a trip to the British Museum, he is sent to Olori for the summer - his… Continue reading Kòkú Àkànbí and the Heart of Midnight by Maria Motúnráyọ̀ Adébísí ~ Blog Tour
Deadly Deep is the absolutely brilliant next instalment in Jennifer Killick's Dread Wood series. This is upper middle grade comedy horror at its best. Both my son, Tom, and I devoured this book within about 12 hours, unable to put it down until we got to the gory finish! Jennifer Killick captures Year 8 children… Continue reading Deadly Deep by Jennifer Killick
Code Name Kingfisher is a powerful story of secrets, family and friendship. Spanning 80 years, it follows three girls on their quest to stay true to themselves and where their family has come from while searching for a happy future. In present day England, Liv is struggling with changing friendships and her grandmother's dementia. When… Continue reading Code Name Kingfisher by Liz Kessler
The Truth About Yeticorns by Rachel Morrisroe & Ella Oakstad (Puffin Books) ~ July 2023 When you're little and you do something wrong, it can be easy to tell a little lie and blame someone else so you don't get in trouble. That's what Bea does - but instead of blaming her sister she comes… Continue reading 15 Picture Books to Read this Summer
This month middle grade readers will be treated to a huge variety of outstanding new books! Here is a selection of what you'll be able to find in your local library or bookshop. Stupendous Sports: Cracking Cricket by Robin Bennett & illustrated by Matt Cherry (Firefly Press) The Stupendous Sports series by Robin Bennett &… Continue reading New Books for August 2023
Foxlight by Katya Balen is stunningly beautiful. An intensely personal story of loss, longing and love, it takes readers into the wildlands right along with Fen and Rey as they search for who they really are. Katya Balen's lyrical description and distinct voice ring out on every page. She writes with honesty and heart celebrating… Continue reading Foxlight by Katya Balen
Scope for Imagination 