Book Review, Picture Books

Winter Picture Book Round-Up

A dozen delightful picture books to share with young readers. A Horse Called Now by Ruth Doyle & Alexandra Finkeldey (Nosy Crow) The storms of life come and go but at this moment all is well. Now, the soft spoken horse, is a gentle presence in the farmyard. When all the other animals are worried… Continue reading Winter Picture Book Round-Up

Blog Tour, Book Review, Graphic Novel

Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? by Steve Webb ~ Blog Tour

Graphic novels open up a whole new way into reading for many children. Full of fantastic illustrations and super engaging stories, they are irresistable. Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? is the first in a new series by British author, animator and graphic designer Steve Webb. When the school pizza parlour disappears, superheroes… Continue reading Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? by Steve Webb ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Secret of the Moonshard by Struan Murray

When Domino sees a piece of the moon fall from the sky, she experiences emotions she's never known before. It was like "it contained a part of her somehow, like a shifting collection of her own dreams." This connection is something she can't ignore. Domino is an orphan living in a Scientarium shut away from… Continue reading The Secret of the Moonshard by Struan Murray

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Fallout by Lesley Parr

July 2024 When I spotted Fallout on NetGalleyUK, I knew I needed to request it (despite my teetering TBR pile). It demanded to be read immediately, leaping past the rest of my current reads. I'm not sure how I feel about my childhood being the setting for historical fiction but this 1980s Cold War Welsh… Continue reading Fallout by Lesley Parr

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Science Factopia: Follow the Trail of 400 STEM-tastic Facts! ~ Blog Tour

By Rose Davidson and Britannica Group. Illustrated by Andy Smith I'm thrilled to be back with FACTopia and the next amazing book in this fantastic series! This time it's 400 brilliant science facts that will get kids thinking, guiding them to some great questions and even better discussions. Perfect for fans of all things STEM,… Continue reading Science Factopia: Follow the Trail of 400 STEM-tastic Facts! ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Bridget Vanderpuff and the Great Airship Robbery by Martin Stewart ~ Blog Tour

It's so wonderful to be back with the delightfully unique Bridget Vanderpuff in her third adventure! Chasing crimimals and getting to the bottom of the strangest mysteries is her specialty - all while creating the most marvellous concoctions with legendary baker Mr Vanderpuff. This book will make tummies rumble with the delicious descriptions of so… Continue reading Bridget Vanderpuff and the Great Airship Robbery by Martin Stewart ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery is the first book in a gorgeous new series for readers age 7+. With beautifully appealing illustrations, red sprayed edges and incredibly delightful characters, there is no question Marnie and her friends are going to be a huge hit! Marnie is a spirited little moth. Only just transformed from… Continue reading Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson