Holly Webb's animal stories are always absolutely perfect. Gentle, educational, heart-warming and empowering, they challenge children to protect wildlife and stand up for what they believe in. The Woodland Badger is another gem. Poppy loves to go out to the nearby allotment with her mum. With the woodland beyond, the gardeners often see birds, foxes… Continue reading The Woodland Badger by Holly Webb
I loved getting lost in the world of Lindsay Galvin's The Elixir. Set in 17th century England, it explores the healing power of women who understand nature and science. Ann Storer has inherited the gift of healing from her grandmother. Working in her family's apothecary shop, she creates tinctures that help with all sorts of… Continue reading The Elixir by Lindsay Galvin
How to Roller Skate with One Leg is a charming and relatable book. Told through fun, accessible realistic fiction, this story pulls readers into friendship with 12-year-old Maya, Vita and Miles. It is an honest, optimistic portrayal of limb difference following an accident. Hope and determination run through this story with a heroine readers will… Continue reading How to Roller Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove
Trace the influence of inspirational women throughout history - from early humans and first societies to ancient cultures, empires, suffrage, leadership and rights. Each double-page spread contains essential information, a focus on key individuals and striking portraits of women who made a difference to our world. Readers will be challenged and inspired to form their… Continue reading Shevolution by Lou Treleaven & Petra Braun ~ Blog Tour
September 2025 Hero the Highway Girl is the kind of book that wraps around you, drawing you deep into the story and its unforgettable characters. From the very first page, I was completely captivated, each exciting chapter carrying me further into Hero and Jack's adventure. Set in the Georgian world of highwaymen, the lineage of… Continue reading Hero the Highway Girl by Penny Chrimes
Follow the trail of 400 EXTREME facts in the next fascinating FACTOPIA. Perfect for curious minds who want to know more, the 8th book in this information-packed series really pushes knowledge to the limits! Readers are invited to make connections, extend ideas and explore new directions as they look at facts in multiple ways. These… Continue reading EPIC FACTOPIA by Rose Davidson & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour
The Bletchley Riddle is a richly layered story of spies, code breaking and strangers. Peril and intrigue fills every chapter as brother and sister Jakob and Lizzie try to work out who they can trust. As if the danger of working at Bletchley Park during the second world war wasn't enough, Jakob and Lizzie face… Continue reading The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Dance of Resistance is the vividly engaging story of singer, dancer and spy Josephine Baker. Told through incredibly accessible narrative non-fiction, readers travel with Josephine from East St Louis USA to Philadelphia, New York, Paris and then across Europe and Northern Africa. Her colourful life, full of adventure and self-made opportunity, is completely inspiring while… Continue reading Dance of Resistance by Catherine Johnson: The Josephine Baker Story
It's such a delight to return to Whistledown Farm and join Ava on a whole new set of adventures as she learns more about life in the countryside and how to care for animals. She and her parents have moved to Whistledown Cottage on the edge of the farm which means they're there to stay!… Continue reading Meeting Meg: A Whistledown Farm Adventure by Nicola Baker ~ Blog Tour
I adore Susie Bower's writing. Her stories are heartfelt and full of meaning. Gloriously detailed and wonderfully imaginative settings with the most engaging characterisation create books that are completely unputdownable. The Invisibles is just as fantastic as Susie's previous middle grade novels. Focusing on the value of true friendship, courage, honesty and forgiveness, it is… Continue reading The Invisibles by Susie Bower
Scope for Imagination 