Earth is a beautiful place. This collection of books celebrates incredible creatures, gorgeous landscapes and what we can do to make our world a better place. Small Steps, Big Change by Annemarie Cool & James Jones (Little Tiger) Small Steps, Big Change is a fantastic picture book inspiring children to take action and protect their… Continue reading Books to Celebrate our Amazing Earth
September 2024 The Boy in the Suit is an incredibly moving and powerful novel for readers age 9+ (and the adults who care for them). So compelling and real, I struggled to put it down. I wanted to step into the story and look after ten-year-old Solo who is so funny and charming but also… Continue reading The Boy in the Suit by James Fox
July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at Dunkirk, she and her friends scour the hills around their Lake District home, watching for any signs of the long-dreaded Nazi invasion. But as the war drags on, with little… Continue reading Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer ~ Blog Tour Interview
It is wonderful to be back with Penny Black and the adorable Wishyouwas in a second adventure. Wishyouwas is a Sorter of lost letters and the most charming character in all of children's literature. We first met Wishyouwas and his companions in the enchanting 1952 Christmas story Wishyouwas: The Tiny Guardian of Lost Letters. This… Continue reading The Secret Society of Very Important Post by Alexandra Page & illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee
There is something so delightful about books that celebrate literature themselves. Whether it's a retelling of a familiar story, a book about enjoying reading together, a celebration of an author or a collection of thoughts about the wonders of literature, these books are sure to bring joy to readers. All the Wonderful Ways to Read… Continue reading Books to Celebrate Literature
Teen - Age 10+ Like a Girl is an honest exploration of the impact of peer pressure and cyber-bullying through social media. Readers will see true reflections of typical teen experiences and the brutality of group chats but will also come away empowered to stand up for themselves and choose a postive way forward. 14-year-old… Continue reading Like a Girl by Rebecca Westcott
After being treated to a sneak peek from Sophy Henn herself at the Simon & Schuster Middle Grade Spring Showcase in March, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens! This bright and cheerful comic style novel is so appealing! The illustrations are absolutely… Continue reading Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens by Sophy Henn
Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos is the exciting sci-fi debut by Ian Hunter. Readers age 9+ will be carried away into this multiverse adventure with 12-year-old Fyn and his confident, intelligent friend, Amy. With scientists for parents, this pair are used to big expeditions and logical explanations but when Fyn receives a strange,… Continue reading Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos by Ian Hunter ~ Blog Tour
June 2024 Lucy Strange has become not only a must-read author for me, but a "must-read right away" author. When The River Spirit arrived yesterday, I knew that was an hour of my afternoon sorted! Combining fascinating and important history with the magical and supernatural, this captivating, beautiful and tragic story is sure to become… Continue reading The River Spirit by Lucy Strange
Based on real historical characters with fantastical lives, The Houdini Inheritance brings masterful story-telling to the page with feats of daring, thrill and intrigue! Readers are transported to the age of the awe-inspiring - a time of Vaudeville, seaside promenades and pure entertainment when audiences sat completely captivated by escape artists, magicians, clairvoyants and musicians.… Continue reading The Houdini Inheritance by Emma Carroll
Scope for Imagination 