Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick ~ Blog Tour

Nightmare Warning - Don't read this book right before you go to bed!!! (I made this mistake and had some very strange dreams!) Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick is seriously creepy! Something's lurking underground, waiting to pounce on its next prey. Mysterious openings in the school field, a long hairy leg, and groundskeepers whistling an… Continue reading Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Kate on the Case: The Call of the Silver Wibbler by Hannah Peck ~ Blog Tour

Since Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys or the adventures of the Famous Five, mystery stories for children have been incredibly popular. The thrill of unravelling clues right along with the characters keep young readers turning page after page. Now author/illustrator Hannah Peck has teamed up with Piccadilly Press to share a new lower middle… Continue reading Kate on the Case: The Call of the Silver Wibbler by Hannah Peck ~ Blog Tour

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Flyntlock Bones: The Ghost of Scarletbeard by Derek Keilty & Mark Elvins ~ Blog Tour

Yo ho ho and a ... ghost! The great pirate detective Flyntlock Bones and his crew are back for the final instalment of this fantastic trilogy for readers age 7+! From the blurb: The Countess of Bohemia’s jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain Scarletbeard,… Continue reading Flyntlock Bones: The Ghost of Scarletbeard by Derek Keilty & Mark Elvins ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill ~ Blog Tour

Kelly Barnhill tells stories that stay with readers long after the book has ended. I loved The Girl Who Drank the Moon with its exploration of kindness, strength and positivity so when I was asked to take part in this blog tour for The Ogress and the Orphans, I jumped at the chance. What is… Continue reading The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill ~ Blog Tour

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Children’s Book Award Blog Tour ~ The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy & Natalie Smillie

For my stop on the FCBG Children's Book Award Blog Tour, I'm thrilled to be sharing one of the shortlisted titles in the Young Reader category - The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy & illustrated by Natalie Smillie! You're in for a treat as I have an exclusive interview from FCBG with Natalie Smillie about… Continue reading Children’s Book Award Blog Tour ~ The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy & Natalie Smillie

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke ~ Blog Tour

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke is an absolute delight. Full of spark and intuition, it celebrates the fact that kids can do anything – including outsmarting the adults who think they’re more clever. This fast-paced mystery overflowing with clues took me back to my love of Nancy Drew mysteries as a child. Libby… Continue reading Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Return to FACTopia by Kate Hale & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour

My children and I were thrilled to find out not only is FACTopia back with a second book packed full of amazing facts BUT it is the second in an 8 book series! We loved the first FACTopia book - it absolutely captured my 11-year-old twins imaginations and allowed them to share a book with… Continue reading Return to FACTopia by Kate Hale & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult

Fake by Ele Fountain ~ Blog Tour

Fake is another triumph for Ele Fountain. Gripping from the first page to the last, I couldn't put it down. Ele's talent for exploring global issues on such a personal level pulls readers into the story to experience challenges right along with her characters. 14-year-old Jessica is going to school for the first time. Living… Continue reading Fake by Ele Fountain ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Carnival of the Lost by Kieran Larwood ~ Blog Tour with an exclusive extract

"A wonderfully murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue in the start of anew series from Blue Peter Book Award winning author, KieranLarwood." You're in for a treat with an exclusive extract of the first chapter of this high stakes adventure! But be warned - once you start reading this intriguing tale, you won't want to stop!… Continue reading Carnival of the Lost by Kieran Larwood ~ Blog Tour with an exclusive extract

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Amazing Animals by Sabrina Weiss & Paul Daviz ~ Blog Tour

Racing cheetahs, stinky lemurs, sleepy koalas, diving polar bears and more! Amazing Animals by Sabrina Weiss and illustrated by Paul Daviz is the just the type of book children absolutely love! Each double page spread shares fascinating details about diverse animals in their habitats. Organised into categories such as "Fight or Flight!", "Stinky Creatures" and… Continue reading Amazing Animals by Sabrina Weiss & Paul Daviz ~ Blog Tour