September 2026 Deliciously delightful and absolutely engaging, Cinnamon Crumb, Baking Detective: The Great Cake Caper is the first book in a wonderful new illustrated series for readers age 8+. Harry Woodgate has created a scrumptious world for readers to get lost in with a brilliant heroine bursting with personality. Addressing the audience directly, Cinnamon Crumb… Continue reading Cinnamon Crumb, Baking Detective: The Great Cake Caper by Harry Woodgate
June 2026 The Children of Wolf Rock is an absolutely wonderful companion novel to Natasha Farrant's The Children of Castle Rock. The stunning mountains of western Scotland are key characters in this compelling story centring on the belief that natural beauty has the power to change lives. Wild and rugged, the mountains bring challenge, opportunity… Continue reading The Children of Wolf Rock by Natasha Farrant
Tom Palmer, master of historical fiction for children, is back with another stunning story of real people facing the challenge and terror of war. If the Invader Comes takes readers to 1940s Cornwall. The threat of Nazi invasion looms over Britain as survivors return from the defeat at Dunkirk. Everyone is on high alert and… Continue reading If the Invader Comes (Allies series: Book One) by Tom Palmer
March 2026 A Clock Strikes Murder is the exciting sequel to Twice Upon a Time. Together, they make up a captivating fantasy mystery series for older middle grade readers who love to be kept guessing until the very end of the story. This is an ideal holiday read for Easter or summer when there's time… Continue reading A Clock Strikes Murder by Michelle Harrison
This hilarious, historical diary-style who-dunnit is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories. Readers are welcomed into the world of a young Will Shakespeare who dreams of becoming the greatest "PERSON WHO SOLVES CRIMES IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD". The trouble is, he comes from a dull family in a dull town and has nothing… Continue reading Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails by Kaz Penney & illustrated by Sammy Elgie ~ Blog Tour
Coming in September 2026, The Library of Lost Stories is full of my favourite things: a vintage mobile library, the magic of Christmas and community, the joy of books and the power of friendship, all set in a very special year - 1976. This is a treasure of a book full of beautiful truths and… Continue reading The Library of Lost Stories by Eloise Williams
Mammoth Rider carried me away to the far north, blocking out everything else. This compelling environmental adventure is perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Nicola Penfold. Ash lives at an arctic research centre with her dad. The Mammoth Arctic Conservation Trust have edited the genes in Asian Elephant DNA to create a winter-proof creature.… Continue reading Mammoth Rider by S.J. Poyton
The Day my Brother Got Famous is an absolutely lovely story of inclusion and family. The third in Jen Carney's 'The Day My _______ Got Famous' series, it brings readers right back into the heart of Ferris's family. Exploring themes of fostering, SEND and acceptance in diversity, it provides wonderful role models for how to… Continue reading The Day My Brother Got Famous by Jen Carney
Exploring time travel, parallel universes and questions of identity, Amelia Giudici has created a completely unique adventure mystery with a metaphysical twist. Anya and the Light Above the Ocean challenges readers to think about what makes us human. Is it emotion, biology, memories, experiences or something else entirely? Through this story of questions and a… Continue reading Anya and the Light Above the Ocean by Amelia Giudici ~ Blog Tour
Helen Rutter is back with her incredible talent for sensitively portraying very real adolescent dilemmas with humour and heart. Vinny's mum is a viral sensation with her blog "Ask Amanda Anything". With over one million followers on Instagram, she looks like she has everything all figured out but Vinny knows it isn't real. She portrays… Continue reading Advice from a 12-year-old Nobody by Helen Rutter
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