There are few books so completely honest and utterly courageous as those written by the brilliant Hannah Gold. Turtle Moon gave me shivers as I followed Silver and her family on their adventure of a lifetime to work at Turtle Beach Rescue Centre in Costa Rica. All 11-year-old Silver wants is to climb trees and… Continue reading Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold
Shadow Creatures is an inspiring story of strength and resistance in the face of adversary. Based on real life events, family memoirs and all the incredible people who stood up to the Nazis as they tried to take over Europe, it gives readers a glimpse into another aspect of war. This dual point-of-view adventure opens… Continue reading Shadow Creatures by Chris Vick ~ Blog Tour
Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat) Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and… Continue reading Max and Monty: The Raven Thief by Sally Doherty
Ministry of Mischief by Alex Foulkes is a laugh-out-loud story that is definitely over-flowing with mischief! Full of voice and personality, it values being yourself and embracing every bit of an over-active imagination. Joey and Harry do not like each other! When they get stuck together on a school trip to the Abermaple Museum, things… Continue reading Ministry of Mischief by Alex Foulkes ~ Blog Tour
The Last Boy is a completely compelling piece of historical fiction that will capture readers' hearts and minds. It tells the story of a young chimney sweep in 19th century Britain. Unfortunately small, Brewster was sold to Master Sweep Wyer when he was 6 years old. Now, at age 12, he has one wish -… Continue reading The Last Boy by Eve McDonnell ~ Blog Tour
Maisie vs Antartica is absolutely delightful! Maisie takes readers on a heart-pounding adventure with her eccentric, self-help book writing father. His new book How to Survive in Antarctica sounds fascinating but Maisie doesn't expect to have to test out the survival part! Maisie manages to convince her dad to take her along on his research… Continue reading Maisie vs Antarctica by Jack Jackman
Club Loser is back where it all began - a Saturday detention, Dread Wood and a high-stakes battle with the creepiest couple around. The woods are full of some really weird caterpillars with gigantic teeth and a taste for meat. Mr Hume, their very suspicious headteacher, downplays the danger but it's clear something's not right.… Continue reading Dreadwood: Terror Tower by Jennifer Killick
The Travelling School Mysteries is one of the best mystery series for middle grade readers. Overflowing with clues, suspects and plenty of red herrings, children are able to immerse themselves in the genre and attempt to solve the mystery right along with the characters. Libby is a delight - brave, determined and such a good… Continue reading Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by Jo Clarke
The legendary Bridget Vanderpuff is back in her fourth and final adventure! This spunky, energetic and determined heroine with the best head of hair in children's literature will stop at nothing to solve the most unusual mysteries and defeat the meanies who want to destroy everything! Bridget won't let anyone she loves (including herself) be… Continue reading Bridget Vanderpuff and the Monster Mountain Mystery by Martin Stewart ~ Blog Tour
Hercules: A Hero's Journey is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud adventure! Written in the diary style kids love, this delightfully illustrated story will have them hooked from start to finish. In the first book, Hercules: the Diary or a (Sort of) Hero, 11-year-old Hercules Braver learns he is a demigod - a child of Zeus. Everyone knows… Continue reading Hercules: A Hero’s Journey (On A School Trip) by Tom Vaughan & David O’Connell ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 