Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Boy in the Suit by James Fox ~ Blog Tour

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 trapped inside… Continue reading The Boy in the Suit by James Fox ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Teen

Raz Beri by Matt Stephens ~ Blog Tour

An extract from Raz Beri: When I was six, it felt good when my mum told me I was ‘special’. Those days are long gone. Now I know that ‘special’ means social outcast. It means living in fear of being side-lined, left on the bench. Do you fancy my kind of ‘special’? Thought not. ‘…nineteen,… Continue reading Raz Beri by Matt Stephens ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion by Annelise Gray

Return of the Champion by Annelise Gray is the stunning conclusion to Circus Maximus - the epic Roman chariot-racing adventure series. Dido remains the most incredible female hero defying the constraints of her time by challenging her family and society to carve out her own destiny. She truly is a living legend: she disguised herself… Continue reading Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion by Annelise Gray

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Aliya Aboard the Time Train by Laila Rifaat ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

What could be better than a perilous journey on a luxurious, time-travelling train? Aliya has never been so excited - it's the trip of a lifetime. But when a passenger is murdered, her adventure takes a dangerous turn! Aliya Aboard the Time Train Blog Tour Welcome to the fifth stop on the time travelling Silver… Continue reading Aliya Aboard the Time Train by Laila Rifaat ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Sunshine Simpson: Friends Always and Forever by G.M. Linton

The Sunshine Simpson series is full of delightfully honest stories of family and growing up. A celebration of the Jamaican culture in the UK, Friends Always and Forever takes readers on an adventure all the way to the Caribbean. Sunshine's flamboyant Aunt Sharon has won the lottery with Grandad Bobby's lucky numbers and she's treating… Continue reading Sunshine Simpson: Friends Always and Forever by G.M. Linton

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Malory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard

Spooky, laugh-out-loud funny and incredibly touching, Malory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull is undoubtedly one of the best new books of 2024. Aimed perfectly at readers age 9+, it will draw them in with its magic. Fans of Jenni Spangler's charming gothic adventures won't be able to put it down. Right from the… Continue reading Malory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Hollywood Kidnap Case by A.M. Howell

The Hollywood Kidnap Case is an absolutely unputdownable combination of cosy crime and intriguing historical fiction. Set in the tumultuous period between the world wars - the summer of 1936 - A.M. Howell has combined the golden age of ocean travel with the golden age of Hollywood glamour. Nods to Shirley Temple, Judy Garland and… Continue reading The Hollywood Kidnap Case by A.M. Howell

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant ~ Blog Tour

The Secret of Golden Island is the most wonderful empathy-fuelled adventure overflowing with determination and hope. Skylar and Yakov are classmates - each with their own story of heartbreak. Their paths have been incredibly different, hardly noticing each other at school, until they are thrown together with a common goal. Yakov lives with his aunt… Continue reading The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Boy Who Cried Ghost by Ian Eagleton

The Boy Who Cried Ghost is a one-of-a-kind story of finding inner strength and recognising what's worth fighting for. Richard has moved with his mum to his grandmother's old house. Neither of them want to live there but when Mum inherited it and they had to move quickly, it seemed like the best option. The… Continue reading The Boy Who Cried Ghost by Ian Eagleton