Erskin and her older sister, Birgit, are the children of the mountain keeper - the guardian of their village. Living in the shadow of Mountainfell means living in fear - fear of the witches cursed with hex-magic, fear of the cloud dragon who terrorises the community, fear of the earth-shaking tremors radiating down from the… Continue reading Mountainfell by Katharine Orton ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Grab your moustache and get ready for an adventure! Inspector Bonbon is Widdlington's best detective. He's always at the scene of the crime, spotting suspects and searching for clues. What the rest of the town don't realise is that Bonbon and his assistant, Banks, are actually ten-year-old Bonnie Montgomery and her quick-witted grandfather. This unlikely… Continue reading Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King
Bedtime stories are often the stories we remember the most. I have fond memories of the light blue bedtime story book I had as a child. It was full of unusual characters, far away lands and short, comforting tales that would send me off to sleep. My sister and I would take turns choosing one… Continue reading The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories ~ Blog Tour, featuring Emma Carroll
It is an privilege to welcome author Tom Palmer to my blog with a guest post in honour of #WorldBalletDay. Dance is such a significant part of Edda's story - her determination, resilience and strength were built through her dedication to ballet. How Ballet Helped Audrey Hepburn Win Her War The night before the Germans… Continue reading Resist & World Ballet Day ~ Guest Post by Tom Palmer
3rd November 2022 Readers age 8+ Macmillan Children's Books Join Tiggy Thistle, Ernestine the Ice Badger and a cast of delightfully magical characters in the second book of The Cloud Chronicles duology by Chris Riddell. Mystery, danger and the unknown take Tiggy on an adventure into an enchanted world in search of the legendary Guardians… Continue reading Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians by Chris Riddell ~ Blog Tour
'Neverland' conjurs up so many images - Peter Pan, the magic of childhood, Captain Hook, fairies and never having to grow up. I used to tell my daughter we'd find our way to Neverland one day and she would always watch for 'the second star to the right'. From the very first page of this… Continue reading Saving Neverland by Abi Elphinstone
There's something so special about big book full of beautiful illustrations or inspiring ideas. At this time of year, these books make wonderful gifts - something families can enjoy together and children can come back to again and again. Whether it's a bedtime story, poetry, science, Shakespeare, art or incredible people, it's so lovely to… Continue reading Gift Books to Enjoy Together
Barrington Stoke books are wonderful in their diversity, ability to evoke thoughtful emotion and incredibly enjoyable stories. Written by top-notch, current authors, they are the gold-standard of quality and appropriateness for today's children. With dyslexia-friendly font, spacing and page tint, everyone can enjoy these books. The manageable length and carefully chosen vocabulary encourages success and… Continue reading Brilliant Middle Grade from Barrington Stoke ~ Autumn 2022
The Story of Greenriver is a beautiful celebration of nature and the creatures who rely on it for survival. There are three main characters in this story: Silken the beaver, Sedge the otter and the river itself. With the threat of flooding, Silken and Sedge each embark on a journey to save their home. Called… Continue reading The Story of Green River by Holly Webb
The Mummy's Curse is the second book in an incredible time-travelling adventure series. M.A. Bennett plays liberally with time, taking readers from 1894 London forward to 1922 Egypt and back again. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb on 4th November 2022, this book is even more timely. The… Continue reading The Mummy’s Curse: The Butterfly Club by M.A. Bennett ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 