When the Storm Comes is a powerful and perilous story of courage, teamwork and trust. Incredibly thought-provoking, it challenges readers to consider the very real impact of climate change, their own survival skills and how they might respond in an emergency. Leadership, resourcefulness and the ability to put the needs of others ahead of your… Continue reading When the Storm Comes by Polly Ho-Yen
The Changeling Child is the thrilling sequel to the brilliant fantasy adventure Into the Faerie Hill. Magic weaves its way into every aspect of this wonderful story. Told from a dual point of view, Alfred (a demi-fae) takes readers back into Faerie as he strives to discover the truth about a missing child and his… Continue reading The Changeling Child by H.S. Norup
How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani (Usborne - August 2025) Is being able to see the future a gift or a curse. Sabina just wants to fit in but struggles with popularity. Being the only Indian girl at her new school makes it even harder. She misses her friends and really doesn't want… Continue reading Discover the Magic
As a child, I loved the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books but they were always some sort of far fetched, monster adventure story rather than scenarios I might face in real life. The Boy with Big Decisions follows the same idea but provides readers with a realistic, risk-filled story. Written in a "You Choose the… Continue reading The Boy with Big Decisions by Helen Rutter
Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime is a deeply engaging time travelling mystery. Layered with meaning and important questions for young readers while exploring both ancient and modern culture, it would make a fantastic class read aloud alongside an Ancient Greece topic. We're so used to the story of King Minos, Theseus and the minotaur… Continue reading Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by Jennifer Claessen
Small Wonder has all the beauty of fantasy, fairy tale and classic adventure story rolled into one. Focussing on the innocence, determination and bravery of Tick and his little brother Leaf, this is a masterclass in characterisation. As they set off on the most incredible journey with their faithful horse, Pebble, the boys face seemingly… Continue reading Small Wonder by Ross Montgomery
Emma Carroll has done it again with an stunning gothic adventure for middle grade readers. The first in a new historical fantasy series, Dracula and Daughters is equal parts frightening, inspiring and intriguing. You will never look at vampires the same way again! Who can resist a story that begins with the sentence: “It’s November,… Continue reading Dracula and Daughters by Emma Carroll
Told with humour, empathy and a whole lot of heart, Runaways by E.L Norry is a story that will stay with you. Honest, authentic and powerful, it challenges readers to think about how two people with very different lives can feel so similar. July has recently returned from foster care to live with her young… Continue reading Runaways by E.L. Norry
It's my stop on the blog tour for the first book in a delightful new mystery series, The Lucky House Detective Agency. Perfect for Year 3 onwards, this fun who-dunnit would be fantastic as a class read aloud to learn about the mystery genre. Full of cases, clues, suspects and evidence, there's everything children need… Continue reading The Lucky House Detective Agency by Scarlett Li ~ Blog Tour
The Amulet of Hath is the thrilling second book in the Relic Hunters series. This is a fantastic, accessible series for readers age 9+ from the queen of STEM adventures, Vashti Hardy In the first book, The Clockwork Key, we meet Mabel and Will Greystone who are learning to search the world for ancient treasure… Continue reading The Amulet of Hath by Vashti Hardy & illustrated by Rebecca Sheerin
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