Join Hana for her third exciting adventure with Ace, an amazing talking cat and her partner in the Moonlight Mystery Agency. After being told off by her dad for being too slow on one of their walks, Hana is glad to get away to the magical world of Moonlight and solve another case. It's the… Continue reading The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Case of the Race by Vashti Hardy & Agnes Saccani
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 Subject Society: The Pythagoras Puzzle is the first in a delightful new chapter book series for readers aged 6+. Warm and welcoming, it explores curious links between STEM and the Arts while valuing friendship, inclusion and kindness. Mabel loves having fun with her friends (and avoiding her annoying brothers). She's thrilled when her dad… Continue reading The Subject Society: The Pythagoras Puzzle by Sarah Surgey & illustrated by Larisa Ivanković ~ Blog Tour
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
Big Words by Luke Palmer is one of the most powerful books you'll read this year. Exploring masculinity for teen boys and what it means to be strong, it unpicks layers of friendship, forgiveness and trust. Kiln, the local waste ground, is a forbidden place (which makes it all the more appealing for Sam and… Continue reading Big Words by Luke Palmer
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