Barbara Henderson has an incredible talent for combining fascinanting aspects of Scottish history with compelling characters and a thrilling story. The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots takes us deep into the politics and religion of 16th century Scotland. Starting at the Port of Leith and through Edinburgh then travelling north, readers expereince… Continue reading The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Vashti Hardy has done it again - combining STEM and a futuristic vision with a heartfelt story that leaves readers thinking long after the book is closed. Yet North and the Only One is a completely unique story. It feels different from Vashti's other adventures. With so much emotion and so much unknown, readers become… Continue reading North and the Only One by Vashti Hardy
Helen Peters writes the most delightful stories from her fun animal adventures to her wartime middle grade mysteries. New Arrivals at Willow Farm, published by Barrington Stoke, is another chance for young readers to see the world through the eyes of animals. The book is split into two stories - "Snowy the Sheepdog" and "Cowslip… Continue reading New Arrivals at Willow Farm by Helen Peters & Isobel Lundie
Stories by Gill Lewis are always gentle and heart-warming but with an incredibly strong message. A champion of nature, she leaves her readers with a sense of responsibility for taking care of our world. The Island Vet series continues in this manner. It promises to be an absolutely charming series for readers age 7+ full… Continue reading The Island Vet: Pirates and Sea Monsters by Gill Lewis & Irina Avgustinovich
Echostar is Always Listening is a terrifyingly realistic thriller for teens. Warning readers of the dangers of new technology and giving out personal information on-line, it's a gripping story that is frighteningly possible. Ruby and Deva are desperate to attend the Ash Tree Foundation Performing Arts Camp. Their parents have said they can go as… Continue reading Echostar is Always Listening by Melinda Salisbury
Porky Pies is a brilliant new take on two favourite fairy tales: The Three Little Pigs & The Boy Who Cried Wolf! Follow this mischievous little pig as he pranks the others again and again with "The big bad wolf is back!" This isn't funny! What will happen when the wolf actually shows up? Will… Continue reading Porky Pies by Ross Montgomery & Marisa Morea
Shipwrecked is a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming adventure for readers age 9+. Despite the peril Sebastian and his friends find themselves in, hope and humour carries readers through the story cheering for the "Climate Avengers" the entire time. With environmental themes, it challenges everyone to consider their part in plastic pollution and what we can do to… Continue reading Shipwrecked by Jenny Pearson
Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source by the incredibly talented Tamsin Mori is the first book in a magical new series. Full of old family secrets, powerful creatures and unknown magic, this gripping story will have readers on the edge of their seats. I was completely captivated by it and couldn't put it down! Callen's Dad… Continue reading Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source Book 1 by Tamsin Mori ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Catherine Doyle is synonymous with completely gripping Irish adventures surrounded by the roaring sea and the most unusual magic. From the very first page, readers will be held under the spell of the legend of the secret kingdom of Darksea deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. A place where pirates collect stardust to… Continue reading Pirates of Darksea by Catherine Doyle
The Enigma Girls is a fascinating look at the young women who worked at Bletchley Park during the second world war. Often not knowing what they were agreeing too, these women signed the Official Secrets Act and told no one about their responsibilities for many years. Intelligent, quick-witted and dedicated, they played a key part… Continue reading The Enigma Girls by Candace Fleming
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