Do you know who you are? James' dad is fascinated by family ancestry. On holiday in the Yorkshire Dales, they explore the ruins of an old farm house and other historic family locations. Mum has always been the one in tune with those who have lived before - having genuine ghostly experiences. But this time,… Continue reading Ravencave by Marcus Sedgwick
Small Bites Back Small Bites Back is the delightfully bizarre and absolutely hilarious sequel to Small by Hannah Moffatt. 10-year-old Harvey is back at Madame Bogbrush's School for Gifted Giants, even though he's not really a giant. Cursed with being labelled "The Chosen One", he feels the weight of the world on his shoulders when… Continue reading Small Bites Back by Hannah Moffatt ~ Blog Tour
Every school library, classroom and home should contain books from Barrington Stoke. Their wonderfully captivating content paired with accessible vocabulary, super-readable font and helpful page tint make them some of the best books available for ALL children. From fun, sweet Little Gems for young readers age 5+ to their mature, thought-provoking 11+/13+ Teen and Young… Continue reading Must-haves from Barrington Stoke
I loved the mudlarking in Katya Balen's October, October. As a Canadian, it is something I didn't know a lot about. It's amazing how much treasure is just waiting to be discovered. Clem Carden is an enthusiastic young mudlarker. Every Saturday, she attends the Thames and Tide Club with her friends Ash and Zara. At… Continue reading The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City by Katya Balen & ill. by Rachael Dean
One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma is the third book in this delightful series from Alan Windram & Chloe Holwill-Hunter. It's party time in robot town. Benny and his friends are practising their moves for the big night when they fall into a huge sinkhole. They're shocked when a dinosaur crashes out of the… Continue reading One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma by Alan Windram & Chloe Holwill-Hunter ~ Blog Tour
When 12-year-old John Nicol gets a job at the Forth Bridge construction site, he knows it’s dangerous. Four boys have already fallen from the bridge into the Forth below. But John has no choice―with his father gone, he must provide an income for his family―even if he is terrified of heights. John finds comfort in… Continue reading Rivet Boy by Barbara Henderson
One night a mother and daughter flee the threat of a man who should love them, swapping home for safety and new beginnings. Navigating powerful topics with warmth and honesty. It can be read start to finish as a complete story or dipped in and out of to find poems about life and love, growing… Continue reading After-words by Charlotte Pearl
Spellstone is a story of intrigue, spectacular detail and the most incredible adventure. Evie seems to be disappearing. She’s different, she doesn’t quite fit in, no one notices her in the street, she doesn’t feel important to anyone. Then, one day, everything changes. A group of wonderfully eccentric characters show up in her dream and… Continue reading Spellstone by Ross Montgomery
My Name is Sunshine Simpson is a delightful story of finding your way in the world with the support of those precious people who have come before - parents and grandparents who only want the best for you. Karis Sunshine Simpson is finding life tricky. There's a new girl in class who seems to be… Continue reading My Name is Sunshine Simpson by G.M. Linton
Finding Bear is the powerful sequel to Hannah Gold's beautiful story of hope, The Last Bear. April and her Dad are back at home in the UK - but is it home? Nothing feels right. Teased at school for her passion for polar bears and trying to slow human impact on the Arctic, April just… Continue reading Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
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