Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Spellstone by Ross Montgomery

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

Middle Grade Fiction

My Name is Sunshine Simpson  by G.M. Linton

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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei by Christina Matula ~ Blog Tour

As a Canadian who moved across the world to the UK and has also visited Hong Kong, I was excited to be asked to read The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei. I loved spotting all the Canadian references merged with the Britishness of Holly-Mei's dad. This is a story of a properly mixed family who celebrate… Continue reading The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei by Christina Matula ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Chapter Book

Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch by Derek Keilty & Magda Brol ~ Blog Tour

Visit the magical world of Miracula with Ivy Newt - daughter of the King and Queen of the Sand Witches. This delightful new chapter book series for young readers is sure to absolutely charm them with wonderful descriptions, enchanting spells and a perilous mystery to solve. It's Ivy's birthday. Stormy weather means her friends can't… Continue reading Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch by Derek Keilty & Magda Brol ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Rage of the Sea Witch by Roland Chambers ~ Blog Tour

Shaman by name and shaman by nature - Billy just hasn't found his magic ... yet. His selfish, globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange, museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man himself. Charles D, the tortoise, knows every… Continue reading The Rage of the Sea Witch by Roland Chambers ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Non-fiction Books, Picture Books

Earth Day Collection 2023

A beautiful collection for readers from the very small to the very confident (and everyone inbetween) - these books celebrate the wonders of the Earth, encouraging children to care for it and always treat it with respect. Find out more from the publishers' descriptions below: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Jungle Hide & Seek (Puffin Books,… Continue reading Earth Day Collection 2023

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Serpent of the Sands by Vashti Hardy

"Children's stories are where truth lies." The Brightstorm series means so much to our family with its thoughtful portrayal of boy/girl twins. We loved Firesong but were very sad when it came to an end (there may have been a tear or two shed). So when we heard The Brightstorm Chronicles would be continuing, we… Continue reading Serpent of the Sands by Vashti Hardy

Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

Scotty Plants a Seed by Conn Iggulden & Lizzy Duncan ~ Blog Tour

Information about Scotty: Scotty was blown onto the Isle of Mull, deep in the heart of a storm, but when a fisherman gives him an old collar with ancient writing on it, Scotty is whirled off on a series of extraordinary journeys with his best friend Owl. Crotchety old Owl loves trees, and the collar… Continue reading Scotty Plants a Seed by Conn Iggulden & Lizzy Duncan ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Interview with Blackbeard & Other Vicious Villains by Andy Seed & Gareth Conway ~ Blog Tour

Interview with Blackbeard & Other Vicious Villains is the second title in an absolutely fantastic series of "interviews" with famous people from the past. This time it's ten formidable foes - those figures from history who we love to hate but find so deliciously intriguing. Discover the (not so) good, the bad and the ugly… Continue reading Interview with Blackbeard & Other Vicious Villains by Andy Seed & Gareth Conway ~ Blog Tour