The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston is a wonderful journey through traditional Slavic folklore. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and The Girl Who Speaks Bear, this story weaves the reality of human grief and desire with magical powers not always understood or controlled. Mara is the granddaughter of the God of the Winter Winds.… Continue reading The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston
It's The Paper Bag Princess for the next generation. Join Princess Tilly as she stands up for herself and encourages girls to be just as strong as boys - if not stronger. Challenging gender stereotypes and helping all children to see themselves in stories, Princesses Break Free is a brilliant new picture book by Timothy… Continue reading Princesses Break Free by Timothy Knapman & Jenny Lovlie ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
The delightful duo of Herbie Lemon and Violet Parma are back in this thrilling Frankenstein - King Kong - Madame Tussauds gone wrong mash-up. My family adores this series but Festergrimm just might be our favourite (keeping a special place in our hearts for the original, Malamander.) This story is laugh-out loud funny (I'm planning… Continue reading Festergrimm by Thomas Taylor
I have been eagerly awaiting Orla and the Wild Hunt by Anna Hoghton and it is more than I could have ever hoped for! Dark folklore combines with the unbreakable spirit of children to create a story packed full of peril, sacrifice, loyalty, friendship and love. Orla doesn't sing anymore. The death of her mum… Continue reading Orla and the Wild Hunt by Anna Hoghton ~ Blog Tour
Be STRONG, BRAVE and FEARLESS but what does that really mean? The Boy Who Rescued a Rainbow is the beautiful story of a child full of adventures. When he finds a damaged rainbow, he carefully repairs it until it is better than new. Together, they go on many more adventures until, one day, the rainbow… Continue reading The Boy Who Rescued a Rainbow by Corrina Campbell ~ Blog Tour
The Mermaid Call is just my kind of book - folklore, mystery, truth and standing up for what you believe in. It encourages children to be proud of who they are and not be afraid of being unique. I was completely enchanted by the story, unable to put it down until I had finished. Since… Continue reading The Mermaid Call by Alex Cotter
The Dragon in the Bookshop is a powerful story about childhood bereavement, friendship and finding strength. Ewa Jozefkowiez gives her characters a voice even when they're unable to speak. When Kon's father dies, he finds comfort in quiet. More than anything, he wants to be the intrepid explorer Dad always encouraged him to be -… Continue reading The Dragon in the Bookshop by Ewa Jozefkowiez ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Fans of Rick Riordan will absolutely love this new series from P.J. Canning! Science-fiction, monsters, aliens, jail breaks and fugitives on the run - it's packed full of non-stop action! Darren Devlin is a wanted person, not only by the police, but also a secret organisation who wants to "Extract, Evaluate & Eliminate" his kind.… Continue reading 21% Monster by P.J. Canning ~ Blog Tour
Autumn Moonbeam: Dance Magic is just the book my dance-loving daughter would have adored when she was a little bit younger. Just like my little girl, Autumn is a twin who is trying to find where she belongs. When Sparkledale Dance Academy opens up for auditions for the Black Cats dance squad, Autumn can't wait… Continue reading Autumn Moonbeam: Dance Magic by Emma Finlayson-Palmer & Heidi Cannon
Where do I even begin with this incredible book? An adventure woven with mythology, magic and the power of the human spirit, Tyger by SF Said is a story to be internalised and drawn upon again and again. This book is destined to last - it already has a classic feel with its thoughtful exploration… Continue reading Tyger by S.F. Said
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