Sisters of Sword and Shadow is the completely engaging young adult tale of a group of women who create a world for themselves within a world does not allow them to choose their own paths. I was eager to read it and completely captivated by what I found inside. I couldn't put it down -… Continue reading Sisters of Sword and Shadow by Laura Bates
The Reading is Magic Festival is a fantastic on-line event running 2nd - 6th October 2023. World-class writers, illustrators and poets celebrate reading and books with a wonderful variety of video sessions which can be streamed free at school or home. Find the full list of events here: https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/events Themes taken from Cressida Cowell's Waterstones'… Continue reading Reading is Magic Festival ~ Unmissable Events ~ Cursed Crowns
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
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
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
There's a catfish under the islands of Japan;when it rolls, the land rises and falls. Exploring themes of identity, relationships, grief and ecology, and set in a world of Japanese myths, folklore and magical realism, Catfish Rolling is the debut YA novel by author Clara Kumagai. Since the rolling catfish caused an earthquake that destroyed… Continue reading Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai ~ Blog Tour
Gothic Literature is a favourite topic in Key Stage Three English. Dracula, Frankenstein, Edgar Allen Poe... there are so many classic texts to discover. For some children, these texts can be quite challenging with unfamiliar language and a style they just aren't used to. Often, reading another version of their class text helps children build… Continue reading Frankenstein: A Retelling by Tanya Landman
Welcome to Your Boobs is a book for every adolescent girl as well as their parents, carers and teachers. It is a friendly, honest and incredibly practical guide to growing up and all the changes it brings. With a chatty style and clear facts, girls will find it very accessible and keep coming back to… Continue reading Welcome to Your Boobs by Yumi Stynes & Dr Melissa Kang
Fast fashion is cheap, but somebody has to pay. Stitched Up by Steve Cole is one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading it. An eye-opening glimpse at the reality of fast-fashion, sweat shops and human slavery in the modern world, it will cause readers to think twice about where… Continue reading Stitched Up by Steve Cole
Fight Back by A.M. Dassu is an important and powerful story. It should be read by adults as much as by the young people for whom it was written. In a similar vein to A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll, it reveals issues of identity, respect, community and empowerment that need to be recognised… Continue reading Fight Back by A.M. Dassu
Scope for Imagination 