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Blog Tour, Middle Grade Fiction

Orla and the Wild Hunt by Anna Hoghton ~ Blog Tour

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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

The Boy Who Rescued a Rainbow by Corrina Campbell ~ 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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

The Dragon in the Bookshop by Ewa Jozefkowiez ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

21% Monster by P.J. Canning ~ Blog Tour

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

Book Review, Chapter Book

Autumn Moonbeam: Dance Magic by Emma Finlayson-Palmer & Heidi Cannon

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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

My Friend the Octopus by Lindsay Galvin ~ Blog Tour

"I wished I had three hearts like an octopus. Then maybe it wouldn't hurt so much if one got broken." Following on from the hugely successful Darwin's Dragons, Lindsay Galvin has done it again - a gripping Victorian mystery filled with natural history, art and the essential connection between animals and humans. My Friend the… Continue reading My Friend the Octopus by Lindsay Galvin ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr ~ paperback cover reveal

 “There is a classic feeling to this story – a weightiness of something you just know is going to be epic.” Scope for Imagination, August 2021 September 2022 will see the publication of the paperback edition of The Book of Stolen Dreams. Click on the book cover below to read my original review of this… Continue reading The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr ~ paperback cover reveal

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Titanic Tunnel by Glen Blackwell

Glen Blackwell has a unique approach to historical fiction for middle grade readers. Taking his readers back in time with his characters, children are able to experience what life in the past was like from a modern perspective. In The Titanic Tunnel, readers find themselves on that great ship, haunted by an ominous feeling. We… Continue reading The Titanic Tunnel by Glen Blackwell