Phil Earle has done it again, firmly cementing his place as one of the foremost authors of historical fiction for children. His powerful stories are destined to become classics with their honesty and relatable characters who portray the heart of everyday people in the uncertainty of war. While the Storm Rages is an emotion-driven story,… Continue reading While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle
Harper Drew's diary of her chaotic summer will have readers laughing out loud. From a dream birthday party to a disastrous family holiday to a long-awaited invitation to Maisie's epic glamping festival, life is never dull for Harper and her friends. Harper is so observant, commenting on all the little details of life that matter… Continue reading What’s New Harper Drew? by Kathy Weeks ~ Blog Tour
It's my absolute privilege to kick off the blog tour for Circus Maximus: Rivals on Track, the thrilling sequel to Race to the Death, with an exclusive interview with author Annelise Gray. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer some questions about the second book in your absolutely fantastic Circus Maximus series,… Continue reading Circus Maximus: Rivals on the Track by Annelise Gray ~ Blog Tour
February 2022 - Lower Middle Grade It’s the Easter holidays and 9 year-old Joe is thrilled to be back at his Granny’s house with his cousins, Tom and Pip. They love spending time together, especially when their parents aren’t around (and there are biscuits on offer). One of their favourite things to do together, besides… Continue reading The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Book Club Bank Heist by Ruth Quayle & illustrated by Marta Kissi
"Ready!" said Rabbit by Marjoke Henrichs (Scallywag Press) Having had a two year old and then baby twins, I can totally relate to this story and how difficult it is to get out the door with little ones. Everything seems to take three times longer than it should and just when you think you're finally… Continue reading Perfect Picture Books
The magic of Edinburgh, a strange business card, a mysterious book and the ability to see things others can’t – Like a Charm explores the power of neurodiversity and how important it is for everyone to feel like they’ve found “someone like me”. Twelve-year-old Ramya has not long moved to Scotland with her very busy… Continue reading Like a Charm by Elle McNicoll
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills is a series of eight reading comprehension books for teachers and children, focusing on high-quality literature and the full range of question types in the reading content domains for Key Stage Two. This series gives children opportunities to tackle more complex vocabulary, explore how authors use language to impact their readers and… Continue reading Contemporary Children’s Literature: Developing Reading Comprehension Skills
In true Christopher Edge style, there is so much more to Escape Room than meets the eye. With layers of symbolism and the complete unexpected, readers are challenged to think about their own place in the world. 12-year-old Ami has been given a fantastic gift – an immersive escape room experience. She absolutely loves puzzles… Continue reading Escape Room by Christopher Edge
Britannica Books continues to publish absolutely fantastic non-fiction books for children. Britannica’s 5-Minute Really True Stories for Family Time is no exception. Usually, a collection of short stories like this would be full of fiction – fairy tales or short adventures for families to share together. What’s so unique about this book is that it… Continue reading Britannica’s 5 Minute Really True Stories for Family Time ~ Blog Tour
After thoroughly enjoying the original The Worst Class in the World book in 2020, I was delighted to be offered the chance to read The Worst Class in the World Dares You! by Joanna Nadin and illustrated by Rikin Parekh - a laugh out loud collection of crazy school adventures. This third book in the… Continue reading The Worst Class in the World Dares You! by Joanna Nadin & Rikin Parekh ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 