A.M. Howell’s newest book, The Secret of the Treasure Keepers, is an absolute triumph of historical fiction for children filled with positivity, hope and determination. Reading this, I felt like I was back with an old friend – comfortable and ready for a new adventure. In no time at all, I was completely immersed in… Continue reading The Secret of the Treasure Keepers by A.M. Howell
I've read so many fantastic books this year. Here's just a small selection of some that caught my eye. The Midnight Thief by Sylvia Bishop It all started with a bat in the attic. Freya has always been encouraged to think and be herself. When she’s sent to a school where she doesn’t fit in,… Continue reading Marvellous Middle Grade
Holly Webb has been writing beautiful, heart-warming stories for children since 2004. This year, she celebrates her 50th book in the Animal Stories series and continues to go from strength to strength. My daughter is a huge fan of Holly’s Wintery Tales series. She always looks forward to the next one. This month, we’ve been… Continue reading Beautiful Books by Holly Webb
Who Will Love Me When You're Gone is a beautiful picture book published in conjunction with Grief Awareness Week 2021. *** "My love for you can never leave, It's like the sun, the air you breathe..." Jack's mum is very poorly, and he's worried about what will happen when she's gone... Will Mummy take her… Continue reading Who Will Love Me When You’re Gone? by Anna Friend & Jake Biggin
A team of twelve Christmas elves have joined forces to bring you a festive treat - the Let's Get Festive! 12 Days of Christmas Blog Tour Join in every day from the 1st to the 12th of December for our favourite Christmas books! The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle A magical snow globe,… Continue reading Let’s Get Festive Blog Tour ~ The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle
Illustrated Fiction for Cold Days A Night at the Frost Fair by Emma Carroll & Sam Usher From the very first double-page illustration, it’s clear this story is something special. A Night at the Frost Fair by Emma Carroll & Sam Usher is a beautiful, hard-back illustrated fiction book for readers age 7+ although younger… Continue reading Wintery Stories for Young Readers
Tales of Truth and Treasure by James Haddell is a celebration of families brought together by adoption. The Forgotten Crown is the highly-anticipated second book in the series. Tia Trevelyan has settled into her new family in Stormhaven but despite a growing sense of peace and belonging, she still has so many questions about her… Continue reading The Forgotten Crown by James Haddell ~ Blog Tour
Meet Twelve. The Pledge changed her name. She will change the world. I first picked up this book because my Mum had been sent it and was about to start reading it and the cover intrigued me. I read the blurb, then the first page and then the next thing I knew, I was 6… Continue reading Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest by Aisling Fowler – Review by Charlotte, age 13
Great Britons is a fabulous non-fiction book about British people who have really made their mark on the world. Each double page spread is overflowing with information. The text is engaging with lots of detail. There is plenty to challenge readers in Years 5/6 while children in Lower Key Stage Two would be able to… Continue reading Great Britons by Imogen Russell Williams & Sara Mulvanny
We All Celebrate is a wonderful collection of cultural and religious traditions celebrated throughout the year. Starting in the new year with my own country's Polar Bear Plunge (Canada), it takes readers on a journey around the world with explanations of the diversity that makes life so special. Brightly coloured carnivals and festivals, feasts and… Continue reading We All Celebrate by Chitra Soundar & Jenny Bloomfield
Scope for Imagination 