Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Clockwork Key by Vashti Hardy

The dream team of Vashti Hardy and accessible publisher Barrington Stoke are back with the new Relic Hunters adventure series. Vashti's signature story elements shine through: a passion for STEM, the strength and intelligence of her characters, empowerment of girls, and inspiring adults who challenge young people to be true to themselves. Mabel and Will… Continue reading The Clockwork Key by Vashti Hardy

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Maisie vs Antarctica by Jack Jackman

Maisie vs Antartica is absolutely delightful! Maisie takes readers on a heart-pounding adventure with her eccentric, self-help book writing father. His new book How to Survive in Antarctica sounds fascinating but Maisie doesn't expect to have to test out the survival part! Maisie manages to convince her dad to take her along on his research… Continue reading Maisie vs Antarctica by Jack Jackman

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant ~ Blog Tour

The Secret of Golden Island is the most wonderful empathy-fuelled adventure overflowing with determination and hope. Skylar and Yakov are classmates - each with their own story of heartbreak. Their paths have been incredibly different, hardly noticing each other at school, until they are thrown together with a common goal. Yakov lives with his aunt… Continue reading The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan

"Open your eyes, For this world is only a dream." ~ Rumi. Fans of Vashti Hardy's epic traveling adventures will be swept away by Dream Hunters. In a complex world of stunning settings, bottled dreams and apprentices who learn to retrieve them in the night, Mimi and Rafi strive to prevent treason and bring true… Continue reading Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Evenfall: The Golden Linnet by Alexander Armstrong

I've been looking forward to Evenfall: The Golden Linnet since I first heard Alexander Arnstrong was writing a book for children. Intelligent and packed full of peril with one twist after another, it is everything I hoped for and more. This is a book to be savoured - giving yourself time to take in every… Continue reading Evenfall: The Golden Linnet by Alexander Armstrong

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Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea by Juston Somper ~ Blog Tour

Welcome to the blog tour for the exhilarating, ever-so-charming and endlessly fun "Missing at Sea", the second book in the Pirate Academy series by Justin Somper. Excitement is growing as the young pirates prepare for their Oceans Bound weekend. Not only do they need to captain their own ships and work together as a crew,… Continue reading Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea by Juston Somper ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Nush and the Stolen Emerald by Jasbinder Bilan

Join Anushka - a princess of an Indian kingdom - as she joins her father on an incredible journey to England. This double-crossed mystery of danger and discovery takes readers through the shadowy streets of London and the intrigue of mid-19th century Buckingham Palace. They won't be able to put it down! The British East… Continue reading Nush and the Stolen Emerald by Jasbinder Bilan

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island by Clare Povey

The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island is absolutely brilliant! A fast-paced, environmental adventure with a group of incredibly clever kids in charge - it's next level Spy Kids! Flo and Joseph Wanderday are the children of one of the world's greatest explorers, Nellie Wanderday. When this famous oceanographer and documentary creator goes missing on her… Continue reading The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island by Clare Povey

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue by Jonny Daymond ~ Blog Tour

Author and world explorer Jonny Daymond writes intriguing, thrilling and thought-provoking adventure stories. His debut children's novel, Rainforest Rescue, is the first in the Globe Defenders series taking children into the depths of the Amazon Rainforest. Join Jess and Jack as they search for answers about their missing parents and find themselves a part of… Continue reading Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue by Jonny Daymond ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery is the first book in a gorgeous new series for readers age 7+. With beautifully appealing illustrations, red sprayed edges and incredibly delightful characters, there is no question Marnie and her friends are going to be a huge hit! Marnie is a spirited little moth. Only just transformed from… Continue reading Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson