It's my stop on the blog tour for The Destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh. I'm delighted to share an extract from this magical middle grade adventure. Chapter One The gunshot’s crack and boom woke Minou with a start. She blinked in the darkness, thinking at first she’d been dreaming. But the air was… Continue reading The Destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh ~ Blog Tour
"Children's stories are where truth lies." The Brightstorm series means so much to our family with its thoughtful portrayal of boy/girl twins. We loved Firesong but were very sad when it came to an end (there may have been a tear or two shed). So when we heard The Brightstorm Chronicles would be continuing, we… Continue reading Serpent of the Sands by Vashti Hardy
The Mummy's Curse is the second book in an incredible time-travelling adventure series. M.A. Bennett plays liberally with time, taking readers from 1894 London forward to 1922 Egypt and back again. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb on 4th November 2022, this book is even more timely. The… Continue reading The Mummy’s Curse: The Butterfly Club by M.A. Bennett ~ Blog Tour
Katie & Kevin Tsang are a children's lit writing dream team! This week I've had the joy of reading two of their upcoming books: the final instalment in the epic Dragon Realm series and the first of a fun new chapter book series for readers age 6-9. I can't believe the Dragon Realm series is… Continue reading Dragon Destiny & Space Blasters: Suzie Saves the Universe by Katie & Kevin Tsang
Summer 2022 has been so jam-packed with brilliant children's books that it would be very easy to miss some real gems. Game Changer by Tom Palmer (Rebellion) Tom Palmer is an author with so many incredible talents. From his stunning historical fiction to his action-fuelled football adventures, his books are must-haves for school libraries. Timed… Continue reading Super Summer Reads You Might Have Missed
The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy Willacott celebrates extraordinary women doing extraordinary things. Constantly underestimated by her father and told she can't do things just because she's a girl, Katy dreams of a life where she isn't treated differently than her older brother and is able to explore, discover and make a real difference in the… Continue reading The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy Willacott by Sharon Gosling
Catherine Doyle is back with another heart-pounding fantasy middle grade adventure. If you loved The Storm Keeper Trilogy, then don't miss this magical tale. Sister and brother, Amy and Liam, are visiting their grandmother in Connemara on the west coast of Ireland. Far from home, friends and their usual entertainment, they only have each other… Continue reading The Lost Girl King ~ Catherine Doyle
Contemporary Children's Literature for Years 5-6 & Years 3-4 are now available! Featuring some of the best recent middle grade publications, they are packed full of reading lessons that are sure to capture children's imaginations and leave them wanting to read more. Developing Reading Comprehension Skills is a series of eight reading comprehension books for teachers… Continue reading Contemporary Children’s Literature from the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series
There is no doubt the Brightstorm trilogy by Vashti Hardy is incredibly important to our family. Following the adventures of boy/girl twins, Arthur & Maudie, they have given our own twins, Tom & Lucy, the opportunity to follow a positive, loving twin relationship that is so like their own. We first met Vashti Hardy when… Continue reading Our Brightstorm Journey
For my stop on the FCBG Children's Book Award Blog Tour, I'm thrilled to be sharing one of the shortlisted titles in the Young Reader category - The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy & illustrated by Natalie Smillie! You're in for a treat as I have an exclusive interview from FCBG with Natalie Smillie about… Continue reading Children’s Book Award Blog Tour ~ The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy & Natalie Smillie
