Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

I Want a Dog by Jon Agee ~ Blog Tour

I Want a Dog is the charming story of a girl's search for the perfect pet. She assumes the animal shelter will have just what she's looking for - a loyal, loving, smart, cuddly, goofy, courageous dog. Unfortunately, it isn't meant to be. She's shown the most unusual collection of possible pets. None of them… Continue reading I Want a Dog by Jon Agee ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Call of the Titanic by Lindsay Galvin ~ Blog Tour

Call of the Titanic may be Lindsay Galvin's best novel yet - which is saying A LOT given how much I love Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the Octopus. The two points of view are expertly woven together through witness accounts of the Titanic diaster, telegrams, letters, menus and gripping first-hand narrative. Initially, I wondered… Continue reading Call of the Titanic by Lindsay Galvin ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Swop The Satsuma-Sized Secret by Lucy Noguera & illustrated by Laura Ireland

Swop is a super cute pup that young readers will love. Perfect for Lower Key Two, this book is sure to become a favourite on classroom bookshelves. Swop is the world’s smallest dog and just the distraction Ernie needs when his family moves to the city and he has to start over. Dad is gone… Continue reading Swop The Satsuma-Sized Secret by Lucy Noguera & illustrated by Laura Ireland

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Walker: The Mystery of the Missing Millions by Shoo Rayner

Walker: The Mystery of the Missing Millions is the second fantastic doggy mystery adventure from the talented author/illustrator Shoo Rayner. Ten-year-old Walker walks dogs because he can’t have one of his own. His father says he has a special “way with dogs” when, in reality, he can actually talk to them – and they talk… Continue reading Walker: The Mystery of the Missing Millions by Shoo Rayner

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Buddy’s Story by Blake Morgan

Buddy, a chocolate Labrador, has a Very Important Job. He is a Detection Dog for a 12-year-old boy with anaemia. It’s up to Buddy to keep his best friend, Noah, safe and help him do what he needs if he becomes unwell. Using his calm nature, excellent training and outstanding sense of smell, Buddy is… Continue reading Buddy’s Story by Blake Morgan