Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing by Cressida Cowell

May 2025 How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing is the first in a new series of How to Train Your Dragon stories. Introduced as a set of shorter adventures discovered on a beach amongst papers belonging to Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, this delightfully funny and hugely engaging book is perfect… Continue reading How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing by Cressida Cowell

Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

Whisper to the Rescue by Rose Robbins ~ Blog Tour

Sometimes, the quietest ones notice the most. This is certainly true of Whisper - the smallest, quietest dragon whose family is tearing down trees and lighting dangerous fires. Always trying to look after the other animals and protect the mountainside, Whisper needs to make his voice heard. But no matter what he tries, his family… Continue reading Whisper to the Rescue by Rose Robbins ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Last Dragon by Polly Ho-Yen ~ Blog Tour

The Last Dragon is a wonderfully magical middle grade adventure with powerful messages of environmental protection, rewilding and hope. I devoured it in one sitting, desperate to know what would happen to Yara, her sister and the dragon's egg. Yara lives in a world where dragons exist - well, just one dragon - the last… Continue reading The Last Dragon by Polly Ho-Yen ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Chapter Book

Rory and the Snack Dragons by Louisa MacDougall & Giulia Cregut ~ Blog Tour

Rory and the Snack Dragons is absolutely delightful! With Paper Bag Princess vibes, an intelligent girl outwits a dragon and they form the most unlikely of friendships. The development of the dragon character as one who doesn't really like eating princesses and just wants to do good adds to the charm of the story. Rory… Continue reading Rory and the Snack Dragons by Louisa MacDougall & Giulia Cregut ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Dragon Force: Devourer’s Attack by Katie & Kevin Tsang

Since the first Dragon Realm book, I have been completely captivated by this world where humans and dragons work together to defeat common enemies. Focused on adventure, courage and discovering your true self, readers are swept away on an non-stop, action-packed journey. The ensemble cast means there's someone for every reader to relate to. The… Continue reading Dragon Force: Devourer’s Attack by Katie & Kevin Tsang

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Dragon Force: Infinity’s Secret by Katie & Kevin Tsang ~ Blog Tour

"Beyond the stars, a creature is stirring." Return to the world of Dragon Realm with the first book in this exciting follow-on series, Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret! Since their two worlds collided, dragons and humans have been trying to live together in peace. Twelve-year-old Lance Lo is desperate to be chosen to attend Camp Claw… Continue reading Dragon Force: Infinity’s Secret by Katie & Kevin Tsang ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Fireblood: The First Flight by Sam Stewart ~ Blog Tour

Dragons don’t exist. But they used to...Discovering that the magic of dragons flows through your veins is frightening – and liberating! But with the powers of dragonkind comes a desperate quest: siblings Finn and Tula must travel to a hidden island fortress to help save their father – and the world they know; and discover… Continue reading Fireblood: The First Flight by Sam Stewart ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl

March 2023 Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl is a brilliant blend of fantasy and history, all wrapped up in the story of the first London to Manchester Air Race in 1910! Ten-year-old Kitty and Harris Hawk are twins who have grown up around the first planes in Britain. Their father is chief aircraft engineer to Britain's… Continue reading Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest by Liz Flanagan

February 2023 Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest is the first book in a delightful new fantasy series for younger middle-grade readers from the author of the stunning Dragon Daughter series, Liz Flanagan. Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, readers will be completely swept away in adventure, magic and the most gorgeous baby dragons! Rowan's life changes forever… Continue reading Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest by Liz Flanagan

Book Review, Chapter Book, Middle Grade Fiction

Dragon Destiny & Space Blasters: Suzie Saves the Universe by Katie & Kevin Tsang

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