The Soup Movement by Ben Davis is a powerful and emotional book. Aimed at readers age 8+, it is fantastic story for developing empathy across so many parts of life. Jordan has a past he doesn’t want anyone to know about. All he wants is to be normal, to have friends, to fit in at… Continue reading The Soup Movement by Ben Davis
School for Nobodies is one of those books that forces you to stop and think once you’ve finished reading it. There are so many layers of meaning and symbolism that come together in the final scenes bringing the story to an intense and powerful conclusion. Flynn is adopted. Her “parents” refuse to talk about her… Continue reading School for Nobodies by Susie Bower
The Hat Full of Secrets is an absolutely delightful adventure with Henry Pepper and his grandad. The story grabs readers’ interest right from the start. Henry has a secret! What could it be? Will he tell us? Henry gives hints but won’t reveal what he’s hiding. When Grandad tells him to “keep it under his… Continue reading The Hat Full of Secrets by Karl Newson & illustrated by Wazza Pink
Noah and the Starbird is a charming story encouraging children to be brave and reassuring them that sometimes grown-ups go away but they will come back again. Noah’s daddy is in the hospital so he has to go to stay with his grandma. While he’s there, his grandma introduces him to a very special lamp… Continue reading Noah and the Starbird by Barry Timms & illustrated by Faye Hsu
I am very happy to be taking part in the blog tour for Emily Knight I am… Becoming – the third powerful book in the Emily Knight series by A. Bello. This upper Middle Grade / Young Adult fantasy is action packed from the beginning to the very end, leaving the reader wanting more! Fifteen-year-old… Continue reading Emily Knight I Am… Becoming by A. Bello
Lose yourself in the rich symbolism and powerful messages of The Tigers in the Tower by Julia Golding. Sahira faces the jungle of Georgian London with no one but two majestic Indian tigers. Having lost her parents to fever on the treacherous sea voyage from Calcutta to London, Sahira must fend for herself and fight… Continue reading The Tigers in the Tower by Julia Golding
The Longest Strongest Thread is a beautiful story about dealing with good-byes and the wonderful relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. It is especially poignant now when it is difficult to see grandparents who live far away. In this story of rich illustrations and gorgeous details, the narrator is moving to a new home away from… Continue reading The Longest Strongest Thread by Inbal Leitner
The Hungry Ghost is a powerful story of dealing with loss, holding on to memories, and new beginnings. 11-year-old Freja has moved to Singapore from Denmark to live with her father and his new family. Leaving her mother behind to heal from mental illness, Freja is forced into a new reality. Having arrived during… Continue reading The Hungry Ghost by H.S. Norup
Me and My Sister is a lovely picture book depicting life with an autistic sibling. Like all brothers & sisters, these children have similarities and differences. They get along, fall out and things don’t always seem fair. They love spending time together but also appreciate their time apart. The narrator of the story loves his… Continue reading Me and My Sister by Rose Robbins
My Life as a Cat is the most unique, charming story I have read in a very long time. Leonard is a cat but he didn’t start out that way. He is actually an alien who is spending a month on Earth to find out about the human race. He intended to become human but… Continue reading My Life as a Cat by Carlie Sorosiak
Scope for Imagination 