"A wonderfully murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue in the start of anew series from Blue Peter Book Award winning author, KieranLarwood." You're in for a treat with an exclusive extract of the first chapter of this high stakes adventure! But be warned - once you start reading this intriguing tale, you won't want to stop!… Continue reading Carnival of the Lost by Kieran Larwood ~ Blog Tour with an exclusive extract
Monster Max is back in this laugh-out-loud, slightly gross sequel overflowing with sticky silliness! Always ready to fulfil his moto of "Protect and Do Good Stuff", this crime-fighting, evil villain-busting boy who turns into a huge monster whenever he burps (and turns back again by sneezing) will stop at nothing to prevent a ghostly creature… Continue reading Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost by Robin Bennett & illustrated by Tom Tinn-Disbury
The Last Firefox is a charming story about facing your fears and learning to trust that who you are is always enough. Lee Newbery's fantastic debut is a triumph in empathy-building, celebrating family diversity and encouraging children to stand up for themselves. Charlie loves a lot of things about his life - the home he… Continue reading The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery
The magic of Edinburgh, a strange business card, a mysterious book and the ability to see things others can’t – Like a Charm explores the power of neurodiversity and how important it is for everyone to feel like they’ve found “someone like me”. Twelve-year-old Ramya has not long moved to Scotland with her very busy… Continue reading Like a Charm by Elle McNicoll
Based on an intriguing Russian folk poem, Nightingale the Robber, telling of a mysterious man with bird-like features and a powerful, dangerous whistle, The Thief Who Sang Storms, is a captivating story of grief, finding hope in even the darkest of places, and the importance of unity in diversity. Readers will be completely mesmerised by… Continue reading The Thief Who Sang Storms by Sophie Anderson
Harley Hitch is back in another brilliant adventure for young readers age 7+. This series is absolutely bursting with unique and fantastically fun characters. From the magnificent moon to the gorgeous stars to the brilliant fortune-telling fish in the Rusty River, there is something intriguing on every page. It’s a new term and Harley is… Continue reading Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon by Vashti Hardy & George Ermos
It was wonderful to read a sneak peak of the fourth book in Michelle Harrison’s brilliant A Pinch of Magic series – A Storm of Sisters! The Widdershins sisters are back. It’s deepest winter. Betty, Fliss and Charlie are visiting their cousin, Clarissa, in far away Wilderness. This enchanted town has an eerie past with… Continue reading A Storm of Sisters by Michelle Harrison
Illustrated Fiction for Cold Days A Night at the Frost Fair by Emma Carroll & Sam Usher From the very first double-page illustration, it’s clear this story is something special. A Night at the Frost Fair by Emma Carroll & Sam Usher is a beautiful, hard-back illustrated fiction book for readers age 7+ although younger… Continue reading Wintery Stories for Young Readers
Meet Twelve. The Pledge changed her name. She will change the world. I first picked up this book because my Mum had been sent it and was about to start reading it and the cover intrigued me. I read the blurb, then the first page and then the next thing I knew, I was 6… Continue reading Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest by Aisling Fowler – Review by Charlotte, age 13
Wulfie Saves the Planet is so much fun! I love the first two books in the series and I’m sure this fuzzy, purple creature has only grown more mischievous in the third! This adventure seems to be a little more mature as Libby and Wulfie take on a serious problem. Libby needs to come up… Continue reading Wulfie: Saves the Planet by Lindsay Sedgwick
Scope for Imagination 