June 2025 Anna James is a favourite author in our house. The first book in her Pages & Co series, Tilly and the Book Wanderers, will always be considered one of those very special books that made my younger daughter a reader. Since she also adores Alice in Wonderland (with a special request for me… Continue reading Alice with a Why by Anna James
Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, the adventures of ocean explorer Sandy Fin take readers to a wonderfully imaginative world set in the same universe as the delightful Bridget Vanderpuff series. The sea and shore is the most amazing place - full of fascinating objects, light and shadows and unusual creatures. Sandy Fin and his friend Lily… Continue reading Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing by Martin Stewart
The Forest in the Sky is the gripping finale of the epic Greenwild series by Pari Thomson. I was thrilled to have the opportunity for an early read on NetGalley and jumped in full of anticipation of something wonderful. Teeming with life and rich world-building, The Forest in the Sky is a fantastic story of… Continue reading Greenwild: The Forest in the Sky by Pari Thomson & illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Who were you born to be? Alex Evans isn't sure. Ever since her dad's death, she's felt lonely and frustrated. Her mother's strict rules and seemingly irrational fear of potential dangers keep Alex close to home and away from the forest she loved to explore with her father. When, finally, out of pure frustration, flames… Continue reading Dragonborn by Struan Murray
June 2025 I was thrilled to receive an exclusive, numbered early edition of Escape Room: Game Zero including a link to the most perfect soundtrack playlist. Incredibly atmospheric, this scarily futuristic sci-fi adventure pulls readers right inside the game - just like the main character, Eden. Fantastically modern, this story draws on everything children love… Continue reading Escape Room: Game Zero by Christopher Edge
A thrilling story of friendship, loyalty and inner strength, The Watcher is the second book in the outstanding Gargoyles series by Tamsin Mori. Book one, Guardians of the Source, was one of my favourite books of 2024. The Watcher picks up where Guardians of the Source left off. The evil ghasts have been defeated and… Continue reading Gargoyles: The Watcher (Book 2) by Tamsin Mori
Intricately plotted and richly layered, Deep Dark is the first in a wonderful new series by Zohra Nabi. Set in Victorian London, this historical fantasy whisks readers away to the darkest corners of a humming city. A vibrant cast challenge the politics and social justice of the time as ancient rivers carry history beneath their… Continue reading Deep Dark by Zohra Nabi ~ Blog Tour
It's World Down Syndrome Day! We're celebrating by sharing George and the Mini Dragon written by George Webster in collaboration with Helen Harvey and illustrated by Tim Budgen. This is the first book in a delightful new series for age 6+. It’s George’s 7th birthday and his wish list is nothing short of amazing—a magic… Continue reading George and the Mini Dragon by George Webster with co-author Helen Harvey & illustrated by Tim Budgen
School of Doom: Be the Worst is the debut middle grade novel for 2022 Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition winner Sarah Harrison! This magical school adventure is delightfully unique, seriously spooky and so appealing! Edifina Harp is the most unusual child with a streak of red hair and an appetite for anything. Her non-human behaviours… Continue reading School of Doom: Be the Worst by Sarah Harrison ~ Blog Tour
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
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