Viggo is fifteen years old, living in Edinburgh with his mum. He has no plans for the future other than to watch the new Thor movie at his local multiplex. But one morning, he wakes to the news that his older brother, Magnus, has gone missing on Shetland. Mum has already booked tickets to go… Continue reading Postcards from Valhalla by Danny Weston ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Sally in the City of Dreams is a charming story of two Irish sisters, Sally and Bridget, who set off across the ocean for a new life in 1911 New York. Full of hope and the promise of endless possibilities, they find themselves facing challenges they never imagined. The kindness and honesty of the girls… Continue reading Sally in the City of Dreams by Judi Curtin ~ Blog Tour & Author Interview
FACTopia is back and it just keeps getting better and better! In this edition, readers have the chance to "Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts" through time as they explore global history. Ancient Rome, Samuri, the Islamic Golden Age, giant things and toilets only scratch the surface of what they'll find inside! The unique… Continue reading HISTORY FACTopia! by Paige Towler & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour
Sweet Skies is the incredible story of children finding their way in war-torn Berlin. It's 1948. Otto is fascinated by the American pilots who fly in and out of this city under seige when Russia has blocked off every road, railway and waterway into the western zone. The Luftbrücke - an airbridge to keep Berlin… Continue reading Sweet Skies by Robin Scott-Elliot ~ Blog Tour
Every school library, classroom and home should contain books from Barrington Stoke. Their wonderfully captivating content paired with accessible vocabulary, super-readable font and helpful page tint make them some of the best books available for ALL children. From fun, sweet Little Gems for young readers age 5+ to their mature, thought-provoking 11+/13+ Teen and Young… Continue reading Brilliant Summer Books from Barrington Stoke
No time for simpering or smelling salts - there's a scoundral to catch. Her Majesty's League of Remarkable Young Ladies is delightful right from the start. With an Enola Holmes feel of clever young women who refuse to conform to society's expectations, readers will quickly become great friends with 14 year-old Winnifred as she takes… Continue reading Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D. Stegert ~ Blog Tour
Code Name Kingfisher is a powerful story of secrets, family and friendship. Spanning 80 years, it follows three girls on their quest to stay true to themselves and where their family has come from while searching for a happy future. In present day England, Liv is struggling with changing friendships and her grandmother's dementia. When… Continue reading Code Name Kingfisher by Liz Kessler
Summer is the perfect time to escape with something really different. This collection of books for readers age 8 through 13+ is sure to engage your older readers this holiday. Eurospies by Lindsay Littleson (Cranachan Books) ~ 8+ (MG) What better way to get a taste of Europe than through an exciting mystery story? Fans… Continue reading Super Summer Reads (age 8 – 13+)
Based on a true story, Silver River Shadow by Jane Thomas & Rochelle Lamm, illustrated by Sarah Docker is a fascinating story of family legacy and uncovering the truth of the past. Lizzie's mother passed away twelve years ago and her father is often busy with work. When she's given a school assignment to discover… Continue reading Silver River Shadow by Jane Thomas with Rochelle Lamm
The appeal of a classic boarding school story combined with upstairs/downstairs Downton Abbey-esk class divide and an intriguing wartime mystery, Helen Peters' Friends and Traitors brings a refreshing and engaging twist to middle grade historical fiction. It's summer 1940. Hitler has reached the French coast and the entire country is worried about invasion. Sidney's "posh"… Continue reading Friends and Traitors by Helen Peters
