Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Nonfiction November 2025

Spend time with some fantastic nonfiction this November! My Small World: Frozen by Caryl Hart & Harry Woodgate (Simon & Schuster) Presented in a lyrical, picture book style, My Small World: Frozen takes readers age 3+ on a journey to a world full of ice, snow and sea. Arctic and Antarctic environments are presented through… Continue reading Nonfiction November 2025

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold

There are few books so completely honest and utterly courageous as those written by the brilliant Hannah Gold. Turtle Moon gave me shivers as I followed Silver and her family on their adventure of a lifetime to work at Turtle Beach Rescue Centre in Costa Rica. All 11-year-old Silver wants is to climb trees and… Continue reading Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

OceanX Adventures by Kate Jerome

Mystery at the Aquarium - 4 May 2023 Danger in the Deep Sea - 6 July 2023 Daring Dolphin Rescue - 7 November 2023 Intelligent and inquisitive, Marena has always loved science so when she moves to secondary school, she's disappointed there are more rules, lessons are less fun and no one seems to appreciate… Continue reading OceanX Adventures by Kate Jerome

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold & illustrated by Levi Pinfold

A heart made from nature... The best kind. The Lost Whale is a beautifully crafted story of hope and healing. The empowering symbolism of the beach, the sea and the whale is woven throughout bringing comfort and renewal to a troubled soul. Rio's mother is ill. He's done what he can to care for her… Continue reading The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold & illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Interview with a Shark and Other Ocean Giants Too by Andy Seed & Nick East ~ Blog Tour

Get familiar with 10 extraordinary ocean giants as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviours, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. In this fun and fact-filled book, bite sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout. Features ‘interviews’ with a great white shark, blue whale,… Continue reading Interview with a Shark and Other Ocean Giants Too by Andy Seed & Nick East ~ Blog Tour