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
As a Canadian who moved across the world to the UK and has also visited Hong Kong, I was excited to be asked to read The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei. I loved spotting all the Canadian references merged with the Britishness of Holly-Mei's dad. This is a story of a properly mixed family who celebrate… Continue reading The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei by Christina Matula ~ Blog Tour
I've had the privilege of reading an Australian edition of The Bravest Word by Kate Foster. It is one of the most powerful, honest books I have ever read. Addressing mental health, anxiety and depression in young people through the beautiful story of a boy and his dog, it helps children to recognise symptoms in… Continue reading The Bravest Word by Kate Foster
February 2023 The Funniest Boy in the World is overflowing with laughs and a whole lot of heart. Ever-charming Billy Plimpton is back! Buoyed by the success of his stand-up comedian act in the school talent show, he’s determined to make it as a comic. He’s learning to embrace his stammer and accept it as… Continue reading The Funniest Boy in the World by Helen Rutter
Publishing: May 2023 Wild is the kind of story that stays with you. I found myself thinking about it in between reading sessions, wondering what was going to happen next in this fast-paced rainforest adventure. I was worried about the deeply troubled character of Jack and his relationship with his mum. When his father dies,… Continue reading Wild by Ele Fountain
Bedtime stories are often the stories we remember the most. I have fond memories of the light blue bedtime story book I had as a child. It was full of unusual characters, far away lands and short, comforting tales that would send me off to sleep. My sister and I would take turns choosing one… Continue reading The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories ~ Blog Tour, featuring Emma Carroll
Why I love graphic novels: I love graphic novels because I like the combination of the words and the pictures. It really helps me to imagine what's going on in the story. They're quick and fun to read. You can go back to reread them lots of times and spot something different every time. Every… Continue reading Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson ~ Guest Post by Lucy (age 12)
Fight Back by A.M. Dassu is an important and powerful story. It should be read by adults as much as by the young people for whom it was written. In a similar vein to A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll, it reveals issues of identity, respect, community and empowerment that need to be recognised… Continue reading Fight Back by A.M. Dassu
Contemporary Children's Literature for Years 5-6 & Years 3-4 are now available! Featuring some of the best recent middle grade publications, they are packed full of reading lessons that are sure to capture children's imaginations and leave them wanting to read more. Developing Reading Comprehension Skills is a series of eight reading comprehension books for teachers… Continue reading Contemporary Children’s Literature from the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series
The Case of the Smuggler's Curse by Mark Dawson (Welbeck Flame) Fans of middle grade mysteries and classic children's adventure stories will love The Case of the Smuggler's Curse! A ghostly figure on the beach, stories of smugglers and shadowy winter evenings make this the perfect book to curl up with. Something is going on… Continue reading Middle Grade Spring Collection
Scope for Imagination 