Yaba Badoe’s middle grade debut is a captivating tale that stretches from the UK to Africa and the Caribbean, dancing a winding trail to the roots and heritage of main character Man-man and his sister Pan. The story opens in present day London where Man-man is practicing his best dance moves for the Notting…
It’s not always easy to find a bedtime book that both my children (aged 7 & 10) will enjoy, but this engagingly-written, contemporary story had them both begging for one more chapter, and this mum was just as gripped. Josh has just moved home and school – a tough change for anyone, but harder…
You can always rely on the brilliant Sophie Anderson to bring something utterly magical to the shelves, and her new middle-grade novel, The Snow Girl, has the same fairytale-esque qualities I have come to love about her storytelling. Set against the backdrop of a winter wonderland filled with forest creatures, Tasha and her parents have…
Spooky season is upon us and there are spooky books for all kinds of readers – sci-fi lovers, puzzle-busters, folktale fanatics and more. Here are just a few recommendations from the My Book Corner shelves. Read on …if you dare! The Skull by Jon Klassen With its spooky vibes that are also sweet and…
What do you get if you put four tween girls in a creepy house…with no grown ups…on halloween night…and LOCK THEM INSIDE with a ghost who wants to play hide-and-seek? A brilliant Halloween read, of course! But be warned – it is creepy. Bella Bright and her Mum are staying at Darkling Manor…
No one puts the fun in Non Fiction quite like Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and her latest book – The Treasure Hunt – is no exception. Leisa’s engaging and witty writing puts the reader on the stage as they trace and chase the histories of treasures lost, stolen and found on an epic adventure around the…
Christmas has come early to My Book Corner with a wonderful guest post by Patricia Cleveland-Peck, author of the laugh-out-loud Elephant series. This time, our clumsy friend has set his sights sky high! You Can’t Let An Elephant Pull Santa’s Sleigh is a jolly good addition to this hugely popular series and has all the…
It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week and spooky season so what could be better than a deadly Barrington Stoke thriller by horror queen Cynthia Murphy? Welcome To Camp Killer starts out with a group of teenagers at an American-style residential camp on the grounds of a stately home with a gruesome past. What could possibly go wrong?…
It truly is a privilege to share Luke Palmer’s guest post for this week’s PLAY Blog Tour. A powerful read, this novel has continued to ‘play’ on my mind since I finished it. I was gripped by its raw exploration of masculinity and friendship, of role models and expectations, of games that turn…
I have a confession to make; I do sometimes judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, I can’t resist a book with stunning artwork. Great Minds is one such book, and it’s as eye-catching on the inside as it is on the outside. Indeed, André Ducci‘s graphic novel style fills every page with…
This second fantasy adventure by wonderful wordsmith Nicola Davies is brimming with wisdom and heart. A prequel to The Song That Sings Us, and set in that same richly-imagined world, we follow young tiger cub Skrimsli on a perilous journey across mountains, deserts, and seas as he seeks to protect those he calls ‘kin’…
This astounding collection of interviews with 16 youth climate activists – brought to you by illustrator and #KidLit4Climate founder Emma Reynolds – is really bringing something new to the shelves with its original concept and format. Drawn To Change The World illustrates the stories young people who are making a differences to…
I’m delighted to have the wonderful Claire Fayer’s on the blog today sharing a piece about how she came up with the idea for Tapper Watson – and it is a fascinating process, with brilliant advice for anyone struggling to come up with their own writing ideas. Read on to be inspired! Why Tapper Watson?…
I love picture books that are simply bursting with energy, imagination and fun, and Tessa Gearing and Chris Jevon’s have created a brilliant story that ticks those all-important boxes. When a host of mischievous story characters escape Noah’s Show and Tell book, it’s a race against the school bell to get them back…
I know what it’s like to read a book on horseback – at least, that’s what reading Lauren St John’s latest middle grade novel feels like! Finding Wonder is a thrilling adventure about daring horse thefts and opening up to life after tragedy strikes – something child protagonist Roo Thorn knows only too well.…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…