The first rule of Buzz Club: do NOT talk about Buzz Club. Just before her seventeenth birthday, Tavi’s boyfriend dumps her. Distraught, she no longer cares for birthday cake, presents or fun. However, friends Ella and Liss ignore her tears and gift her the perfect post-breakup present: a vibrator. Together they create Buzz Club, an…
We are thrilled to welcome author Sharada Keats to our My Book Corner Q&A today! Questions have been set by our reviewer, Sarah Broadley and her glowing review of These Stolen Lives follows on underneath. Question 1 – Mora is an incredible character. Her determination is evident in every step she takes and it’s clear…
When twelve-year-old Lettice Breech learns she’s going on an exciting trip to Europe with her Pa, she can’t wait to venture to Paris, Rome, Greece and all the places she’s ever dreamed of visiting. However, their plans are cut short when a famous statue of Athena her Pa excavated many years ago is exposed…
Three strangers. Three families. Three connections. Sen and her mum have finally found a place to live. There are rules to be followed in the mysterious woman’s house and if they break them they’ll find themselves out on the streets again. However, their relationship with Vixen mellows over time but secrets within her life jeopardise…
Everyone in Mousetown is out and about. Some of the mice are happy, some are sad and some are anxious about what the day may bring. Which mouse are you? Sometimes it’s hard to talk about how you feel, every day is different and there are lots of things that can change your routine or…
Today we invite you to coorie doon and enjoy our latest post, as MBC reviewer Sarah Broadley welcomes illustrator Jill Calder for a special question and answer session. Question 1You have worked with many children’s writers over the years, illustrating their stories and bringing their characters to life. Do you ask them for specific information abou…
When Zeke the monitor lizard becomes a hall monitor at his school, his life takes an unexpected turn. Persistent bullying by Pelicarnassus, a wannabe pelican supervillain comes to a head and he gets in big trouble. Fuming with himself and yet eager to show the bully that he isn’t getting away with it, he calls…
Bugz is a legend in the virtual world of the Floraverse. Her knowledge of the on-line terrain and her combat skills are second to none. This brings with it respect and awe from many but also makes her a focus for those who want to knock her off the top spot. When her brother dies…
Mairi continues to evade an unknown assailant who will stop at nothing to get to her. What does she have that they need? What does she know that they don’t? Never staying for long in one place, Mairi is desperate to find solace in her world but wherever she ends up, they’re never far behind.…
Wee Shona dreams magnificent dreams. Her busy day plays out in colour as she slumbers. Folk songs sung to her as the sun sets add to the array of pleasant thoughts and images she sees and feels in her very own dream land. To be ‘cooried’ is to be wrapped in warmth by those you…
Sheep love Brenda. Brenda loves sheep. They play games, share meals and all the things that friends do. Brenda even has a woolly jumper, just like the sheep. When Brenda makes her fabulous mint sauce, the sheep are excited to try out her recipe, not realising that there’s a special ingredient Brenda has been waiting…
12 year-old black belt, Modesty (Mo) Seto, has never let her height get in the way before. Determined to be a Taekwondo champion, she must turn around her losing streak and start winning competitions before her dreams fade. Now she needs to find a way to grow five inches for the role of a lifetime…
Frankie Parsons is a worrier. Are the smoke alarm batteries dead? Does the cat have worms? Could that odd-shaped spot on his chest be something more sinister than a freckle? Most people are gloriously untroubled. Only his Ma listens patiently to his 10pm questions. However, Frankie’s carefully controlled world starts to unravel around him…
Beanie the Bansheenie watched from her pod in the river as a little girl called Rose stepped near the waters edge. This was her person. The one she is meant to bond with and know everything about. Her job is to get to know her human but also watch for the CLOUD OF DOOM, which…
It’s clear that magic runs in the family when baby Yula starts to make some surprising things happen. Taking after her dad, Nick (known around the world as Santa), Yula is too young to understand what is happening and unknowingly puts her family at risk of separation. Harper and his family try to hide her…
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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…