Moving to a new city, school AND making new friends was not something Nate was particularly happy about but his family was all here, including his ant farm, so he tried his best to accept it. Going from a small town to a big city was a big change for him in more ways than…
With her mum’s boyfriend, Vik, seemingly now a part of their family unit before Nat’s even had a chance to consider a stepdad in her life, her feelings are all over the place as she comes to terms with all the changes in her world. She feels like she no longer belongs at home or…
Set on the Greek island of Crete, steeped in ancient myths and legends, Netta and her family are all set to enjoy their family holiday. The only thing is, Netta doesn’t understand her younger brother, Remy’s obsession with Ancient Greece. Her parents have decided that this holiday is all about his interests for a change…
Noah used to have a best friend, Jim. He used to have parents who enjoyed spending time together. They would go to the playpark on Waterford Avenue. Dad would climb the ancient oak tree and lie back, pretending to be asleep on its broad branches to make Noah and his mum laugh. Everything has changed.…
Join Ruby on a time travelling voyage of discovery! Ruby faces spending a summer in the deserted railway station town of Melbridge at her hippy Gram’s trinket-filled house. Her parents have decided to divorce. Everything she has once known has gone; her family as a unit, her routines, it all feels as if it is…
Fear is weakness, Raven is strong. From a young age, Brann kept Claw’s words with her at all times. Especially when she faces her deepest fears and learns her limits for the role she has in the Construct crew of Cub. Each Construct taking on the image from its crew’s thoughts as it travels on…
Orphaned and left to live with her awful Aunt Rita, Puloma can finally take no more and runs away. As she searches for work in the Indian city of Malpur, she is rejected by every shopkeeper. Finally, she rests, exhausted beside a fountain, but is suddenly pushed in. Angered, Puloma jumps up and chases the…
Breonna Boyd, her friends call her Bree, is training hard to compete in the Spelling Bee Nationals. After all, aren’t all the Boyds super-talented, hard working and successful? Her two older sisters, Christian and Lex, set an amazing example not only academically but also taking care of Bree when their mother leaves the family home…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!