Glory and her friend, Dennis watch the world-famous escapologist, Harry Houdini, throw himself off the pier wrapped in chains. Holding their breath, they sigh with relief as he emerges moments later. The adventure for the pair is only just beginning. After rescuing Mrs Houdini’s dog, Glory and Dennis are rewarded with tickets to the show…
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…
WINNER Children’s Book of the Year Senior, Irish Book Awards 2024 Fia and Solas, her snow deer, were born under the same solstice sky and Fia would do anything to save Solas. When the starving villagers threaten to sacrifice Solas to fulfil an ancient prophecy, Fia decides to seek out the mythical Deer Mother. As…
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…
Black Girl Power is an anthology of fifteen stories edited by award-winning author Leah Johnson. From the very first words of the introduction, the reader is invited into this world where it is okay to rejoice in the strength and power you have inside yourself. The variety of genres, from everyday life, (‘The New…
Welcome and a huge thank you to author Jennifer Claessen, who joins us today with exclusive author content on The December Witches. As fans of The December Witches Trilogy we were delighted to be invited to join the blog tour for this final instalment! Read our exclusive author content here and follow the blog tour, information…
When Knight Sir Louis’s sword, called Dave, is damaged in an epic battle with mischievous diamonds, it’s obvious things are a little off in Squirrel Helm. With jewels from the town going missing, ruthlessly gobbled up by the sneaky Cauldron of Chaos, Knight Sir Louis is running out of time to save the day!…
What was buried is about to return! The last time Pippa stayed at her grandfather’s cottage near the forest, a strange figure appeared at her window. Hopefully that won’t happen this time. The legends of spriggan folk and twig men were usually spooky stories told around the fire but it’s not long after they arrive…
Iona found a hoolet with a damaged wing. She wasn’t sure whether she should keep it indoors, after all, they were meant to fly. She nursed Brodie back to health and they became firm friends. When Brodie finds a way out of the house, Iona searches for him. She meets her farmer and his…
Ahhh. What can I say? Natasha Farrant has done it again with a brilliant new adventure that’s sure to captivate young readers. The story brings together Skylar and Yakov, two children facing their own tough situations. Skylar’s life has been turned upside down by her grandad’s stroke, leaving her feeling out of place and struggling…
Nothing good ever comes from a visit to Nimble Lane. The entrance appears out the corner of Ista Flit’s eye when she’s least expecting it and only when the tide is right. Ista finds herself in the narrow, shadow-filled street, the smell of the sea and the closeness of the mist bearing down as she…
Hopping onto the Olympics bandwagon to share Winner Takes Gold by Eloise Smith – a compelling middle-grade mystery set at a junior Olympic gymnastics training camp. The plot follows Pearl, a young gymnast, and her friends as they navigate the complexities of friendship, trust, rivalries…and competition-fuelled drama and sabotage! The mystery escalates as the…
Alyssa and the Spell Garden by Alexandra Sheppard is an absolute gem of a book that blends magic, nature, and a dash of Jamaican culture into an enchanting story that’s perfect for middle-grade readers. The story centres around Alyssa, an 11-year-old girl of Jamaican descent who discovers she has magical abilities when she goes…
12 year-old Luca Verani knows exactly how his life is going to pan out. He doesn’t need to sit exams or do homework, he’s going to run his families ice cream cafè like his dad and grandad before him. When he hears rumours of the cafè closing down, he must do everything he can to…
When 12 year-old Alexander is sent to work at the court of Mary Queen of Scots, he soon finds himself lured into a world of intrigue, terror and treachery. Having no option but to obey or heed the wrath from a cloak-wearing menace that follows his every move, he is tasked with learning the secret…
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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…