If you could have any super power, what would it be? When Marvin and his best friend, Joe, spot a familiar face in an old superhero comic when they take a break from working on their Science Fair robot, he asks his grandad if he knows anything about the man with the M on his…
Stella has been on high-alert ever since sea-witch, the Haken, stalked the beach near her home. Every day she checks the horizon for a glimpse, a new daily ritual. All she’s ever wanted is to be a Weather Weaver – a collector of rain, hail and wind – any weather system that finds it way…
You know that kids ADORE transport. Vehicles of all kinds. And. They are going to adore Trains, Trains, Trains! from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen. It’s a joyous picture book filled with gorgeous rhymes and… trains, of course. Lots of them. I love the encouragement to count, and the ability to interact with both the…
When ten year-old Weatherling, Rainbow Grey, ends up with not one gift, not two gifts but ALL the rainbow weather magic gifts imaginable – she’s got a lot to learn and FAST! Encouraged to show off her new found skills at a family celebration, she makes a mistake with one of her gifts. When the…
Fans of AM Howell will be delighted to dig into her latest middle-grade mystery and uncover her twistiest story yet. It is 1948 and, in the aftermath of WWII, it seems the whole country is caught in the transition between old and new. And this is exactly where we find 12-year-old protagonist Ruth Goodspeed. Unlike…
Well yes it IS Tell a Fairy Tale Day – you of course knew that, didn’t you?! I’m particuarly excited for this year as I have something quite wonderful to share with you. Those of you who are wise enought to follow Gareth P Jones on Twitter will know that this author’s talents are not…
When sixteen year-old Lim Mei Mei (Ah Mei) is sent to the home of the Eminent Mister Lee, she must embrace her new life as a mui tsai, an indentured servant girl. It’s 1931 in British Malaya and Ah Mei steps across the threshold of her new home with fear and trepidation. She knows what…
Thirteen year-old Ivy is an expert when it comes to putting up tents and reading maps. Surrounded by hills near her Lake District home, she knows every turn on every path. The problem is… she’s scared to go outside. When her brother, Callum, transforms into a kestrel when he enters a magical portal to another…
What an enjoyable MG read! Even the eye-catching orange cover brings the fun. Clem and school enemy Callum reluctantly join forces to ensure their respective parents who’ve started dating split up – because there’s no way Clem and Callum want to spend time together as friends, let alone as step-brother and sister. Yuk! Cue plenty…
How much do I LOVE this shiny new picture book, I Am NOT A Prince!? Let me count the ways… Firstly, there’s Beatrix Hatcher’s artwork. Those sharp lines, vibrant colours, disctinctive style and a joyful energy combine to make this a wonderful picture book to hold up in front of a class of eager listeners.…
When your dad is human and your mum is the daughter of the God of Winter Winds, it certainly makes life interesting for Mara. Desperate to be accepted in the House of Winds but constantly ignored by the gods, she lives a lonely existence. When her father becomes gravely ill, she returns with him to…
Have you nabbed your copy of Loki yet? Quite honestly, it’s one of my favourites so far this year. I devoured an early proof of this one, and haven’t stopped telling readers about since! Filled to the brim with Loki-style irreverent humour, & fabulously quirky doodles, you’ll be snort-laughing over all the pages. Sorry Loki.…
When Louie is sent to spend time with his dad at work in the remotest part of the Federation, he wasn’t prepared to catch glimpses of people that he should not be able to see. Convinced the death of his brother, Toby, is playing tricks on his mind, he keeps quiet about the grey-faced spirits…
The Secret of Haven Point is one of the most important and much-needed MG novels I have ever reviewed. Lisette Auton’s sensitive and honest attention to detail ensures the reader will look beyond the characters disabilities and consider how awesome these young people are, on the page and beyond. I wish this book had been…
Alpha was the first to arrive on the shores of Haven Point. A baby in a soap flake box, she was the first of many Wrecklings that would come to live safely under the watch of their faithful Cap’n in his lighthouse. Legends of mermaids singing their siren songs, luring ships inland are told around…
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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…