CONTENT WARNING AT BOTTOM OF REVIEW. A Fix of Light by Kel Menton, Illustrated by Chrissy Curtin Imagine a world where the touch of someone instantly calms the noise and quiets the heart’s boom to a gentle rhythmic beat. Hanan should not be alive. His fraught, anxious life is filled with dark…
Sylvester doesn’t like to share things. He doesn’t mean to steal from the starfish, sharks or divers but he’s so bored! Others want to share the sea with him, but his antics are ruining everyone’s fun. When Sylvester meets some humans who are willing to give him a chance, he soon realises the joy of…
We are delighted to be part of the wonderful Blog Tour for this super fun-filled new book by Gary Panton! Storymaker, Melanda Notwitch has not one, not two but three horrible aunts and they are set on making her life as miserable as possible! Luckily Mitch the Witch appears at their door, and with the…
I went into Island of Influencers expecting a sharp, high-stakes look at internet fame—but I wasn’t prepared for just how thought-provoking and immersive this book would be. Monique Turner doesn’t just explore influencer culture; she holds up a mirror to it, revealing the cutthroat nature of online success and the very real costs of chasing the algorithm. Harper has spent a…
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…
Marty is all ready for his first day as a postmouse in Little Ditch. Every button on his new uniform is polished to a high shine. If only his dad would remember he doesn’t like cheese for lunch! Unbeknownst to Marty, when he arrives at the Little Ditch post office, there is mischief at work.…
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…
Hugo’s house is enveloped by fog. As he and his mother wait hopefully for news about his father’s return from the war, they survive in a cold house with help from the matter of fact, Mrs Stubbs. When Hugo looks outside, he is sure there is a ghostly figure at the window asking to be…
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…
A thoroughly engaging non-fiction book about the natural world. I found this hard to put down, with its fun, tongue in cheek, question and answer format, this book conveys an enormous amount of information. Did you know that one group of dinosaurs survived extinction? Birds! All sharks are fearsome predators, or are they? The largest,…
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…
This picture book has been written and illustrated by Martellus Bennett, the Super Bowl Champion, animator, film director, educator, game designer and architect. He hopes to show that sport is an amazing way to find your own success in life, but it is not the only way. We are shown how it is possible to…
The Moonlight Mystery Agency by Vashti Hardy, illustrated by Agnes Saccani Book One in a new series! ‘The Birthday Cake Thief’ Hana is desperate to have a cat as a pet but because her younger brother, Arlo, is allergic to them, she is not allowed. Cross with her brother, she storms off to her room.…
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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!