That Burning Summer is the 2nd release from exciting new novelist Lydia Syson. Her first was the award winning A World Between Us, gaining much positive critical attention. That Burning Summer, set in England during the summer of 1940, sees Syson successfully delving back into the genre of historical fiction. Living close to the English Channel, Peggy and…
“There is a lot more in him than you guess, and a deal more than he has any idea of himself. You may (possibly) all live to thank me yet.” The Hobbit is a legendary story of courage and friendship set in “Middle Earth” – a fantastic land of Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and most notably Hobbits,…
Set in the mysterious Victorian London with fantastical glimpses in to the future, Twelve Minutes to Midnight is a fast moving mystery and adventure novel with plenty of twists and turns. Montgomery Flinch’s tales of the macabre and the grotesque have taken England by storm in the last 12 months. When the reclusive fellow finally makes an…
The Children of the King by Sonya Hartnett is a multi layered intriguing novel which captures the horror, isolation and frightening aspects of WWII from a child’s perspective. Intermingled with the power, destruction and ruthlessness of England’s regal history, more specifically the path to the crown taken by Richard III, this is a fascinating novel. Two children, Cecily…
Hell’s Bells is a rollicking good middle grade adventure novel. Tatum Flynn’s follow up to the fabulous The D’Evil Diaries, is full of wit, humour and warmth. Tommy and Jinx make quite a team. Jinx is the son of the devil, but he does have a good heart. Tommy is slowly getting used to life…
Dreaming the Bear is a beautifully lyrical novel from Mimi Thebo. Thebo’s atmospheric chapter book, for readers aged 9+, is told from the point of view of Darcy. From the opening pages we know that she has been ill recently. ‘my lungs are used to being at sea level and I’m living at 7,000 feet…
The Tin Snail is an engrossing middle grade novel set in France during Word War II. 13 year old Angelo lives with his dad in France. They savour thick black coffees and sweet pastries as part of their morning ritual. They also share something else in common – their passion for cars. Angelo’s dad is…
‘Once upon a time, a hundred years ago, there was a dark and stormy girl.’ and so begins The Wolf Wilder, an exquisitely written novel from Katherine Rundell. Full of drama and atmosphere this is a wonderfully fast paced novel. The Wolf Wilder is set against the cold, harsh Russian landscape. Feo and her mother live a…
Rooftoppers is a wonderful novel from Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder), her lyrical voice brings to life intriguing characters, and a hypnotic world …. accompanied by a fabulous opening line; ‘On the morning of its first birthday, a baby was found floating in a cello case in the middle of the English Channel.’ This baby…
Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy is the new release from talented author Karen Foxlee. This latest novel is the perfect chapter book for readers aged 10+, who are looking for a great adventure. Karen Foxlee opens her novel with a lyrical, fairytale like chapter recounting a legend which has far reaching consequences on the present day ……
Dixie O’Day is from the talented hands of mother & daughter duo Shirley Hughes and Clara Vulliamy. Yes, you read those two names correctly – what a treat! This is the first in delightful illustrated chapter book series for young, newly independent readers. The short chapters make it perfect for bedtime reading! You can’t beat…
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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…