My weekend was TOTALLY absorbed by Our Castle by the Sea – this is a fabulous middle grade adventure novel, with stunning writing and plenty of twists and turns. What a delight that Lucy Strange, (who also wrote the magnificent The Secret of Nightingale Wood), was able to pop into My Book Corner to answer…
Black Powder by Ally Sherrick is a really fun, indulging and involving gunpowder plot adventure where a boy called Tom Garnett sets out to rescue his father from the hangman’s noose. Poverty-stricken Tom and his little pet mouse, Jago, discover they have rich relatives, and – amongst the backdrop of a Catholic-hating society – they try…
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert is a slow-burning, gripping and very original spooky fairy-tale mashup tale for YA readers. It’s the kind of book you read and think – halfway through – yes, this story is very clever…why has no one done it like this before? It’s about a girl called Alice (what else would…
Yes! It’s the second in the series of this fabulous trilogy. Loved The Boy Who Grew Dragons, couldn’t wait to see where Andy Shepherd had taken Tomas on his dragon journey. Let’s set the scene – Tomas and his Grandad spend time together in the garden. It’s their time, sorting the plants and chatting as…
Gosh. This book! It had me feeling ALL the emotions – and that’s what I absolutely adored about it. Start to finish… what a journey. We’ve all seen those reality TV programmes, about various people who for various reasons, well, things get too much at home and one thing leads to another. The dishes get…
What I love about Rosie Loves Jack are the twists, the turns and the unfolding drama that had me hooked from beginning to end.
Hugest, warmest welcome to children’s author, Claire Barker. I adored her latest novel, Picklewitch and Jack. So I’m delighted that she’s popped into My Book Corner today, to answer our questions. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I am a children’s author living in wild Devon. I write magical, funny fantasy books for…
Set in post-war India, this incredibly warm and realistic middle-grade tale is about a young boy called Bilal. He lives in a small market town – at the time when sectarian violence is erupting between Muslims, Sikhs and Christians – and is nursing his sick father (or “Bapuji”) who is dying from cancer. Irfan Master’s…
Murder At Twilight is the most perfect ‘read under the covers by torchlight’ kind of novel. It’s deliciously atmospheric, full of twists and nail-biting moments. Clear your day – you’ll be hooked!
A lovely, fun and deliciously weird little book!
Picklewitch and Jack is the brilliantly funny new series from Claire Barker and Teemu Juhani.
a punchy, rollercoaster ride of unpredictable events.
I was brilliantly excited to see the second in the Nothing To See Here Hotel series pop through the letterbox. This series already has plenty of kids at school hooked, and eagerly awaiting book 2.
A novel filled with atmosphere and charm, Fisher’s The Clockwork Crow will leave you spellbound. A charming middle-grade novel, perfect for snuggling up with during Winter!
Dan Metcalf’s second book in the Dino Wars series is a fast-paced thriller with jumps and scares at every turn of the page.
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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…