Cogheart is the thrilling debut from UK author Peter Bunzl. Brimming with action, plus unexpected twists and turns, his novel is a brilliant page-turner which will hook you from that intriguing opening chapter. Lily’s life is in danger. Her father has gone missing, suspected dead, after an attack on his air ship. Lily is immediately…
Santa Claude is the latest instalment in the Claude series from the uber talented Alex T Smith. Claude is back, ably accompanied by the hilarious Sir Bobblysock of course. Christmas, Sir Bobblysock and Claude = a perfect combination! It’s Christmas Eve and as Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes have gone out for the evening, Claude snuggles…
[row][/row]Illustrated books The Bear Who Stared by Duncan Beedie (Templar – Bonnier) Life is Magic by Meg McLaren (Andersen Press) Super Stan by Matt Robertson (Orchard Books – Hachette) The Journey by Francesca Sanna (Flying Eye) Tiger in a Tutu by Fabi Santiago (Orchard Books – Hachette) There’s a Tiger in the Garden by Lizzy…
The announcement is in – The Blue Peter Book Awards 2017 shortlist has been announced. Shortlisted for the 2017 awards are: [row][/row] Best Story Lost Tales by Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy Podkin One Ear by Kieran Larwood and illustrated by David Wyatt Time Travelling with a Hamster by Ross Welford Best Book with Facts…
‘We are cheering books today,’ declared Robin Ince before announcing the winners of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals, along with the inaugural winners of the Amnesty CILIP Honour. Chris Riddell, Sarah Crossan, Robin Tulley and Ross Collins huge congratulations to you. Congratulations to Chris Riddell, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for The Sleeper and…
Help! I’m An Alien, the debut middle grade novel from author Jo Franklin, combines bundles of humour with that all important feeling – fitting in. Protagonist Daniel Kendall is different to everyone else in his family. From the colour of his hair to his very long legs – he’s just … different. Daniel strongly suspects, thanks…
The Apprentice Witch from debut author James Nicol is a wonderful page turner with a fresh voice. Full of magic and mayhem, it follows the intriguing character of Arianwyn Gribble. This book really is quite something. In the opening chapters poor Arianwyn fails the all important witch’s assessment … in dramatic style. The evaluation gauge…
From Beetle to Hero! When Scientist Bartholomew Cuttle goes missing from a locked room, his 13 year-old son, Darkus, has no idea where to turn to for help. To his surprise he encounters a beetle who seems to want to help find his dad too, a kindred spirit on the hunt for the same answers.…
A Library of Lemons is the wonderful novel from writer Jo Cotterill. Full of warmth and compassion it’s an incredibly addictive read which pulls the reader in to the world of Calypso. Calypso and her dad are struggling to cope since the death of Calypso’s mum. Calypso’s dad has become increasingly distance and teaches Calypso…
Little Bits of Sky, from debut author S. E. Durrant, is a gem of a novel pulling you in from the very first lines, ‘This is the story of a time when my life turned upside down. Not that it was the right way up before,’ … then doesn’t let you go until you reach the…
The Nowhere Emporium is the awarding winning novel from Ross Mackenzie, winning both the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016 and the Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2016 Running into the nearest shop to escape Spud and his gang, Daniel Holmes is thrown into a magical emporium where dreams can come true if a small price…
Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for 2016. Kathryn Evan’s debut Young Adult novel is quite something. More of Me contains a brilliantly imaginative plotline told with precision and flair. For Teva growing up is painful, but more painful than you could possibly imagine. Teva lives most of her life behind closed doors. She…
Anne Cassidy, Looking for JJ and Finding Jennifer Jones, is back with a new Young Adult novel – Moth Girls. Three friends dare each other to enter a ‘haunted’ house. While Mandy heads home, Petra and Tina break in – and are never seen again. Set five years later, the story is predominantly told from Mandy’s…
‘Happiness can be caught if you don’t make waves.’ This is one of the many ‘encouragements’ of PharmaCare, the company behind a pioneering drug, Leata, a pill to ensure people will never be unhappy again. Schools and parks are sponsored by Leata. Everywhere, people on Leata look better, feel better. With fewer cases of depression,…
One by Sarah Crossan is a touching YA novel from a wonderfully unique voice. Crossan’s verse novel tells the moving story of Grace. Grace has a wonderful sister called Tippi. They are twins. Conjoined twins, about to face a life changing decision. Grace and Tippi have been homeschooled for their entire lives, but funding issues…
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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…