Kara and Eden are no longer friends now that she’s going out with Will. Starting a new school year without your bestie is hard, especially when they’re in most of your classes and can’t hide their disdain at ever knowing you in the first place. Kara is heartbroken and struggles to find her way through…
My Book Corner’s infamous Q&As! Today we are delighted to welcome Abiola Bello discussing where she got the inspiration for her fabulous new book, Wild Animals, and there are some bonus ‘just for fun’ questions at the end. You can read our review of Wild Animals here. I’ve been obsessed with superpowers since I was…
Mattie’s great plans can sometimes go a bit awry! Her friend Zoe is used to her madcap schemes but it all goes wrong when they become apprentices to the new vet, Dr Polly. Discovering a puppy with a poorly leg, Mattie rescues it, naming her Luna, and brings her to Dr Polly’s rescue centre. The…
Eddie, never call her by her full name, Edifina, will eat anything when she is nervous; a wheelie bin, the table, the plate that held her sandwiches. Life at school is hard when you are different and eventually her unusual behaviour results in the one thing her aunts, Hettie and Roo had hoped would never…
Twins Misha and Ziggy have amazing super powers! Misha can talk to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into an animal form of his choosing. When they accompany their TV Wildlife Presenter Dad to Ethiopia on a quest to film the rare and endangered black lion, the pair are in for more of an adventure than…
Morag, a kind-hearted witch, has lots of magical adventures in the enchanted woodlands of Abbotsford. The wicked leader of her coven, Grizele, plots to kidnap local children. Her goal is that all the nasty witches, trolls and elves can pick a child to do all their chores! Morag calls on her grandmother to help her…
Kyle is not happy. Well who would be. He knows fine well he’s being fobbed off on his Grandad for the afternoon. His parents insist it is only for two hours while they attend an appointment but to Kyle that feels the same as two weeks. Grandad is more switched on than Kyle gives…
The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand and Do Not Eat the Egg by Fiona Barker and Siân Roberts The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand A bright, colourful and clever re-working of ‘The Night Before Christmas’! The story of a little girl and her family who…
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…
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…
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…
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!