Brilliant to have the wonderful E.L. Norry on the blog today! She’s been chatting to Sarah Broadley about the legends, magic, and the care home setting of her fantastic middle-grade novel – Fablehouse A brilliant story of what friendship and loyalty means, Fablehouse is a children’s care home where magic and intrigue are around every corner.…
Heather finds herself in yet another children’s home. Moving from one set of bricks and mortar to another, she finds it hard to settle, constantly questioning her ability to love and be loved. There’s something magical about Fablehouse though, something that she can’t quite put her finger on. A feeling perhaps. An inkling that all…
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…
Scarlet Ibis is a wonderfully touching novel about the relationship between a sister and her younger brother. Gill Lewis has penned a compelling novel focusing on the lengths a sister will go to in order to ensure the safety and security of her younger brother. Scarlet is more than used to looking after her younger brother,…
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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…