Following the events of his first year at VAMPS, Dillon Halloran and his mother spend time in Patagonia, developing his powers before anyone else realises how little control he has over them. With the discovery that he is part of such a powerful bloodline, Dylan must face the fact that he is now in more…
It seems that everyone at Danny’s school has a Blitzer device apart from him. When his big brother surprises him with one, Danny is ecstatic. No more loser-vibes heading his way now. Worn round their necks or stowed away in their pockets, Danny and his classmates are obsessed with the latest gadget and will stop…
Life has been turned upside down for Coco Bean. Uprooted from her beloved hometown of Burton-on-the-Bush, she must leave behind her best friends Kate and Rose when her parents decide to move to France. Little does she know, in the process of renovating the old Hotel Framboise, Coco will discover that more than just years…
When her mum needs to go into hospital again, Angel is placed with yet another set of foster parents. After missing school for months, she enters Year Eight and meets Tiana who appears keen to be her friend. Only things don’t go smoothly, Tiana’s horrible behaviour towards her classmates leaves Angel feeling uncomfortable. As Angel…
T: I was a teacher for many years, and I’ve seen a lot of new kids struggle finding their place. I also know how much kids love zany adventures and superheroes, so this was a good combo. I was very excited when Nancy Paulsen suggested Dapo as the illustrator. I was already familiar with his…
Q & A – The Lass and The Quine – Ashley Douglas and Kate Osmond The Lass and The Quine is predominantly a fairytale about two young women who see the world in different ways. Can you tell us a little of the origin of the story itself, Ashley? Kate, as it’s set in a fairytale…
Hedley has learnt to play it safe – avoiding risks at all costs since the terrible night that changed his life for ever. So how does he end up helping the awful Aiden run away with Farmer Bert’s alpaca? Holding up a garage, helping a jewel thief and all the while following Aiden’s plastic Christmas…
Rana the snow fox gets lost in a snow storm. Alone and scared, she’s unsure who to trust to help her find her way. She accepts the friendship of a polar bear and they travel through the white-out together to safety. As they go, they take in the beauty of the world they live in,…
The Bother with the Bonkillyknock Beast A lovely holiday with her Granny at Bonkillyknock Castle beside the loch sounds ideal to Mary-Kate Martin. There will definitely not be any monsters and what’s more, she has her rucksuck full of lucky charms and a brand new tam-o’-shanter hat with a red sequinned pom pom on the top.…
Mikey and his family are grieving the loss of his gran. She loved Christmas and always made such a fuss of the festive season but this year there’s a sadness to the house as they try to get excited for the celebrations ahead but it’s not quite the same without her. When Santa decides to…
The Merry Christmas Murders by Alexandra Benedict Brooke is starting a new school, this is always daunting but especially when your parents have recently separated and you’ve moved to a new town. Headteacher Dr Buxted isn’t exactly welcoming either, particularly when Brooke turns up with her emotional support dog, Buoy. In fact, he seems more…
The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas The lass has never left the castle where she lives, learning everything she knows from the books on the shelves. She’s scared of bears and the outside world. The quine is the complete opposite. She climbs mountains, paddles in streams, spends time with the animals that…
We are delighted to be taking part today in the wonderful BLOG TOUR for the heart-warming tale, ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ by Emma Grae. After her Granny passes, Skye and her family move into her trinket-filled house. They’ve not only inherited a lovely new home but also her very vocal cat, Lottie. Skye…
Harry is on a special quest. To find the bear he’ll love the best. Will Harry find the bear he’s meant to, or will the bear find him? Lu Fraser has written this absolute treasure of a story with a beautiful sing-song rhythm that is a joy to read aloud. This is one of those rare…
Has Sol invited Adam on his family camping trip because he’s scared of the dark? Adam soon learns there is more to fear than just the dark. Forced to join in a game of hide and seek with a group of petrified children, he has no choice but to try and hide. Who is the…
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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…