Effra has a secret. It’s easy to hide webbed feet but the only way she can hide her gills is to wrap them in a neckerchief. Mudlarker Effra and her little brother Fleet are mudlarkers, searching for treasure along the banks of the River Yore. They follow an age-old tradition and make sure to follow…
Chester, 1296. Young apprentice armourer, Harry, is reluctantly on the night watch to keep an eye on a newly arrived prisoner at Chester Castle, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. Exhausted from making and preparing chain mail that a travelling English army needs, he can’t quite stay awake long…
Star, a night pixie, sneaks into Rose’s school for the first time. From her hiding place she sees the playground, the other pupils and so much more. When she enters Rose’s classroom she spots a cage in the corner. To her surprise, a rabbit called Welly lives there. Determined to help Welly escape and show…
You’d Better Watch Out Evangeline Clark knows that it is Olivia’s fault! And it is definitely Miss Faith’s fault for giving her that look. And Declan’s fault for distracting her. Why is everyone else always getting her into trouble, and why is Olivia so horribly perfect?! She’s such a teacher’s pet! It is all their…
Do you believe? Eleven year-old Amal and her family are so excited when they learn they’ve inherited a mysterious house, right on the cliffs at Middle Morrow. However, upon arrival at their new home in the swirling fog and eerie noises, it’s clear that things aren’t quite what they seem. Hope House has the attention…
My Favourite Spreads by Lu Fraser! Lu Fraser’s top illustration picks from her latest book with Kate Hindley Picking a favourite spread is almost impossible when you are fortunate enough to have great illustrating partners so, for me, my favourite illustrations are usually the ones where the illustrator has developed the world of the book…
Silver, yes, as she has to explain many times; her name is actually the same as the colour. Anyway, she lives on a cruise ship with her Mum who is the Deputy Cruise Director. This may sound amazing, and she does get to visit loads of different countries but, and there is a but, she…
The Hushlings of Hushville live a very quiet life. They are all happy with that, except one. Maeve longs to let her BIG FEELINGS out but she knows that is not the Hushlings way. Until one day, a large blue egg appears and out hatches a Kerfuffle Bird and he’s looking for a party! He…
Never having even heard of its existence before, Dilly Kyteler must move to the island of Ollipest to live with her Aunt Florence. A summer of very strange happenings ensues after an umbrella from The Museum of Lost Umbrellas attaches itself to her. Even more mysteriously, it can help her to fly! When she meets…
Eleven year-old Jamie is at breaking point. His mum’s new boyfriend, Garrett, is creeping into their lives in so many ways. A new house, a new school and new supposed friends, he doesn’t want for anything but it’s all too much. When Garett lets it slip that Jamie’s dad is in prison, and not working…
With her mum’s boyfriend, Vik, seemingly now a part of their family unit before Nat’s even had a chance to consider a stepdad in her life, her feelings are all over the place as she comes to terms with all the changes in her world. She feels like she no longer belongs at home or…
Set on the Greek island of Crete, steeped in ancient myths and legends, Netta and her family are all set to enjoy their family holiday. The only thing is, Netta doesn’t understand her younger brother, Remy’s obsession with Ancient Greece. Her parents have decided that this holiday is all about his interests for a change…
Noah used to have a best friend, Jim. He used to have parents who enjoyed spending time together. They would go to the playpark on Waterford Avenue. Dad would climb the ancient oak tree and lie back, pretending to be asleep on its broad branches to make Noah and his mum laugh. Everything has changed.…
Nora Inkwell’s day is not starting as expected. Having breakfast with her friend Ruby (the one she still can’t quite tell how she really feels) and her cringey seething-at-each-other parents doesn’t quite go to plan when their world is thrown upside down. Once-lovely neighbours have turned into raging zombies, chomping on anyone that goes near.…
Publication Day Review! The last thing Livia wants to do is leave her home and friends in Scotland to work in her gran’s cafe in Italy but life has other plans for her summer holidays. Publication Day Review! The last thing Livia wants to do is leave her home and friends in Scotland to work…
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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!