Room Empty, from YA writer Sarah Mussi, is a heartfelt no holds barred delve into the mind of Dani, ravaged by anorexia. Dani is one of many teenagers staying at Daisy Bank Rehab Centre. She doesn’t credit the counsellors with any ability to help her, and instead spends her days earning points. If she reaches XX…
Big Hid is the debut picture book from author / illustrator Roisin Swales. It’s an adorable tale about friendship. Two characters, Big and Little – a squirrel and tortoise – are brilliant friends, who do absolutely everything together. This inseparable duo have dress up, climb trees and even chew stuff, together. It’s a great friendship.…
Stargazing For Beginners, is the latest novel from Jenny McLachlan. Combining elements of astronomy, physics, love, friendship and chaotic families – it’s a delightful novel with much to offer. Science-mad Meg is a great character. Since her best friend moved away, she feels very much isolated at school – but that’s ok, because her main…
Fliss and her mum move from London to a Welsh farm to live with her spiky grandmother Margot so that her mum can recuperate from cancer. When Fliss discovers Margot’s wartime diary, she learns about her grandmother’s life as an evacuee, and the secrets that have shaped her. As Fliss struggles to settle in to…
My daughter Alice is three… and she’s in love. It’s very simple. Alice has been in love with her “best friend James” (also three) for as long as their short legs have propelled them towards each other. “For three whole years”, Alice will tell you (holding up five fingers). When you’re three, love is about…
Birdy Flynn is the debut YA novel from Helen Donohoe, set in the summer of 1982. Beautifully executed, it’s a novel with many layers and a strong heart. The opening scene of the novel is a tough one – Birdy witnesses a group of boys, supposed friends, torture a cat. The focus isn’t on the…
Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in Fairytale land, but being so popular is exhausting. This talented stylist needs a holiday, and what an incredible holiday she gets on Aladdin’s magic carpet tour! Children who enjoy a good adventure story will be swept away by this ‘genie-us’ contemporary rewrite of Aladdin. With it’s sparkling cover,…
By The Light of the Moon, a picture book by Tom Percival, deals with the uneasiness of moving home in a most delightful manner. Percival’s story is a magical one. Ivan is feeling sad about moving house, it just isn’t the same as his old one, ‘It was all so… strange.’ When he stares out…
Beetle Queen, from middle grade writer M. G. Leonard, is the follow up from her huge hit – Beetle Boy. Beetle Queen is a fast paced novel that’ll have you on the edge of your beetle seat! Poor Darkus, he’s already been through such a lot… and it’s about to get worse. Much worse. MG…
The Song from Somewhere Else, by A.F. Harrold and Levi Pinfold, is a wonderfully powerful story about friendship for anyone from about 9 years old. Frank has a secret. She is dealing with awful bullies at school and can’t talk to anyone about it. But at least she isn’t the huge and peculiar Nick Underbridge,…
Me and Mister P is a charming book for younger readers 7+, from Marier Farrer. Arthur finds life unfair and difficult at times dealing with his little brother Liam but one day a huge polar bear with a suitcase turns up on the doorstep. Although it’s never expressly stated, Liam is plainly on the autistic…
I Don’t Want Curly Hair, is the first picture book Laura Ellen Anderson has both written and illustrated – you may recognise her style from the hugely popular Witch Wars series. I Don’t Want Curly Hair is brimming with energy and fun, opening with the larger than life lines… ‘NO! I do NOT want this…
There’s A Pig Up My Nose!, created by John Dougherty and Laura Hughes, is a wonderfully funny picture book. Poor Natalie was lying in her bed, fast asleep, when a pig trotted into the house, up the stairs and straight into… Natalie’s nose. Quite incredibly her Dad doesn’t believe her when she tells him what…
Strong-willed and stubborn,12-year old Janet is constantly at war with her Granna. She doesn’t want to fetch water from the well or make bere for the men after their long day, she wants to help cut the bent or go out on the fishing boats and pull in the nets. It’s so unfair! The year…
With the Summer Holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to be ready with a pile of wonderful books. My Book Corner has put together an exciting list of middle grade novels … Alex Sparrow and The Really Big Stink by Jennifer Killick A rollickingly good read, with plenty of laughs. Mold And The Poison Plot…
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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!