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…
Five favourite children’s books about the Great Outdoors, compiled by author Barbara Henderson There is something about the high places, isn’t there? Mountains have sparked untold awe in civilisation after civilisation, century after century. Take the Gods of Olympus? Or the revelation of the 10 commandments on Mount Sinai. From Himalayan yetis to the mountain…
Join us today for our stop on the blog tour of ‘I Don’t Do Mountains!’ by Barbara Henderson. Review by Sarah Broadley – see our Guest Post by Barbara Henderson in our ‘Reading Matters’ section! Kenzie can’t believe it. There is no way on Earth she is going on a school trip to walk around…
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…
Meet firefighter Blaze and her emergency vehicle, Quench. Luckily, they are on hand to help when two young dragons accidentally set fire to Witchy Wood. As they battle to rescue everyone and lead them to safety, one little witch, Jinx, decides she wants to help. This is not the kind of help Blaze and Quench…
CONTENT WARNING AT BOTTOM OF REVIEW. A Fix of Light by Kel Menton, Illustrated by Chrissy Curtin Imagine a world where the touch of someone instantly calms the noise and quiets the heart’s boom to a gentle rhythmic beat. Hanan should not be alive. His fraught, anxious life is filled with dark…
Sylvester doesn’t like to share things. He doesn’t mean to steal from the starfish, sharks or divers but he’s so bored! Others want to share the sea with him, but his antics are ruining everyone’s fun. When Sylvester meets some humans who are willing to give him a chance, he soon realises the joy of…
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…
The first rule of Buzz Club: do NOT talk about Buzz Club. Just before her seventeenth birthday, Tavi’s boyfriend dumps her. Distraught, she no longer cares for birthday cake, presents or fun. However, friends Ella and Liss ignore her tears and gift her the perfect post-breakup present: a vibrator. Together they create Buzz Club, an…
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…
When Zeke the monitor lizard becomes a hall monitor at his school, his life takes an unexpected turn. Persistent bullying by Pelicarnassus, a wannabe pelican supervillain comes to a head and he gets in big trouble. Fuming with himself and yet eager to show the bully that he isn’t getting away with it, he calls…
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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…