The next book in the Anisha, Accidental Detective series has landed, and it’s fabulous! Anisha is the energetic, loveable star of the series, and in this one she again finds herself in the middle of a tricky situation. The practice run for the Science demo went wrong… and when I say wrong, I mean disastrously…
YES! It’s here! The next instalment, shining a light on the VERY strange goings-on at Sticky Pines. The Thing At Black Hole Lake sees Milo Fisher come to the forefront after a strange encounter with something very strange lurking at the bottom of Black Hole Lake. He needs to get investigating QUICK, if only he…
Oh my, this book is DELICIOUS! Who doesn’t need an actual atlas of mermaids?!?! A golden gem of an idea, and a golden gem of a book. Anna Claybourne begins by telling us the myriad of different types of mermaids – who knew the many shapes and sizes they come in?! Then, Miren Asiain Lora’s…
Meet the menacing, mysterious medium Madame Pinchbeck in this bewitching tale of secrets and intrigue. Jenni Spangler’s evocative debut will have you on the edge of your seat, holding your breath and with your heart pounding. You’ll follow the struggles of the villain’s young captives as they plot to free themselves from her powerful, mystical…
This book had me at croque-monsieur and chocolat chaud! Adorned with geographical references to the beautiful French capital as well as French words and phrases this book truly transports you to the bustling streets of its setting. The Pear Affair is an intriguing mystery set in over and underground Paris during the 1960s. The reader follows…
If you enjoyed the mysterious 2019 debut from A.M. Howell ‘The Garden of Lost Secrets’ then you will not be disappointed by her latest offering. Another historical setting and puzzling plot combine to take readers on a thought provoking journey through the streets of 1905 Cambridge to uncover the secrets hidden in Mr Westcott’s house.…
Look out for our Twitter giveaway during Friday 11th October. We have TWO copies of The Ghouls of Howlfair to giveaway. Welcome to Howlfair, a town quite unlike any other. There’s a history and mystery to this town so big, that young Molly Thompson has spent years digging around trying to discover something juicy –…
Abie Longstaff has written another fun, exciting and gently mysterious story in her Trapdoor Mysteries series. This one sees the main character, Tally (a great name!), investigating why so many different animals are going missing in the village where she lives. And, in the big manor estate where she works as a maid (and tormented…
Murder At Twilight is the most perfect ‘read under the covers by torchlight’ kind of novel. It’s deliciously atmospheric, full of twists and nail-biting moments. Clear your day – you’ll be hooked!
A novel filled with atmosphere and charm, Fisher’s The Clockwork Crow will leave you spellbound. A charming middle-grade novel, perfect for snuggling up with during Winter!
Stepping inside the glossy cover of Ross Mackenzie’s The Elsewhere Emporium, the reader is immediately taken back to the original Emporium, this time through the eyes of the Man with the Crimson Scarf. Together with fellow members of the Bureau of Magical Investigations they search for their missing colleagues amid stories of their demise by the…
The Missing Masterpiece is the fourth picture book adventure for Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, two dogs who transferred their affections from burglary to baking long ago – but crime still seems to follow them wherever they go! This time they’re off to… ‘Paris! So – ooh la la – smart, with cafés and cheese…
A tasty detective story with a deliciously sweet ending Candy, by Lavie Tidhar, is a tasty detective story with a deliciously sweet ending. A modern twist on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 12 year old private detective Nelle Faulkner has a visit from one of the kids running the candy racket in a city where…
Emily Barr’s The Truth and Lies of Ella Black is an incredibly good, tense, page-turner of a book! I was sucked straight into Ella Black’s world of paranoia, anxiety and confusion. The way Emily wrote this, Ella’s tumultuous and frantic thought processes didn’t let go right until the end of the story; the experience of reading this…
At the heart of Hayley Long’s Sophie Someone there is a superb story about discovering who you are and finding the good in people, even those who are flawed. It is a complex read but very satisfying for older readers who want to be challenged and who enjoy word games. Sophie is fourteen and lives…
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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…