I’m delighted to be sharing a review of the brilliant Grim Falls Academy series today as part of the blog Written and illustrated by the talented Louise Forshaw, this supernatural trio of books, set in a school for monsters, is sure to delight young readers with its brilliant cast of ghoulish characters – werewolf Seb,…
I’ve read some excellent graphic novels recently but, every single time, I’ve had to wait for my 9-yr-old daughter to read them first. They are her number one reads at the moment and, with their expressive artwork and pacy stories, it’s not hard to see why. PARACHUTE KIDS by Betty C. Tang My…
Imagine your suitcase gets switched with one that belongs to a witch and you’re left with nothing to wear but enchanted pyjamas and dancing boots – right when you have recite poetry in front of hundreds of people. This is the predicament poor Zahra is in. She’s already worried about reading her three poems…
Set in Autumn of 1961, Dan Smith’s latest children’s novel opens right before the Berlin Wall cuts off East Berlin from West Berlin, splintering families, friends and lives along with it. Told from the point of view of two children experiencing the event as it unfolds –The Wall Between Us shows readers how the everyday…
I was immediately captivated by the unusual story world in Sophie Cameron’s contemporary middle grade novel Away With Words. While it is very much a modern day story in a modern day setting, spoken words have a physical aspect here. They fall from the speaker’s mouth in an array of colours and shapes and…
Jamie Rambeau has a secret. People at school start to find out and nothing will ever be the same again. The end of term looms ahead and Jamie still hasn’t picked which of the two local senior schools they’ll go to. Neither are for them. One’s for boys, the other’s for girls. But what if…
Hilary McKay’s skillful storytelling succinctly sets the scene for readers in the opening scene and we are plunged straight into the peril of the tale. Main character Jodie – who is on a school field trip to the salt marshes and has been told not to go wandering about alone, has gone wandering about…
Feeling very fortunate to have the Uber-talented Sophy Henn sharing her favourite comic strip baddies with us today! Her Pizazz series has plenty of them, and the latest book – Pizazz VS Everyone – sees our reluctant superhero turn to the dark side herself, all because of a litter bug and a spot of toxic gunk. I…
It all started with an anonymous post on social media. A scandal, they said. Things like this don’t happen in our school, said another. But they were wrong. Rape is not something to laugh about or to ignore and hope that it goes away. But that’s what they thought would happen. Cassie’s rage seems to…
Yippee! It’s Emma Reynolds debut author/illustrator picture book – Amara and the Bats. It’s delightful. And. At the bottom of my review, you’ll be rewarded with five, VERY intriguing bat facts from Emma herself. Amara LOVES bats. Really, really loves them – ever since one got caught in their attic when she was young. When…
Luna Loves Art follows in the footsteps of Luna Loves Library Day, and just like the first book was a true celebration of libraries and books, Luna Loves Art is a celebration too, of art this time. We are a HUGE fan of Luna in our house! Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers have created such…
Emmy Levels Up is hands down one of the best novels I’ve read on bullying – sensitive, warm and with added gaming for great page-turning action. Helen Harvey explores the effects of name-calling, of underhand bullying, in a school setting. And she does it in a wonderfully age-appropriate manner which, I’m sure, will give her…
Yes! 4B are back! From the fabulous duo Joanna Nadin and Rikin Parekh the next instalment in The Worst Class in the World series is here. Surely 4B can’t get any worse… or entertaining?! Well, urm, yep! The latest antics of Stanley, his fabulous friends and the long suffering Mr Nidgett are sure to entertain…
Oh, I ADORE this story. Super funny, and, as a teacher I think I found it DOUBLY so. You know when some children do that double take when they spot a teacher OUTSIDE of school? That! Aaron Reynolds and Emma Reynolds (no relation!) have captured it brilliantly in their picture book. Meet the fabulous Miranda…
I stormed through The Worst Class in the World from Joanna Nadin & Rikin Parekh, pausing only to giggle at 4B’s antics and marvel over Parekh’s illustrations. This is LITERALLY the funniest book I’ve read this year! It’s chock-a-block full of good humour with a fabulous cast of characters. 4B are a well meaning class…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
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…