Autumn is a little nervous for her first day at Sparkledale Academy but with her love of dance and help from her friends she overcomes her fears and she can’t wait for the sleepover that’s been organised. When things don’t go as expected, Autumn and her friends investigate who’s behind the magical elements that are…
All is not what it seems in 18th century London. There’s a sleeping sickness seeping its way across the city, everyone affected dreams of their greatest desires before it takes control and they never wake again. When Marisee learns that her grandmother, the Keeper of the Wells, has gone missing, she embarks on a perilous…
‘Just keep your eyes open and some oven gloves and water pistols handy and you’ll be fine.’ Oooo now this is a super clever idea for a book. Seamlessly blending nonfiction and narrative styles, Andy Shepherd brings us The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, with gorgeous illustrations throughout from Sara Ogilvie. Tomas has had…
This beautiful collection of Gender Swapped Greek Myths by Karrie Fransman and Jonathan Plackett is a brilliant companion to the Gender Swapped Fairytales collection written and illustrated by the same creative duo. This time, however, it is the Gods and Goddesses of Greek mythology that populate the beautifully illustrated pages. But, as the…
Sticky Pines: The Valley of the Strange by Dashe Roberts How do I love the Sticky Pines series? Let me count the ways; fabulous humour dynamic friendships with top notch dialogue spooky, twists and turns – think Stranger Things vibe for MG readers. The third book in the series sees Lucy and her friends continue…
Aziza is going on holiday with her family and needs to pack her case quickly. Around the secret fairy door in her bedroom she finds shells, sand and everything connected to the seaside. How did they get there? There’s only one way to find out… Stepping through the secret fairy door, Aziza is back on…
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…
Getting totally hooked on a book, and then discovering there are more in the series is a moment of pure joy don’t you think? With that in mind I’ve put together a list of my favourite, recent MG series with the aim of introducing you to some new and exciting books. Feel free to add…
Daisy and Hazel are back! Robin Stevens’ latest instalment of theWells & Wong mystery series –First Class Murder. The determined duo are being whisked off on the holiday of a life time through Europe, on none other than the extremely grand Orient Express thanks to Hazel’s dad. There’s just one condition. NO sleuthing. To be…
Aimed at readers aged 8-12, Starlight Academy follows Cassie March, a talented dancer who does not relish the thought of spending the next term in boarding school. Up until now it’s just been Cassie and her Dad, but dad is keen for Cassie to move on with her life. Through Cassie’s eyes Starlight Academy first appears…
‘I should be in double maths, but instead I’m about to take charge of the country.’ The Accidental Prime Minister, written and illustrated by Tom McLaughlin, is a brilliantly humorous novel. A brilliant chapter book for fans of Wimpy Kid & Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates. 12 year old Joe Perkins lives with his mum, her unusual…
Arsenic For Tea is a fun, gripping and thoroughly engrossing mystery novel from Robin Stevens. Part of new middle grade series,Arsenic for Tea is the second case that Daisy and Hazel find themselves in the midst of. Good job they belong to the Detective Society. ‘It was all happening again: a hidden murder, and a…
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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…