Little Bits of Sky, from debut author S. E. Durrant, is a gem of a novel pulling you in from the very first lines, ‘This is the story of a time when my life turned upside down. Not that it was the right way up before,’ … then doesn’t let you go until you reach the…
The Nowhere Emporium is the awarding winning novel from Ross Mackenzie, winning both the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016 and the Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2016 Running into the nearest shop to escape Spud and his gang, Daniel Holmes is thrown into a magical emporium where dreams can come true if a small price…
The Island from Olivia Levez is a gripping YA/teen novel which certainly keeps the reader guessing. We know from the outset that Frances ends up stranded, alone, on an island. Deserted. The author skilfully builds up how that happens. The plane ride. Full of teenagers. And then darkness. The tension is carefully manipulated making this…
Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for 2016. Kathryn Evan’s debut Young Adult novel is quite something. More of Me contains a brilliantly imaginative plotline told with precision and flair. For Teva growing up is painful, but more painful than you could possibly imagine. Teva lives most of her life behind closed doors. She…
Mind Your Head written by Juno Dawson, with advice from Dr Olivia Hewitt, is an essential non-fiction tome for young adult readers. Juno Dawson tackles mental health with directness, empathy and warmth. Essential advice by Dr Olivia Hewitt adds to its credibility as a go to, supportive guide to mental health. ‘Getting better and feeling…
‘Happiness can be caught if you don’t make waves.’ This is one of the many ‘encouragements’ of PharmaCare, the company behind a pioneering drug, Leata, a pill to ensure people will never be unhappy again. Schools and parks are sponsored by Leata. Everywhere, people on Leata look better, feel better. With fewer cases of depression,…
Professor Stephen Hawking is quoted as suggesting that we should develop cyber-technology which ‘makes possible a direct connection between brain and computer.’ Sarah Govett’s debut novel, The Territory, has taken this vision of our future to create an utterly compelling and dark dystopia. In 2059, Earth’s seas have risen and land high enough to be…
The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson, new for 2015, is the YA novel that EVERYONE will be talking about this year. Beautifully written, and sensitively portrayed Williamson tackles notions of identity and sexuality head on with warmth and humour. Oh, and then there’s that ending too …! Williamson’s debut is a sensitive, warm…
Eloquent, delicate and compelling describes Clare Furniss’ YA novelThe Year of the Rat. Furniss touchingly relays a year in the life of 15 year old Pearl, which begins at the funeral of her mother. ‘I stand, breathing in the damp, fresh air, trying not to be noticed while Dad is surrounded by a gaggle of…
Catherine Bruton’s YA novel, I Predict A Riot, takes the infamous London riots of 2011 as its starting theme. Fabulous dialogue, an energetic pace and a myriad of diverse characters whose paths intertwine make I Predict A Riot a great book to sink in to. Maggie is an amateur film maker. She likes to observe,…
Echo Boy from award winning author Matt Haig is a fast paced, science fiction styled novel delving into a much discussed / feared scenario. What happens when robots become … almost too much like humans? Where are the boundaries? Audrey’s father Leo is still coming to grips with this new world. Intelligent, cynical and cautious…
Jo Cotterill (Looking At the Stars, Electrigirl, Library of Lemons), gave up her career as a teacher, and become a full time writer. So. Who better to offer some great advice to aspiring writers? I definitely asked the right person … witty & original you are going to enjoy reading these ‘Good Cop, Bad Cop’…
Looking at the Stars from UK author Jo Cotterill is a wonderfully engrossing novel, with a great power lurking between its lines. I love Jo Cotterill’s novel for her ability to put into words what many of us have seen and heard too times, but have never truly understood … … the people behind the…
Trouble from UK author Non Pratt is a powerfully brilliant new YA novel. Refreshingly honest, with realistic dialogue and scenes Trouble is a novel that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this week. The narrative focuses on the lives of fifteen year old Hannah and Aaron – with their respective social groups becoming a key focus too. The narrative switches…
There’s an overwhelming uniqueness to Sally Green’s writing that sets her apart. Her protagonist Nathan is one of the siblings in a family of white witches. With the exception of his eldest sister Jessica, there’s a closeness amongst his family and an overwhelming desire to protect Nathan. Nathan’s father wasn’t a white witch, but a…
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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…