Fliss and her mum move from London to a Welsh farm to live with her spiky grandmother Margot so that her mum can recuperate from cancer. When Fliss discovers Margot’s wartime diary, she learns about her grandmother’s life as an evacuee, and the secrets that have shaped her. As Fliss struggles to settle in to…
Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award 2016 (US Mid-South) “‘Poorly made shoes will torture your feet, inhibit your progress. Then you will stop.’ He squeezed my arm. His soft red face peered out from beneath his hat. ‘And then you will die,’ he whispered.” Following on from Ruta Sepetys’ previous historical fiction set in…
Sweet Pizza is the second novel from G R Gemin. Known for his award winning Cowgirl, Gemin’s second novel demonstrates the same engrossing narrative, well formed characters and heart warming storyline that ear marked her debut for success. Gemin’s narrative centres around Joe who lives in South Wales. After school he helps out his mum…
The Tin Snail is an engrossing middle grade novel set in France during Word War II. 13 year old Angelo lives with his dad in France. They savour thick black coffees and sweet pastries as part of their morning ritual. They also share something else in common – their passion for cars. Angelo’s dad is…
With a lively narrative Tony Robinson has created a light and entertaining chapter book which deals with an important historical period. Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders – World War II is part of an entertaining series, bringing history to life with Robinson’s unique slant. Introducing Hitler as ‘a weirdly weird weirdo with a crazy…
Pennies for Hitler challenges perceptions and prejudice looking at the events of WW2 from the perspective of Georg, part Jewish with English heritage, living in Germany and being swept up by the impact of the Fuhrer. It is 1939 and Georg is living in Germany. He is proud when his teacher measures his head and pronounces him to have…
As ANZAC Day approaches it’s important that children begin to understand the significance of this day. The following is a list of great books which deal specifically with ANZAC day. I’ve also included some powerful books that tackle the nature of war, both picture books AND chapter books, allowing a more broader discussion to take place. To…
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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…