Women in Sport/Women in Science: brilliantly biographical celebrations of incredible women, from the past and the present The amazing people at Hachette sent me these copies of these books and I was absolutely gobsmacked. I have been ogling Women in Science on the shelves for a while in Waterstones, so when I heard Women in … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Women in…
BOOKBLOG: Amy Wilson
A Far Away Magic: a magical and touching tale of friendship and family "When Angel moves to a new school after the death of her parents, she isn’t interested in making friends. Until she meets Bavar - a strange boy, tall, awkward and desperate to remain unseen, but who seems to have a kind of … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Amy Wilson
BOOKBLOG: Rob Biddulph
Kevin: a wonderful story with the most brilliant of imaginary friends "Uh-oh – Sid Gibbons is in trouble again! Time to think fast… When Sid makes yet another mess, and his mum is at the end of her patience, Sid does what every quick-thinking kid would do – he blames it on his big, furry, … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Rob Biddulph
It starts with a smile…
Things that have made me smile recently: Surprise parties with amazing family. Having a cry. Watching my little blog grow. Laughter. A lot of laughter. Amazing friends. Birthday presents. Books. Friends. Having time to myself. Terrible karaoke. Meals out with family. Restaurant week. Kind texts. Invitations to amazing book events. Being nominated for a UKYA Book … Continue reading It starts with a smile…
Back in the classroom!
Last week, I got back in the classroom after a lovely Christmas holiday and then a week of training (which comprised of Early Years training, a 2 day Thinking Skills Conference and some data training!). I was so glad to be getting back into the classroom, however the big change this time round is that … Continue reading Back in the classroom!
S4S – Favourite covers of 2017
HELLO THERE. #SixforSunday is in its 4rd week of 2018. So far I've had some controversial opinions, and you've all shared your opinions too! This week should be far less polarising! Today is a lovely one! Today we are thinking about: Favourite covers of 2017 I'm actually going to show the covers! You don't need … Continue reading S4S – Favourite covers of 2017
BOOKBLOG: I Swapped My Brother On The Internet
I Swapped My Brother on the Internet: a funny tale about the ups and downs of brothers! "Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another - but for Jonny, the dream is about to become a reality with SiblingSwap.com! What could be better? Finding … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: I Swapped My Brother On The Internet
BOOKBLOG: Emma Carroll
Sky Chasers: an incredibly fun adventure with a chunk of Science and History thrown in! (I took Sky Chasers with me on a VERY chilly day in the park. I feel Magpie and Pierre would approve) "An encounter with a boy dangling from the sky changes pickpocket Magpie's life forever. Like her, the boy dreams … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Emma Carroll
BOOKBLOG: Marie Lu
Batman Nightwalker - a book which builds slowly, but packs a punch! "Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy." Batman: Nightwalker is part of the DC Icons collection: a collection of books published by Penguin Random House, … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Marie Lu
January bullet journal
Hello there! Today I am sharing my January set up in my bullet journal. I would share the end of December but you don't wanna see the massive chunk in the middle unfinished. I've come to realise that doing my bullet journal at the end of a day is excellent for my brain as I … Continue reading January bullet journal
