As you saw the other day, I was very very lucky to be able to share the exclusive cover of Aisha Bushby's new book A Pocketful of Stars (if you missed the announcement, check it out here!) It got me thinking about using blurbs in the classroom and how much we really learn about a … Continue reading Using blurbs in the classroom
Hello friends! It is Sunday again. HOW DOES THE WEEKEND GO SO QUICKLY? I've had such a lovely week this week, that it's only fitting that this #SixforSunday is celebrating things that are excellent about books! Today we are celebrating: Bookish loves Yep. Only 6 things I love about books. I'm going to go with … Continue reading S4S – Bookish loves
WELL ISN'T THIS AN EXCITING BONUS SATURDAY POST?! Today, I have the ABSOLUTE JOY of revealing, exclusively, the cover for one of my most anticipated MG books of 2019 - A Pocketful of Stars by Aisha Bushby. What a cracking way to start 2019! A Pocketful of Stars promises to be something pretty incredible! Check … Continue reading COVER REVEAL: A Pocketful of Stars
Ghost: a brilliant tale of grit and determination "Running. That's all that Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But never for a track team. Nope, his game has always been ball. But when Ghost impulsively challenges an elite sprinter to a race -- and wins -- the Olympic medalist track coach sees he … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Jason Reynolds
Paper Avalanche: an absolute punch in the feels "When it comes to flying under the radar, Ro Snow is an expert. No friends. No boys. No parties. And strictly NO VISITORS. It may be lonely, but at least this way the truth remains where it should – hidden. Then Tanvi Shah, the girl who almost … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Lisa Williamson
Two Can Keep A Secret: twists, turns and second guesses aplenty! "Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery's never been there, but she's heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Karen M. McManus
Well hello, it is I the #SixforSunday fairy again! How are we all on this fair Sunday? What have you all been reading today? I'm here today to share my answers for this week's #SixforSunday: Bookish Wishes 6 wishes I have for my bookish self in 2019? Melinda Salisbury and Sara Barnard to collaborate. This … Continue reading S4S – Bookish Wishes
HELLO. It's me! On a Saturday... I know. You guys are spoiled by me. Today, as part of a brilliant blog tour, I'm sharing an exclusive extract of the new book, The Fork, The Witch and the Worm by Christopher Paolini. "Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia. It’s been a year since Eragon departed … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Fork, The Witch and the Worm
Lightning Chase Me Home: Middle grade with a whole lot of punch! "Amelia Hester McLeod is named after two of her mum's favourite explorers. Two amazing, fearless, awesome women: Amelia Earhart and Lady Hester Stanhope. But Amelia herself doesn't always feel very brave or very bright. She lives on a windblown island in a creaky … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Amber Lee Dodd
Hello! Today I have the absolute joy being on the blog tour for Vote for Effie - the first in a new hilarious series by Laura Wood (author of 2018 YA sensation A Sky Painted Gold) for 9-12 year olds. Inspired by 2017’s Women’s March, VOTE FOR EFFIE is extremely timely and the perfect antidote to the current … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Vote for Effie
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