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Tag: 2018mg

BLOG TOUR: Storm Witch

September 5, 2018September 2, 20185 Comments

Hello! Today I'm on the blog tour for a brilliant new MG book soon to be released into the world (tomorrow in fact!) - Storm Witch, by Ellen Renner.  Storm Witch by Ellen Renner is published on 6th September by Nosy Crow in paperback priced £6.99 "Child of Air, Water, Earth or Fire: now that she is … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Storm Witch

Mini reviews: London edition

August 30, 2018August 26, 20187 Comments

Last week, I was very lucky to spend time in London with one of my favourite humans in the world, Kelly. While we were in London, we spent much time reading, drinking tea and having a lovely relaxing time - perfect for bookworms like us!  I thought I'd share mini reviews from the 6 books … Continue reading Mini reviews: London edition

BOOK BLOG: Kiran Milwood Hargrave

August 16, 2018August 13, 20184 Comments

The Way Past Winter: a truly magical story about the importance of kindness - to the world and each other "Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Kiran Milwood Hargrave

BOOK BLOG: Anna James

August 7, 2018August 5, 20185 Comments

Tilly and the Bookwanderers: magical, wonderful, incredible.  (This is the proof cover, a massive thank you to Harper Collins Children for sending me a copy... I feel like a very lucky book blogger!) "Since her mother’s disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly has found comfort in stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents’ bookshop. But when her favourite … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Anna James

BLOG TOUR: A Chase in Time

August 3, 2018July 31, 2018Leave a comment

Want to read a brilliant book all about ? Then I would recommend reading on to read the extract from A Chase in Time by Sally Nicholls.  Today, I'm on the blog tour for A Chase in Time and man, what a beautiful looking book it is! I'm super excited by it - travelling through … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: A Chase in Time

BLOG TOUR: Knights and Bikes

August 1, 2018July 31, 20181 Comment

Today I get to feature a very special book on my blog, written by an author I've had the pleasure of meeting and bringing to my school - Knights and Bikes by Gabrielle Kent. Knights and Bikes is published by Knights Of, who are doing amazing work to offer diverse opportunities for writers and illustrators. … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Knights and Bikes

Guest post: Eirlys Hunter

July 31, 2018July 25, 2018Leave a comment

Hello there! Today I have the pleasure of hosting author Eirlys Hunter with a blog post all about her new book, The Mapmaker's Race, and the inspiration behind the setting of the story! "The setting of The Mapmakers’ Race You won’t find the landscape of The Mapmakers’ Race on any map, but elements come from Wales, and the South … Continue reading Guest post: Eirlys Hunter

BOOK BLOG: Amy Wilson

July 13, 2018July 8, 20183 Comments

Snowglobe: a magical tale you'll get lost, and found, in "When daydreamer Clementine discovers a mysterious house standing in the middle of town that was never there before, she is pulled towards it by the powerful sense of a mother she never knew. The place is full of snowglobes, swirling with stars and snow and … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Amy Wilson

Mid-Year Freak Out tag

July 10, 2018July 8, 20182 Comments

So... I wasn't tagged by anyone to do this (that I can tell) BUT I did see it over on my brilliant buddy Cora's blog... so I thought I would do it anyway! Last week, I did a little half year round up, but I thought this blog tag was a quick way of rounding … Continue reading Mid-Year Freak Out tag

Brilliant MG still to come!

July 5, 2018July 1, 20186 Comments

2018 has graced us some EXCEPTIONAL MG so far... yet with half a year left there is still some EXCELLENT MG left to come. Today, in the spirit of sharing exciting things and looking forward, I thought I would share with you 10 books that I'm excited for in the rest of this year.  There … Continue reading Brilliant MG still to come!

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