(hello, it's me, I suggest you go grab yourself a cup of tea and a few biscuits if you're here for the long run! I could be here a while... are you sitting comfortably? Then I guess we can begin!) Song of Sorrow: SO BLOODY GOOD. "Sorrow Ventaxis has won the election, and in the … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Queen Mel
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BLOG TOUR: She Wolf
She Wolf: an exciting adventure with a brilliant main character! "Northumbria, 866. Washed ashore on a frozen English beach, Ylva’s survived. She will not cry. She’s meant to be strong. She’s a Viking. But when her mother dies at the hand of a three-fingered man, and the wolves of the forest circle closer, Ylva will need … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: She Wolf
BLOG TOUR: Dinosaur Department Store
Today is my stop on The Dinosaur Department Store blog tour and I am delighted to share with you my review! The Dinosaur Department Store: a brilliantly illustrated picture book with a gorgeous nod to looking after animals! "Eliza Jane was an unusual child. Some called her wilful, some called her wild! Our feisty heroine Eliza … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Dinosaur Department Store
BOOK BLOG: Lisa Thompson
Owen and the Soldier: a brilliant tale about the importance of feeling heard "Owen and his mum are struggling. It’s just the two of them now and they’re finding it difficult to ask for the help they need. When Owen discovers a crumbling stone soldier in a memorial garden in the local park, it feels … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Lisa Thompson
BOOK BLOG: Sinead O’Hart
The Star Spun Web: what would you do if you discovered you held one of the most incredible pieces of scientific gadgetry in your hand?! (Star Spun Web kept me company on the train to London recently... and it gripped me STRAIGHT away!) "With her passion for scientific experimentation and her pet tarantula Violet, Tess … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sinead O’Hart
BOOK BLOG: C.G. Drews
The Boy Who Steals Houses: stealing homes and hearts without a second thought! (this is the gorgeous proof copy that the brilliant publishers sent me! For the final cover, check the bottom of this review!) "Can two broken boys find their perfect home? Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: C.G. Drews
BOOK BLOG: Nicola Killeen
Ollie's Magic Bunny: a beautifully illustrated and charming story, perfect for bedtime! "Ollie and her toy Bunny have been waiting for the day that the rain would stop and they can play in the puddles... Finally that day has arrived! But when a magical breeze of blossom turns Bunny into a real rabbit, Ollie's day … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Nicola Killeen
BOOK BLOG: Ana Seixas
Are you looking for an interactive book about the human body? Look no further than Scratch and Learn: Human Body! You can't beat a good bit of non-fiction... but WHERE do you start? And how do you make it accessible to kids? How do you make it appealing? And how do you make it fun, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Ana Seixas
BOOK BLOG: Cory Leonardo
Call Me Alastair: touching, charming and filled me with hope! "Born in the back of a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape, to fly off with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by 12-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by Mrs Albertina Plopky, Alastair's hopeful vision for the future crash-lands. In-between anxiously plucking … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Cory Leonardo
BOOK BLOG: S.M. Wilson
The Extinction Trials: Rebel - Tense. Thrilling. Tantalising. "Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials Storm and Lincoln's city is burning. The people are starving. The only place left to run is Piloria, the continent of monsters. It's up to Storm and Lincoln to keep their people alive as they colonize this lethal paradise. … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: S.M. Wilson
