The Bookshop Girl: Magical, mysterious and delightful "This story is about a little girl named Property Jones, so-called because she was left in the lost property cupboard of a bookshop when she was five years old. Property loves living in the bookshop, but she has a whopper of a secret... she can't actually read! So … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Sylvia Bishop
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S4S – Tropes I HATE
Hello Sunday, my old friend! A few weeks ago I talked about things that I loved about books, this week I'm going for the opposite... things that really grind on me. "Tropes" or themes in books which really irritate me, that I hate reading. Six tropes I hate - or at least that annoy me! … Continue reading S4S – Tropes I HATE
BOOKBLOG: Kristina Ohlsson
The Silver Boy: brilliant mystery, perfect for KS2 children! "But when Aladdin’s parents discover food is being stolen from their restaurant, he and his friends decide to investigate. Soon, Aladdin notices a strange boy – dressed in short trousers, despite the freezing cold. But as hard as he tries to catch him, the boy always … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Kristina Ohlsson
BOOKBLOG: Emery Lord
The Names They Gave Us: filled with faith, tears and friendship "Everything is going right for Lucy Hansson, until her mom’s cancer reappears. Just like that, Lucy breaks with all the constants in her life: her do-good boyfriend, her steady faith, even her longtime summer church camp job. Instead, Lucy lands at a camp for … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Emery Lord
Book snatching?!
Hello, tis Wednesday guest blog time again! This time you are very lucky to be in the hands of my lovely Irish friend Aoife, blogger extraordinaire over at Pretty Purple Polka Dots and Twitterer to the max at @PrettyPPD (you should probably follow her, it's a good idea kids). She's going to talk to you all about the … Continue reading Book snatching?!
BOOKBLOG: Julie Israel
Juniper Lemon's Happiness Index: a gorgeous tale of love and memory "It’s been sixty-five days since the accident that killed Juniper’s sister, and ripped Juniper’s world apart. Then she finds the love letter: written by Camilla on the day of the accident, addressed mysteriously to “You,” but never sent. Desperate to learn You’s identity and … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Julie Israel
S4S – Covers
Hello! It's Sunday already, woah how?! This week's theme is: Six types of book cover I love I talked about covers I love on Thursday, so here are the 6 types of books that will make me pick them up! Books with gold on the cover (Hello AQKOT, BBT) Simple covers Rainbow covers (Think Becoming … Continue reading S4S – Covers
Favourite covers
A while back I was wondering about what makes a "good" cover of a book. What makes people want to pick up a book? Why do we choose certain covers over others? (I know, I know, we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but shush, we all do it. I am guilty of it … Continue reading Favourite covers
BOOKBLOG: David Owen
The Fallen Children: haunting, supernatural and compelling "Young people on the Midwich Estate don't have much hope for their futures. Keisha has lived there her whole life, and has been working hard to escape it; others have just accepted their lot. But change is coming... One night everyone inside Midwich Tower falls mysteriously unconscious in one … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: David Owen
Six for Sunday!
Welcome to Sunday! I don't normally post on a Sunday but things are going to change, welcome to my new feature: Six for Sunday I'll post 6 things I love/hate every Sunday and topics will vary - mainly bookish ones with wildcards (topics not about books!) coming once a month! I would love to see … Continue reading Six for Sunday!
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