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
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
A Darkness of Dragons: a brilliant adventure! "After playing a forbidden spell-song to save a village from rats, 12-year-old piper Patch Brightwater is thrown in jail. But there he meets Wren – a noble girl under a rat-shaped curse – and together they befriend Barver, a fearsome dracogriff, and set off on a grand adventure … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: S.A. Patrick
Yesterday, I shared 10 recommendations for emerging chapter book readers - check it out if you're after recommendations for 6+ years! Today I'm sharing books that I've shared with the kids in my class, school and life! Today is the turn of those who are confidently reading longer chapter books - longer chapter books that … Continue reading “Which books should I add to my Christmas list, Miss?”
Snow: the perfect addition to your shelves for the wintery season! "Every child loves a snow day—no school and snowball fights galore! But Sam has to wait for Granddad, even though all the other kids have already gone to the park . . . and all the dogs . . . and all the zoo … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sam Usher
Dragon Post: a whole lot of fun and friendship! I'd seen this on my friend's Instagram and as I'm a lover of The Day The Crayons Quit and the trusty The Jolly Postman, I knew I needed to get my hands on this book. With beautiful letters inside and an endearing young main character, Dragon … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Emma Yarlett
The Truth Pixie: poetic, charming and inspiring. "From number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould Wherever she is, whatever the day, She only has one kind of thing to say. Just as cats go miaow and cows go moo, The Truth Pixie can only … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Matt Haig
Today, I have the utter joy of hosting author Peter G Bell on my blog, talking about the story opening in 'The Train to Impossible Places'. You'll also get to hear about his wonderful main character, Suzy, and her rationalist beliefs and how these relate to the action of the story and the reader. Hope … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Peter G Bell
I Am Human: a beautiful picture book, delivering an important message of empathy "I am human I am a work in progress Striving to be the best version of ME From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Susan Verde
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