Sky Chasers: an incredibly fun adventure with a chunk of Science and History thrown in! (I took Sky Chasers with me on a VERY chilly day in the park. I feel Magpie and Pierre would approve) "An encounter with a boy dangling from the sky changes pickpocket Magpie's life forever. Like her, the boy dreams … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Emma Carroll
Sky Song: a heart-warming, magical adventure in the heart of the Arctic. (proof copy) (finished cover) "‘Once an adventure digs its claws in, there is not an awful lot you can do about it. Especially when magic is involved . . .’ In the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, whales glide between icebergs, wolves hunt on the tundra … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Abi Elphinstone
Today is a very exciting day! Today I get to share my review of one of the most gorgeous MG books I read last year... AND THERE'S A GIVEAWAY!! Wooohooooo (more on that at the bottom of this post!) The Light Jar: an incredible tale of friendship, strength and family. I was lucky enough to … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Light Jar
Hello! So far this week you've been treated to my favourite blog posts, MG books and YA books... today is no different, today is my favourite picture books of 2017. Now there are SO many books that could've been in with a shot, so many amazing books I read in 2017. I've tried to stick … Continue reading Best of 2017: picture books edition
4 days of 2017 left. 4 days of books to add to my Goodreads total. However, I have made a decision about the best MG books of 2017, for me. I'm going to give a very short description and leave a link to my review, if you're interested in more information. If there isn't a … Continue reading Best of 2017: MG edition
Good afternoon #SixforSunday folks! A massive thank you to all of you for your enthusiasm about #SixforSunday! There is a post in a week or 2 about the prompts for 2018. I hope to see you all of you and more in 2018! Invite your friends along! Tell them how awesome #SixforSunday is! Anyway, on … Continue reading S4S – Winter rereads
Christmas Dinner of Souls: devilish, daring and delicious (Thanks Waterstones Newcastle for once again providing an incredible background to a picture... I love this table!!) "It's a dark and lonely Christmas Eve in the dining room of ancient Soul's College. The kitchen boy, 11-year-old Lewis, has helped prepare a highly unusual meal, made with unrecognisable … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Ross Montgomery
Yesterday, was the first of my "Perfect Presents" series! I hope you enjoyed my recommendations for brilliant picture books to buy! I would love to know if you have bought any of them for the little people in your life! Today's perfect presents post is all about: Perfect MG books (Now this could be a … Continue reading Perfect Presents #2
This week, I'm sharing my choice of 6-8 books per category which I think would make the perfect present for the bookworms in your life! Today is picture books! Tomorrow, I recommend MG books! On Wednesday, I look at books for the YA lovers in your life! On Thursday, I recommend a random selection books! … Continue reading Perfect Presents #1
Hello! Now that we are in December, I can be excited about Christmas books! AHHHHH. How are we all? Have we all done our Christmas shopping? Are you all like me and LOVE wrapping paper and ribbon but HATE wrapping?! Anyway, today's #SixforSunday prompt is: Christmas books for kids (I'm not sure how many of … Continue reading S4S – Christmas books!
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