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
Tag: kidslit
August in books
Well hello there! Sorry this wrap up is late... the end of August came upon me suddenly! Goodbye August - the month of sunshine, trips to London, relaxing with my favourites, reading many books. You must make way now for September, the month of back to work nerves, new jobs and many changes afoot! September … Continue reading August in books
BOOK BLOG: Kiran Milwood Hargrave
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
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
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
July in books
Goodbye July, you were wonderful and filled with books and my friends, but you now must make way for your neighbour August - she who brings me Summer holidays and many relaxing! There will be work things happening, but August is a teacher's time to recharge and recuperate, ready for whatever September brings! In July, … Continue reading July in books
BLOG TOUR: Knights and Bikes
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
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
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
“Miss, are your our main teacher?!”
"Miss, are you our main teacher? There won't be someone else teaching us all the time? Will it be you?" Why yes, yes kids I am your main teacher! I MADE IT. I QUALIFIED. I HAVE MY OWN CLASS. MY OWN ROOM. MY KIDS. MY TEACHING. It's been A YEAR. But, last week, I FINALLY … Continue reading “Miss, are your our main teacher?!”
