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Graphic novels we love #1

November 22, 2021November 21, 20211 Comment

Morning everyone! Sorry for the absence last week - I needed a moment for my brain. It was a very busy place and I just needed to take a week for myself! But I'm back with a few posts this week - woohoo! Someone recently asked me on Twitter for some recommendations of graphic novels … Continue reading Graphic novels we love #1

Mini reviews: more graphic novel goodness!

October 19, 2021October 17, 2021Leave a comment

Good morning everyone! I am here with some more graphic novels that I’ve read recently. I find graphic novels a great thing to wrap up in mini reviews and they’re always super popular blog posts! This is part 6, maybe 7, of the ‘Steph reads loads of graphic novels’ blog series (if you want to … Continue reading Mini reviews: more graphic novel goodness!

BLOG TOUR: Padraig Kenny

October 4, 2021October 3, 20211 Comment

Good morning everyone! What a joy to see you all! Today I have an extra special treat for you all. The brilliantly wonderful Padraig Kenny has stopped by my blog today in celebration of his new book, The Shadows of Rookhaven, to talk about the inspirations behind the book. I know, I'm sure all of … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Padraig Kenny

Mini reviews: perfect for Halloween!

September 28, 2021September 26, 2021Leave a comment

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well! I’m stopping by your timelines today to share 4 more books that will be perfect for the upcoming spooooky, Halloween’y period! Featuring dragons, magic, dressing up and ghosts, these books will be spot on! My Y6 readers are slowly embracing these books and are thoroughly enjoying them! … Continue reading Mini reviews: perfect for Halloween!

Mini reviews: the SPooOOooKY ones

September 22, 2021September 19, 2021Leave a comment

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well! I'm stopping by your timelines today to share 4 books that will be perfect for the upcoming spooooky, Halloween'y period! Featuring vampires, ghosts, witches and creepy talking machines, these books will be spot on! My Y6 readers are slowly embracing these books and are thoroughly enjoying them! … Continue reading Mini reviews: the SPooOOooKY ones

BLOG TOUR: Amy Wilson

September 3, 2021August 22, 2021Leave a comment

Good morning everyone! I have the utter joy of being on the blog tour for Lightning Falls, the brand new adventure from Amy Wilson. I am a massive fan of Amy's books and Lightning Falls is no different! Her books are always so full of magic and wonder... and let me tell you, this one … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Amy Wilson

BLOG TOUR: Lauren St John

June 22, 2021June 20, 2021Leave a comment

Today is my stop on the Lauren St John blog tour to celebrate her new standalone book, Wave Riders! I am lucky enough to have had the opportunity to ask Lauren some questions about her book, her writing and even for a recommendation! Wave Riders "Twins Jess and Jude Carter live a dream life sailing … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Lauren St John

BLOG TOUR: Lola Morayo

June 13, 2021Leave a comment

Good afternoon everyone! A double treat for you this Sunday! It's my stop on the Aziza's Secret Fairy Door blog tour and author Lola Morayo is here to tell you all about the characters in her brilliant new book! *** An introduction to the cast of Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door! Names are important in a … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Lola Morayo

BLOG TOUR: Hilary McKay

June 2, 2021May 31, 2021Leave a comment

Morning everyone! It is my absolute honour to be part of the blog tour to celebrate the new book by the brilliant Hilary McKay, The Swallow's Flight. I have the absolute joy of sending Hilary a few questions and honestly, doing things like this are some of the best bits of being a blogger! Erik … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Hilary McKay

MG Mini reviews – the magical ones!

May 11, 2021May 9, 20213 Comments

Good morning everyone! Anyone who has been here long enough will know that magic is my absolute favourite thing about books. If there's a bit of magic in a book, you can guarantee I'll pick up and and probably adore it. I don't know what it is about magic that I just adore... but I … Continue reading MG Mini reviews – the magical ones!

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