Ada Twist: a funny story which is jam packed with Science and fun! "Ada Twist is full of questions. A scientist to her very core, Ada asks why again and again. One question always leads to another until she’s off on a journey of discovery! When Rosie Revere’s Uncle Ned gets a little carried away … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Ada Twist
Today I have the utter joy of hosting author Nick Bowling who is sharing his thoughts on some Unheroic Greek heroes. We all know I love a bit of mythology (if you didn't know that then WHERE HAVE YOU been?!) so this post is PERFECT in my life! Nick's new book In The Shadow of … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: In The Shadow Of Heroes
A Pocketful of Stars: magical, mysterious and memorable. (proof cover - see finished cover at the bottom) "When I next open my eyes, I’m back... in front of the house again. It’s night time. The stars wave hello, like they’ve been expecting me. The door of the house, Mum’s house, is wide open, like it expects me … Continue reading A Pocketful of Stars review
Good morning! How are we all?! Today I come to you with some mini reviews. I'm going to keep them short and sweet, but these are some books that I've read recently that I want to shout about that I've just not had a chance to yet! The Fire Maker - Guy Jones "Alex loves … Continue reading Mini reviews: MG edition
Owen and the Soldier: a brilliant tale about the importance of feeling heard "Owen and his mum are struggling. It’s just the two of them now and they’re finding it difficult to ask for the help they need. When Owen discovers a crumbling stone soldier in a memorial garden in the local park, it feels … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Lisa Thompson
Hello! Today is my stop on the Anna and Evan meet Charles Darwin blog tour. This new book promises to engage and educate children, and is ideal for encouraging curiosity and interest in the natural world and science. "Join Anna and Evan on a magical adventure to the Galapagos Islands where they meet Charles Darwin, discover … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Anna and Evan meet Charles Dickens
The Star Spun Web: what would you do if you discovered you held one of the most incredible pieces of scientific gadgetry in your hand?! (Star Spun Web kept me company on the train to London recently... and it gripped me STRAIGHT away!) "With her passion for scientific experimentation and her pet tarantula Violet, Tess … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sinead O’Hart
Call Me Alastair: touching, charming and filled me with hope! "Born in the back of a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape, to fly off with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by 12-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by Mrs Albertina Plopky, Alastair's hopeful vision for the future crash-lands. In-between anxiously plucking … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Cory Leonardo
Today, I have the pleasure of hosting author Jane Elson on my blog as part of the blog tour for Will You Catch Me? "Nell Hobs lives with a tortoise called Bob Marley, guinea pigs Asbo and Chaos, goldfish Beyoncé and Destiny, gerbils Fizz and Tyrone, Aunty Lou the Hamster ... and her mum, who … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Will You Catch Me?
Today I have the absolute joy of being part of the Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark blog tour! I ADORE the Sam Wu books, written by the brilliant Katie and Kevin Tsang, so when I was asked to be aprt of this blog tour, I jumped at the chance! Check out my … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Sam Wu
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