Good morning everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and staying safe! Today, I’m sharing some books that are perfect for the younger readers in life – from books for 5 year olds to maybe 8 year olds? For being a teacher, I’m terrible at this kind of thing… I’m more of a ‘let them … Continue reading Mini reviews: the younger ones strike back!
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BLOG TOUR: Helen and Thomas Docherty
Good morning! I hope you are all doing well on this lovely Friday! I have an exciting interview with author Helen Docherty to celebrate the release of her new book, The Screen Thief. Look out! There’s a Snaffle about, and she’ll eat your screen as a snack! When the Snaffle arrives in the city, she just … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Helen and Thomas Docherty
May in books
Good morning! IT’S WRAP UP TIME! May has been, gone and left us all in its wake. We are already well into June! The sun is shining (WOOHOO) and there is joy to be had! I continued to have a very productive May thanks to a half term holiday and honestly, it was what my … Continue reading May in books
BLOG TOUR: #EmpathyDay 2021
I have been honoured to be involved in the celebrations for Empathy Day over the past few years and this year's activity was a WHOLE load of fun! I actually did this with my kids, but I didn't manage to snap any pics in time for them to go live with mine and author Sue … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: #EmpathyDay 2021
BLOG TOUR: Ian Eagleton
Good morning! Today I have the utter joy of featuring one of my brilliant friends on my blog to celebrate the release of his debut picture books. I am so so incredibly proud!! Nen and the Lonely Fisherman: an absolute delight that filled my heart with joy and pride! Far out to sea and deep … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Ian Eagleton
BOOK BLOG: Jeffrey Boakye
Musical Truth: just blew me away Lord Kitchener, Neneh Cherry, Smiley Culture, Stormzy . . . Groundbreaking musicians whose songs have changed the world. But how? This exhilarating playlist tracks some of the key shifts in modern British history, and explores the emotional impact of 28 songs and the artists who performed them. This book … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Jeffrey Boakye
BOOK BLOG: Tom Palmer
Arctic Star: bravery, friendship, duty and the cold! Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Tom Palmer
MG Mini reviews – the magical ones!
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!
Mini reviews: the one with the YA books
Morning guys! I’m here with another edition of my mini reviews… today’s edition is a special edition edition because I’ve got a handful of YA books that I thought I’d share some quick reviews of! I got to read some brilliant YA books during Viperthon and I need to shout about them from the heavens! … Continue reading Mini reviews: the one with the YA books
April in books
Good morning! IT’S WRAP UP TIME! April has been, gone and left us all in its wake. We are now steam rolling into May! The sun is shining (sometimes) and there is joy to be had! I had a pretty productive reading month in April because of Viperthon! IN APRIL, I READ 16 BOOKS I … Continue reading April in books
