She Wolf: an exciting adventure with a brilliant main character! "Northumbria, 866. Washed ashore on a frozen English beach, Ylva’s survived. She will not cry. She’s meant to be strong. She’s a Viking. But when her mother dies at the hand of a three-fingered man, and the wolves of the forest circle closer, Ylva will need … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: She Wolf
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NYA Lit Fest
On Saturday, I had the utter joy of going to Preston for the second year of the NYA Literature Festival. (We'll forgive the fact I had to be up at 5am and that there was some SERIOUS train anxiety going around coming home... I did get home at the time I was expecting, do not … Continue reading NYA Lit Fest
BLOG TOUR: Proud
This year sees the release of one of my most hotly anticipated books, another brilliant anthology from the wonderful publishers Stripes. This year it's an anthology to celebrate all things pride... and I'm not going to lie, reading it made me VERY proud. Today, I have the absolute honour of hosting one of the authors … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Proud
BLOG TOUR: Dinosaur Department Store
Today is my stop on The Dinosaur Department Store blog tour and I am delighted to share with you my review! The Dinosaur Department Store: a brilliantly illustrated picture book with a gorgeous nod to looking after animals! "Eliza Jane was an unusual child. Some called her wilful, some called her wild! Our feisty heroine Eliza … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Dinosaur Department Store
Song of Sorrow mood board
Well hello! Happy Wednesday. How are we all? Today is a very exciting day. Today is the day before the official release of 'Song of Sorrow' by one of my absolute faves - Melinda Salisbury. I have, of course, read the book already (thank you Scholastic, you guys are my faves) and needed to share … Continue reading Song of Sorrow mood board
February in books
Hello there! It is March already, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? Genuinely though... February WHIZZED past. Today I'm here to share with you the books I read in February! In February, I: Had half term and it was brilliant Started Priory of the Orange Tree and am still reading it! Received lots of incredible book post … Continue reading February in books
BOOK BLOG: Lisa Thompson
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
BLOG TOUR: Anna and Evan meet Charles Dickens
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
BOOK BLOG: Sinead O’Hart
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
BOOK BLOG: C.G. Drews
The Boy Who Steals Houses: stealing homes and hearts without a second thought! (this is the gorgeous proof copy that the brilliant publishers sent me! For the final cover, check the bottom of this review!) "Can two broken boys find their perfect home? Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: C.G. Drews
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