As you saw the other day, I was very very lucky to be able to share the exclusive cover of Aisha Bushby's new book A Pocketful of Stars (if you missed the announcement, check it out here!) It got me thinking about using blurbs in the classroom and how much we really learn about a … Continue reading Using blurbs in the classroom
WELL ISN'T THIS AN EXCITING BONUS SATURDAY POST?! Today, I have the ABSOLUTE JOY of revealing, exclusively, the cover for one of my most anticipated MG books of 2019 - A Pocketful of Stars by Aisha Bushby. What a cracking way to start 2019! A Pocketful of Stars promises to be something pretty incredible! Check … Continue reading COVER REVEAL: A Pocketful of Stars
Ghost: a brilliant tale of grit and determination "Running. That's all that Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But never for a track team. Nope, his game has always been ball. But when Ghost impulsively challenges an elite sprinter to a race -- and wins -- the Olympic medalist track coach sees he … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Jason Reynolds
Hello! Today I have the absolute joy being on the blog tour for Vote for Effie - the first in a new hilarious series by Laura Wood (author of 2018 YA sensation A Sky Painted Gold) for 9-12 year olds. Inspired by 2017’s Women’s March, VOTE FOR EFFIE is extremely timely and the perfect antidote to the current … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Vote for Effie
A Darkness of Dragons: a brilliant adventure! "After playing a forbidden spell-song to save a village from rats, 12-year-old piper Patch Brightwater is thrown in jail. But there he meets Wren – a noble girl under a rat-shaped curse – and together they befriend Barver, a fearsome dracogriff, and set off on a grand adventure … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: S.A. Patrick
Snow: the perfect addition to your shelves for the wintery season! "Every child loves a snow day—no school and snowball fights galore! But Sam has to wait for Granddad, even though all the other kids have already gone to the park . . . and all the dogs . . . and all the zoo … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sam Usher
Egypt Magnified: the perfect book for any Egypt loving bookworm! "Grab your magnifying glass and explore the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt in this fascinating search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot." When I was approached by the publishers as to whether I would like a copy of this book for review, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: David Long
This could be wrap up because cold, or wrap up because it's time for MINI REVIEWS! If you're here looking for a scarf appreciation post, you'll need to come back next week *wink* So... what have I read recently? Today I'm going to give a wrap up of some of the MG books I read … Continue reading Wrap up time!
Dragon Post: a whole lot of fun and friendship! I'd seen this on my friend's Instagram and as I'm a lover of The Day The Crayons Quit and the trusty The Jolly Postman, I knew I needed to get my hands on this book. With beautiful letters inside and an endearing young main character, Dragon … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Emma Yarlett
Absolutely Everything: the perfect book for non-fiction lovers with an insatiable need for facts! "Embark on an amazing journey across millennia and continents, and learn about absolutely everything including the creation of planet Earth, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, the miserable medieval times, globalisation, wars, revolutions, technology – and much more! Find … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Christopher Lloyd
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