The Magic Misfits: you can't go wrong with a bunch of misfits you want to win the day! "When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Neil Patrick Harris
My Colourful Chameleon: fun and perfect for little people! " A funny, rhyming story about a girl who keeps losing her beloved yet troublesome pet chameleon. It's not her fault though, changing colour is what chameleons do best! Mum is angry at the disappearing critter, and the girl must convince her that the pet can stay. … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: My Colourful Chameleon
Women in Sport/Women in Science: brilliantly biographical celebrations of incredible women, from the past and the present The amazing people at Hachette sent me these copies of these books and I was absolutely gobsmacked. I have been ogling Women in Science on the shelves for a while in Waterstones, so when I heard Women in … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Women in…
Kevin: a wonderful story with the most brilliant of imaginary friends "Uh-oh – Sid Gibbons is in trouble again! Time to think fast… When Sid makes yet another mess, and his mum is at the end of her patience, Sid does what every quick-thinking kid would do – he blames it on his big, furry, … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Rob Biddulph
I Swapped My Brother on the Internet: a funny tale about the ups and downs of brothers! "Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another - but for Jonny, the dream is about to become a reality with SiblingSwap.com! What could be better? Finding … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: I Swapped My Brother On The Internet
Sky Chasers: an incredibly fun adventure with a chunk of Science and History thrown in! (I took Sky Chasers with me on a VERY chilly day in the park. I feel Magpie and Pierre would approve) "An encounter with a boy dangling from the sky changes pickpocket Magpie's life forever. Like her, the boy dreams … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Emma Carroll
Sky Song: a heart-warming, magical adventure in the heart of the Arctic. (proof copy) (finished cover) "‘Once an adventure digs its claws in, there is not an awful lot you can do about it. Especially when magic is involved . . .’ In the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, whales glide between icebergs, wolves hunt on the tundra … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Abi Elphinstone
Today is a very exciting day! Today I get to share my review of one of the most gorgeous MG books I read last year... AND THERE'S A GIVEAWAY!! Wooohooooo (more on that at the bottom of this post!) The Light Jar: an incredible tale of friendship, strength and family. I was lucky enough to … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Light Jar
As you saw at the beginning of December, in my Perfect Presents feature, I am a MASSIVE fan of buying books for EVERYONE for Christmas. I think books ARE the perfect present. If you missed that feature, please check out my gift guides for EVERYONE in your life: - Perfect Presents #1 deals with picture book recommendations … Continue reading Why buy books?
Christmas Dinner of Souls: devilish, daring and delicious (Thanks Waterstones Newcastle for once again providing an incredible background to a picture... I love this table!!) "It's a dark and lonely Christmas Eve in the dining room of ancient Soul's College. The kitchen boy, 11-year-old Lewis, has helped prepare a highly unusual meal, made with unrecognisable … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Ross Montgomery
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