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
HELLO. It's me! On a Saturday... I know. You guys are spoiled by me. Today, as part of a brilliant blog tour, I'm sharing an exclusive extract of the new book, The Fork, The Witch and the Worm by Christopher Paolini. "Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia. It’s been a year since Eragon departed … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Fork, The Witch and the Worm
Lightning Chase Me Home: Middle grade with a whole lot of punch! "Amelia Hester McLeod is named after two of her mum's favourite explorers. Two amazing, fearless, awesome women: Amelia Earhart and Lady Hester Stanhope. But Amelia herself doesn't always feel very brave or very bright. She lives on a windblown island in a creaky … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Amber Lee Dodd
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
WELL HELLO 2019. How are you my dear darling? I'm here to give you a round up of the December, and then a short round up of all of the goings on in the old reading world! So let's start with December! In December, I: Finished my first term as an NQT Read 11 books … Continue reading 2018 round up!
It's time! It is the end of 2018 and here comes my "best of the year" series! For books to be considered in the "best of 2018" series, I had to have read them in 2018. So this discounts some of my favourite 2018 releases... Today's best of series takes on: Just like yesterday, they aren't … Continue reading Best of 2018: MG edition
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
It may be December 10th, but I still am yet to round up my (rather pitiful looking) November reads! In November, I: Only read 3 books! Started a few books, but my brain wouldn't let me read. Suffered from some pretty bad SAD. Was a bit poorly. Slept a lot. Started rehearsing for the Christmas … Continue reading November wrap up!
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
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