Cover design by stevewellsdesign.com In the frozen depths of Antarctica, at Outpost Zero, thirty two people from the Exodus Project are preparing for life on Mars. They are joined by scientists from BioMesa, but no one knows why they are there. Zak and his family had been enjoying a holiday on the sun drenched island … Continue reading Below Zero by Dan Smith
Book Giving Day 2018 Illustrator And Poster Reveal
Make sure you join me at 7pm on Monday 15th January, when I will be revealing the wonderful illustrator and their fabulous poster for this year’s #bookgivingday, and a related giveaway!
Make Me Awesome by Ben Davis, illustrated by Mike Lowery
I am delighted to be taking part in the Make Me Awesome Blog Tour. Ben Davis has very kindly answered questions put to him by my After School Book Club, which you should read in An Interview With... Ben Davis. When Freddie’s Dad loses his job, the Smallhouse family hit tough times, and have to … Continue reading Make Me Awesome by Ben Davis, illustrated by Mike Lowery
An Interview With… Ben Davis
Welcome to my stop on the Make Me Awesome Blog Tour! I’m delighted to be hosting An Interview With Ben Davis. I say host, as it’s an After School Book Club Blog Takeover. As soon as they saw the Press Release and the book, they begged me to let them ask the questions they wanted … Continue reading An Interview With… Ben Davis
You Can’t Make Me Go To Witch School by Em Lynas, illustrated by Jamie Littler
It’s Daisy Wart’s 11th Birthday, and instead of Granny taking her for a birthday treat, she’s stood outside a crumbling building. Granny is convinced she’s a witch, but Daisy is adamant she isn’t. For Daisy is a Shakespearean actress, preparing to show the world her Bottom just two nights hence. With the headmistress ignoring her, … Continue reading You Can’t Make Me Go To Witch School by Em Lynas, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Feel The Fear…
I have an utter fear of snakes. I can’t read books about them, I can’t watch them on tv, and the thought of being in a room with one has me shaking and in tears. It’s a fear that is well known in school. When Animals in Hands came into Year 3 back in September, … Continue reading Feel The Fear…
Sky Chasers by Emma Carroll
Cover illustration by David Litchfield Magpie steals just enough to get by, an orphan who dreams of flying above the rooftops that surround her. When a boy whizzes past her, clearly in trouble, she races to the rescue, and suddenly finds herself soaring across the fields below. She’s actually flying – if only for a … Continue reading Sky Chasers by Emma Carroll
Charlie And Me by Mark Lowery
Publication Date: 11 January 2018 Cover illustration by David Dean Martin and Charlie are on an epic journey to Cornwall, on their own. Having deceived their parents, the two set off with limited funds and no adults, and they know they will have to avoid discovery on their journey south. When Martin’s carefully laid plans … Continue reading Charlie And Me by Mark Lowery
Beaky Malone: Weirdest Show On Earth by Barry Hutchison, illustrated by Katie Abey
Publication Date: 11 January 2018 Beaky Malone was the World's Greatest Liar, until he stepped into Madame Shirley's rusty metal box. It's been a while since he told his last lie, so he’s a little concerned he won’t be able to act in Ms Brannan’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. And to make life even … Continue reading Beaky Malone: Weirdest Show On Earth by Barry Hutchison, illustrated by Katie Abey
Make Me Awesome Blog Tour
Look out for my stop on the Make Me Awesome Blog Tour on Thursday 11th January, where you’ll be able to read my review and my After School Book Club’s interview with Ben Davis. It’s awesome! Until then, make sure you check out the other stops on the tour!