Publication Date: 3rd August 2017 Ted Sparks is back in another mind bending mystery, this time in the hands of Robin Stevens. With only The London Eye Mystery and the new title to work with, being asked to write Siobhan Dowd’s second Ted book must have felt daunting, but with her natural ability to bring … Continue reading The Guggenheim Mystery by Robin Stevens
Category: Books on my shelf
The Boy With One Name by J.R. Wallis
Publication Date: 10th August 2017 Jones has grown up as an apprentice Badlander, learning how to despatch creatures ordinary people believe only exist in books and nightmares, wishing he could be an ordinary person too. Ruby has spent her life bouncing from one foster home to the next, and is sick of it. The night … Continue reading The Boy With One Name by J.R. Wallis
Simply The Quest by Maz Evans
I cannot tell you how excited I was to finally get my hands on a copy of this book, just in time for the start of the summer holidays. And what a way to kick them off it was! We rejoin Elliot, Virgo and the Olympian Gods at Home Farm mid-crisis as: Virgo finds out … Continue reading Simply The Quest by Maz Evans
Escape From Planet Bogey by Gareth P. Jones, illustrated by Steve May
Publication Date: 10th August 2017 For once, Earth is all quiet on the alien front, Commander F gives Bisket and Mitzy the day off. While Mitzy hears about strange goings on in Nothington-On-Sea, Bisket has a trip to the park with his owner, where a puppy reminds him of his former partner, Champ. Their day … Continue reading Escape From Planet Bogey by Gareth P. Jones, illustrated by Steve May
Time Of Blood by Robin Jarvis
Publication Date: 27th July 2017 We're back in Whitby for the third instalment of The Witching Legacy. Lil is discarded on the beach having fallen through time following her last battle with Mr Dark. The Aufwaders, who saw her arrival and find Lil near dead, take her to the only person they trust; Whitby Witch, … Continue reading Time Of Blood by Robin Jarvis
Stunt Double by Tamsin Cooke
The blurb had them begging for more, the cover had them cooing “oooh shiny!” Every child present at the big reveal was desperate for me to read “just one more chapter…” The Blurb: Finn is a free-running black belt, with a talent for acting – but when his big break arrives, it’s not the role … Continue reading Stunt Double by Tamsin Cooke
Goodly And Grave In A Case of Bad Murder By Justine Windsor
Publication Date: 27th July 2017 Lucy Goodly is beginning to get to grips with her magical skills, which is just as well with the case MAAM now face. In this second outing, we are plunged straight back into the action as Lucy, Lord Grave and Bathsheba head to a graveyard in the dead of night … Continue reading Goodly And Grave In A Case of Bad Murder By Justine Windsor
Spynosaur by Guy Bass, illustrated by Lee Robinson
Guy Bass Week, Day 5: And finally, Spynosaur! Spynosaur (Book 1) Spynosaur is a Secret Agent with a difference. With the mind of a spy, the body of a dinosaur, and his daughter, Amber, by his side, it's up to him to save the world every two weeks. This time, it's personal. Spynosaur’s former nemesis, … Continue reading Spynosaur by Guy Bass, illustrated by Lee Robinson
Aidan Abet, Teacher’s Pet By Guy Bass, illustrated by Steve May
Guy Bass Week, Day 4: Introducing Aidan Abet... Aidan Abet, teacher’s pet, Peed his pants and now they’re wet. This is what greets Aidan every day at school, thanks to the unrelated Robinsons. The only way he can get any respite from their constant bullying is to make sure his teacher is on his side, by … Continue reading Aidan Abet, Teacher’s Pet By Guy Bass, illustrated by Steve May
Atomic! By Guy Bass, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Guy Bass Week, Day 3: today, we welcome back Jonny and Tommy Atomic in two fabulous books... Vile’s Vengeance (Book 1) Jonny and Tommy Atomic are back; older, stronger, faster, and desperate to get off Atomic Island. Jonny can't wait to start school, but Tommy isn't so keen. Why should they have to be ordinary … Continue reading Atomic! By Guy Bass, illustrated by Jamie Littler
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