Amelia Wishart is finding that life in Elfhelm isn’t as easy as she thought it would be. Of course, it’s better than living in the orphanage in London and being a chimney sweep, but, she just doesn’t feel as though she fits in. She’s different. She might not be the only human, but she is … Continue reading Father Christmas And Me by Matt Haig, illustrated by Chris Mould
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Pages & Co: Tilly And The Bookwanderers by Anna James
The Blurb A captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about the magic of books and the power of the imagination. Since her mother’s disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly has found comfort in stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents’ bookshop. But when her favourite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, appear in the shop, Tilly’s adventures become … Continue reading Pages & Co: Tilly And The Bookwanderers by Anna James
Storm Witch by Ellen Renner
With The Choosing looming, Storm knows her destiny is about to be revealed. Which of the four Elementals will claim her as her own, determining her future in Yanlin? Last to undertake the Choosing, Storm visits the shrines where her fear of not being chosen by any of the Elementals is replaced by a much … Continue reading Storm Witch by Ellen Renner
Warrior Boy by Virginia Clay
Cover illustration by Kerry Hyndman The Blurb... London schoolboy Ben is heading for Kenya to meet his Maasai family. But how is an outsider like him going to fit in? When he meets his cousin Kip, he discovers they share more than he thought – if only Ben can keep up . . . Together, … Continue reading Warrior Boy by Virginia Clay
The Stig Plays A Dangerous Game by Jon Clayton and Tim Lawler
Cover and internal illustrations by Kanako & Yuzuru The Blurb... The first in a fast-paced, funny series featuring The Stig: Top Gear's legendary racing driver. Sam Wheeler may be the new boy in Bunsfold, but he's got a feeling that all is not well either in the town or at Bunsfold High - and he's … Continue reading The Stig Plays A Dangerous Game by Jon Clayton and Tim Lawler
Just Jack by Kate Scott, illustrated by Alex Gunn
Having read and adored Giant, I was really excited to read Just Jack, but knew I’d want an uninterrupted time to do it. So, I saved it until I could take Jack on holiday. Once I’d got myself settled in the shade on my sun lounger I tucked in… Ever since Dad left, Jack and … Continue reading Just Jack by Kate Scott, illustrated by Alex Gunn
The Book Of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdoch
Cover illustration by Jill Calder, internal illustrations by Ian Schoenberg Boy has been an outcast for as long as he can remember. The hump on his back, the mystery surrounding his birth, and his ability to communicate with animals make him a constant source of wrath and ridicule to those he lives with. When a … Continue reading The Book Of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdoch
The Great Sea Dragon Discovery by Pippa Goodheart
Cover illustration by Lisa Horton Billy Ellwood spends his days at school dreaming of bigger, more exciting questions than those posed by his teacher. Would a plant drink no as happily as water? How do spiders know how to spin perfect fly-catching webs? When his dad loses his job, Billy takes a job at the … Continue reading The Great Sea Dragon Discovery by Pippa Goodheart
Boy Underwater by Adam Baron, illustrated by Benji Davies
Publication Date: 1 June 2018 Grab your tissues (to muffle laughter and mop up tears) and get ready for one of the stand out reads this year… It’s that time in Year 4 when Cymbeline’s class are due to start swimming lessons, which is great, or it would be if he’d ever been swimming before. … Continue reading Boy Underwater by Adam Baron, illustrated by Benji Davies
Max & The Millions by Ross Montgomery
Cover illustration by David Litchfield Max hates life at St. Goliath’s Boarding School. The Headmaster, Mr. Pitt, is nothing like the caring teacher he portrays himself as. Every assembly Max is made to sit in the SPECIAL SEAT because he wears hearing aids. He’d far rather hide away with the caretaker, Mr Darrow, making miniature … Continue reading Max & The Millions by Ross Montgomery
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