We’re transported straight back into the action with Ivy, Seb and Valian, as they use liquid shadow to uncover Selena Grimes evil plans aboard the MV Outlander. After narrowly escaping capture by her new henchman, they know they have to find The Jar of Shadows before she does. Meanwhile, Grandma Sylvie has remembered something that … Continue reading The Smoking Hourglass by Jennifer Bell
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Spectre Collectors: Too Ghoul For School by Barry Hutchison
Denzel is struggling with his maths homework when his eraser jumps out of his pencil case. And then, there’s the dark shape lingering in the corner of the dining room, spreading across the walls. As ornaments start flying across the room, his escape through the window fails when it’s blown up. The Spectre Collectors have … Continue reading Spectre Collectors: Too Ghoul For School by Barry Hutchison
Prisoner Of Ice And Snow by Ruth Lauren
The Blurb... Valor is under arrest for the attempted murder of the Crown Prince. Her parents were cast out from the royal court. Her sister was banished for theft of a national treasure. Now Valor has been sentenced to life at Demidova, a brutal prison built from stone and ice. But that's exactly where she … Continue reading Prisoner Of Ice And Snow by Ruth Lauren
Prisoner Of Ice And Snow Blog Tour
Look out for my stop on the Prisoner Of Ice And Snow Blog Tour on Thursday 14th September, where you'll be able to read my review and an interview with Ruth Lauren, where she answers questions from my Year 5 & 6 After School Book Club! Until then, make sure you check out the other … Continue reading Prisoner Of Ice And Snow Blog Tour
Amelia Fang And The Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson
Publication Date: 5th October 2017 It's that time of year when Countess Frivoleeta is planning her pride and joy, the Barbaric Ball. Amelia Fang can’t think of a worse way to spend her time and would much rather hang out with her friends, Florence and Grimaldi, but the Countess insists she attends. The only saving … Continue reading Amelia Fang And The Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson
King Of The Sky by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin
A young boy has moved from the vibrant sunshine and sweet smells of Rome to a small community in the grey coal mining valleys of Wales. He feels totally out of place, alone in a strange place, until he strikes up a relationship with Mr Evans, the elderly gentleman who keeps pigeons next door. A … Continue reading King Of The Sky by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin
Letters From The Lighthouse by Emma Carroll
This is one of those books that I knew I would love before I'd even got a copy. It's historical fiction, it's set during World War II, and it's by Emma Carroll, whose writing style I adore. I deliberately waited until I knew I would be able to enjoy it without interruption. That day came … Continue reading Letters From The Lighthouse by Emma Carroll
Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann
The breathtakingly beautiful cover encloses a dark story with a heartwarming message. “Crow saw it first. The strange white creature carried upon the dark waves towards the shore.” And so, we are introduced to Leaf, a polar bear carried to a strange place far from home and family. A place where the other creatures are … Continue reading Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann
The City Of Secret Rivers by Jacob Sager Weinstein
Hyacinth Hayward is not looking forward to a summer alone in London with her ditzy mother. It's a far cry from the City she was told about at home in America. The taps don't even mix the water properly. In an attempt to save her hands from further punishment she fixes the bathroom tap, unwittingly … Continue reading The City Of Secret Rivers by Jacob Sager Weinstein
Hortense And The Shadow by Natalia and Lauren O’Hara
Publication Date: 5th October 2017 Hortense’s shadow follows her everywhere, copies everything she does and never leaves her. She hates it. And it hates her too, doesn't it? Only when she is rid of it, and finds herself in desperate trouble, does she discover it's true value. Stunning, delicate illustrations not only complement, but add … Continue reading Hortense And The Shadow by Natalia and Lauren O’Hara
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