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Tag: Books
The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis
Publication date: 9 February 2017 Aventurine has a fierce longing to spread her dragon wings and explore the world beyond her family's cave in search of her passion, if only she knew what it was. After another lecture from her mother, and more sneering from her brother, she sets out on her own to prove … Continue reading The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis
The Inventory: Iron Fist by Andy Briggs
Shortlisted for the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2017, Hooked on Books category, Iron Fist is an action packed page turner. Dev lives under the strict rules of his uncle, Charlie Parker on their farm. Only it isn't a farm, it's a cover for a secret underground bunker containing some of the most amazing, and most … Continue reading The Inventory: Iron Fist by Andy Briggs
Time Travelling with a Hamster by Ross Welford
Al Chaudhury gets a letter from his father (who died when Al was 8) on his 12th birthday, that sets him off on adventure through time with Alan Shearer - the hamster, not the footballer - in a bath tub. Ross Welford skilfully guides us on Al's trips to 1984 and back again while he … Continue reading Time Travelling with a Hamster by Ross Welford
The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann
I first read this as a child, and fell in love with the Animals of Farthing Wood. I was reintroduced to it when in a bookshop with my son, who asked whether I could find any of my favourite books from when I was his age. As I glanced at the shelves, this was the … Continue reading The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann
A Library of Lemons by Jo Cotterill
I picked this up at the Celebration Event for 2016's Coventry Inspiration Book Awards. Having loved Looking at the Stars, I was expecting an emotional journey, and this book was a real roller coaster! Calypso's home life isn't easy. Since her Mum died from cancer, her Dad has taught her the importance of being her … Continue reading A Library of Lemons by Jo Cotterill
My Brother is a Superhero by David Solomons
"I could have been one too, except I needed a wee..." I picked this up with a couple of reluctant readers in mind, thinking it would be one of those books that while personally, I didn't really enjoy, would be great for them. How wrong was I? Sharp humour, comic plot devices stand-ups would be … Continue reading My Brother is a Superhero by David Solomons
#HiddenBooksGame
So, today I achieved two things. The first was actually managing to put my socks on; for the first time this week, my feet have been warm all day. The exertion required to complete this simple task left me feeling like I'd run a marathon so I lay down and checked my emails. And there … Continue reading #HiddenBooksGame
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