Publication Date: 2 February 2023 The Blurb James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey (not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviously be first!). His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend and it seems that James will be part of a surprise choir performance at the wedding. But James's father seems uncomfortable about the plan, and a lot of other … Continue reading Glitter Boy by Ian Eagleton
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A Kind Of Spark by Elle McNicoll
Publication Date: 4 June 2020 The Blurb A Kind Of Spark tells the story of 11-year-old Addie as she campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trials that took place in her Scottish hometown. Addie knows there's more to the story of these 'witches', just like there is more to hers. Can Addie … Continue reading A Kind Of Spark by Elle McNicoll
The Year We Fell From Space by Amy Sarig King
Publication Date: 6 February 2020 The Blurb Like a dying star, Liberty’s family is imploding. Can she hold mum and dad together, before they spin out of reach? When Liberty’s parents separate, she doesn’t know what to do. She feels she’s on a different planet, and gravity is collapsing around her. Her family members have … Continue reading The Year We Fell From Space by Amy Sarig King
Fearless! How To Be Your True, Confident Self by Liam Hackett, illustrated by Mike Perry
Publication Date: 2nd January 2020 It's been a fair while since I've blogged a review, mainly because I've been struggling with my mental health. I stepped away from sharing my opinions as I had so little self-worth, I just didn't think anyone else would be interested in what I thought. When I was asked if … Continue reading Fearless! How To Be Your True, Confident Self by Liam Hackett, illustrated by Mike Perry
What’s That In Dog Years? by Ben Davis
The Blurb The last woof and testament of Gizmo the Wonder Dog! George knows that Gizmo is getting old - after all, he's been around since before George was born and what's that in dog years? - so he writes Gizmo a bucket list. As the pair work their way down the list they have … Continue reading What’s That In Dog Years? by Ben Davis
Being Miss Nobody by Tamsin Winter
Moving to secondary school can be a daunting prospect for any child, but for Rosalind it’s terrifying. It’s not as if her selective mutism is just going to disappear over summer, however much therapy she has. Sick of the constant bullying which is making every day a misery, Rosalind takes to the anonymity of social … Continue reading Being Miss Nobody by Tamsin Winter
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
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