Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb The Storm Witch trilogy is set in a world of islands, where Elemental spirits rule and pirates known as the Drowned Ones roam the seas. At the heart of the story is thirteen-year-old Storm, who is bestowed with great, but dangerous, magical powers. In this third story, Storm … Continue reading The Drowned Ones by Ellen Renner
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Mort The Meek And The Monsterous Quest by Rachel Delahaye
Publication Date: 6 January 2022 The Blurb Around the unfriendly, rocky island of Brutalia, the waves are awash with brave sea-farers, on a treasure hunt for their demanding Queen. Among them is Mort, but rather than hunt for treasure, he’s more interested in looking for his family who are lost at sea. Unfortunately, his shipmate … Continue reading Mort The Meek And The Monsterous Quest by Rachel Delahaye
The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy
Publication Date: 14 October 2021 The Blurb Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, … Continue reading The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy
The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery
Publication Date: 4 November 2021 The Blurb When an evil faerie steals Yanni’s baby sister and swaps her for a Changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back. For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won’t be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant … Continue reading The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery
It’s Up To Us: A Children’s Terra Carta For Nature, People And The Planet by Christopher Lloyd
Publication Date: 1 November 2021 The Blurb Join His Royal Highness, author Christopher Lloyd and 33 amazing award-winning artists from around the world on a beautiful, lyrical and thought-provoking voyage through Nature, the threats we face and an action plan for the future. It’s Up to Us is based on the Terra Carta, a roadmap to sustainability issued by His Royal … Continue reading It’s Up To Us: A Children’s Terra Carta For Nature, People And The Planet by Christopher Lloyd
The Santa List by Kieran Crowley, illustrated by James Lancett
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb When Aisling and Joe antagonise their tough new babysitter, she writes to Santa asking for them to be put on the "naughty list". Determined not to be denied their Christmas presents, the pair seek help from the school bully - who always gets presents, no matter how badly … Continue reading The Santa List by Kieran Crowley, illustrated by James Lancett
Art Of Protest: What A Revolution Looks Like by De Nichols
Publication Date: 30 November 2021 The Blurb From the psychedelic typography used in 'Make Love Not War' posters of the 60s, to the solitary raised fist, take a long, hard look at some of the most memorable and striking protest artwork from across the world and throughout history. With an emphasis on design, analyse each artwork … Continue reading Art Of Protest: What A Revolution Looks Like by De Nichols
Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival
Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb Tilda's world is just as she likes it . . . until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging.Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems … Continue reading Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival
Frankenstiltskin by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho. Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony’s proud father … Continue reading Frankenstiltskin by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas
Walker Books’ SpoOooOOokey Halloween Blog Tour
I'm delighted to be hosting Angela on my blog today with her Halloween Horror Story... Angela Woolfe’s Halloween Horror Story I’m sure that many other kids of the 70s, like me, grew up with very little experience of Halloween in the UK. Bonfire Night was the big one: the night of toffee apples, and sparklers … Continue reading Walker Books’ SpoOooOOokey Halloween Blog Tour
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