Publication Date: 1st June 2017 Beaky Malone was the World's Greatest Liar, until he stepped into Madame Shirley's rusty metal box. It's been a few weeks since he told his last lie, and is finding that honesty is definitely not the best policy, as he also can't keep the truth in. We join Beaky for … Continue reading Super Creepy Camp by Barry Hutchison, illustrated by Katie Abey
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Lint Boy by Aileen Leijten
Publication Date: 13th July 2017 Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their warm, cosy tumble dryer, but both know that they must run for safety from the light and the claw that comes with it. When Lint Bear fails to run fast enough, he is snatched away, leaving Lint Boy alone. When Lint Boy … Continue reading Lint Boy by Aileen Leijten
Boyband Of The Apocalypse by Tom Nicholl, illustrated by David O’Connell
Publication Date: 1st June 2017 Sam is so desperate for a phone he is willing to risk his street cred (and his ears drums) by taking his little sister and her friend to see the boyband sensation that are Apocalips. Once there, his worst nightmares appear in front of him, the Heatherstone sisters, and he … Continue reading Boyband Of The Apocalypse by Tom Nicholl, illustrated by David O’Connell
Dougal Daley: It’s Not My Fault!
Previously published as Dougal Trump (that wasn't his fault) Dougal Daley has received a new name, and a new lease of life and broken limbs, with Wacky Bee Books... There are only so many death threats a boy can receive before coming to the conclusion that it's time to write his will, plan his funeral … Continue reading Dougal Daley: It’s Not My Fault!
Erica’s Elephant by Sylvia Bishop, illustrated by Ashley King
Having popped my review copy of The Bookshop Girl on my school bookshelf, I was delighted when one of my reluctant readers devoured it in one night. When she asked if there were any other books by the same author I did what I really, really shouldn't and told her it would be on my … Continue reading Erica’s Elephant by Sylvia Bishop, illustrated by Ashley King
The Incredible Billy Wild by Joanna Nadin
Publication Date: 4th May 2017 Billy has been set a project over the Easter holidays; he has to write to his ‘God’ every day explaining what he's been up to each day and what he'd like to change about the world. What does Billy want? • A dog. • Seamus to disappear. • To be … Continue reading The Incredible Billy Wild by Joanna Nadin
Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
Publication Date: 4th May 2017 Frog is adamant he's not grumpy. He just knows what he likes and what he wants. When he ends up all alone on his log, he's perfectly happy, thank you very much! Or is he? Stunningly simple illustrations allow children to focus on character's emotions throughout the story. A tale … Continue reading Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
Wave Me Goodbye by Jaqueline Wilson
Publication Date: 18th May 2017 It's September 1939, and Shirley packs her Dad’s sales suitcase with her wash bag, best dress, her teddy and all of her books ready for a little holiday. With her gas mask over her shoulder, she heads to the train station with her Mum. It is, however, no ordinary holiday. … Continue reading Wave Me Goodbye by Jaqueline Wilson
Mold And The Poison Plot by Lorraine Gregory… The review is on it’s way
Publication date: 4th May 2017 I have read and loved Mold, but as my After School Book Club are reviewing it for TES, I can't blog my review just yet... What I will say is this. Buy it, read it, love it. Mold is such a gem of a character, who has you routing for … Continue reading Mold And The Poison Plot by Lorraine Gregory… The review is on it’s way
Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl
Hurrah for Waterstones and early release copies! Thanks to them, I got to spend the last day of my Easter holidays snuggled up with this, the second Cogheart adventure. I say snuggled; a more accurate description would be perched on the edge of my seat from beginning to end… It's been eight months since Lily … Continue reading Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl
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