Some books are harder to review than others; they need time to sink in, to settle, to allow all the thoughts to clarify themselves in my mind. This was one of those, and I really hope that after a second read, my review does Phoenix justice. It is one of the best books that I … Continue reading Phoenix by S.F. Said, illustrated by Dave McKean
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I Killed Father Christmas by Anthony McGowan, illustrated by Chris Riddell
It’s Christmas Eve, but Jo-Jo isn’t sleeping. He’s sat upstairs listening to his parents arguing and it’s all his fault. If only he hadn’t been so greedy, Father Christmas would still be alive! Jo-Jo does the only thing he can; he pulls off his pillow cases, sorts through his toys, borrows a coat and sets … Continue reading I Killed Father Christmas by Anthony McGowan, illustrated by Chris Riddell
Worry Angels by Sita Brahmachari, illustrated by Jane Rae
When Amy-May’s parents split up, she has to leave her life at Clay Cottage behind; the garden, homeschooling, and the sea that sings her to sleep. While she moves to the city with her mum, her dad moves to a ramshackle house high in the hills. The never ending worries grow and grow, and the … Continue reading Worry Angels by Sita Brahmachari, illustrated by Jane Rae
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Born on Eventide, Morrigan Crow is a cursed child. Everything that goes wrong in Jackalfax can be traced back to her. She is feared by the townsfolk, and despised by her family. And, destiny dictates she will die on her 11th birthday. However, the mysterious Julian North interrupts her final meal to introduce himself as … Continue reading Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
The Glove Of Death by Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Jim desperately wants the new Percy Jackson DVD, but with only 40p he needs to find a way to raise the money. When his mum offers him 10p per snail, to clear the garden, he realises he could buy the entire box set. There's just one problem - he doesn't want to hurt them when … Continue reading The Glove Of Death by Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Saving Granny Maggot by Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jamie Littler
The second book in the Jim Reaper series starts with Jim exploring The Meaning Of Death. Having learnt that his dad is Death and that it is a secret he must keep, or risk having his memory wiped, he knows better than to go into his Dad’s study. When his little sister decides to be … Continue reading Saving Granny Maggot by Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Simply The Quest by Maz Evans
I cannot tell you how excited I was to finally get my hands on a copy of this book, just in time for the start of the summer holidays. And what a way to kick them off it was! We rejoin Elliot, Virgo and the Olympian Gods at Home Farm mid-crisis as: Virgo finds out … Continue reading Simply The Quest by Maz Evans
Atomic! By Guy Bass, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Guy Bass Week, Day 3: today, we welcome back Jonny and Tommy Atomic in two fabulous books... Vile’s Vengeance (Book 1) Jonny and Tommy Atomic are back; older, stronger, faster, and desperate to get off Atomic Island. Jonny can't wait to start school, but Tommy isn't so keen. Why should they have to be ordinary … Continue reading Atomic! By Guy Bass, illustrated by Jamie Littler
We Are Super! by Guy Bass, illustrated by Jamie Littler
Guy Bass Week: Day 2 stars this gem of an early reader... You'd think having a world famous Superhero for a dad would be, well, super, but Jonny and Tommy Atomic just want Captain Atomic to spend some time with them. If only they had super powers too… This is sibling rivalry taken to the … Continue reading We Are Super! by Guy Bass, illustrated by Jamie Littler
The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
With The Guggenheim Mystery publication drawing near, I figured it was a good excuse to reread The London Eye Mystery, as it's eight years since I first discovered Ted Sparks and wanted to reacquaint myself before finding out how life is now… Ted has just finished his 37th Shreddie when his mum announces a hurricane … Continue reading The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
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