Publication Date: 9th February 2017 Bisket is looking forward to a pet-owner trip to the cinema, when a specially trained seagull taps on his window to deliver a message from Commander F. Reports are coming in of a Pooh.F.O. circle that's appeared up at Clifftop Farm, and it's up to the Pet Defenders to ensure … Continue reading Attack Of The Alien Dung by Gareth P. Jones
Tag: humour
Do we have to read that one? It’s just a picture book…
Back in October, I sat down with my Year 3 & 4 Book Club to show them this year's shortlist for the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards Telling Tales category. I read the blurb for each book, and the children voted on whether it made them want to read on. Votes were counted and covers were … Continue reading Do we have to read that one? It’s just a picture book…
What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible by Ross Welford
Ethel feels as though she's been sidelined by her friends and only seems to be noticed because of her spots. She has tried everything going to rid of them. Then, she gets a free sun bed. Willing to try anything, she waits until her very prim and proper Gram goes to church, before trying it … Continue reading What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible by Ross Welford
Lost Tales by Adam Murphy
Traditional tales, from across the globe are given The Phoenix treatment in this gem of a graphic novel. It's no surprise it's been nominated for the Blue Peter Book Award this year. From Mi’kmao we have the tale of the great warrior, Strong Wind, and Little Scab. The Gifts of Wali Dad from the Punjab, … Continue reading Lost Tales by Adam Murphy
Radio Boy by Christian O’Connell
...follow your dreams, believe in yourself, and never, ever lie to your mum.
The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
Meet Jack Sullivan; the zombie-hunting, monster-slaying, 13 year old who's busy riding out the monster apocalypse from his tree house. Life's not too bad, now he's been abandoned by his foster family and left to fend for himself, but it would be better if only he could find his best friend, Quint, and work out … Continue reading The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
The Mighty Dynamo by Kieran Crowley
The Mighty Dynamo follows Noah's quest to become a professional footballer by playing in the Schools' World Cup. When his headteacher bans him from the school team, for something he didn't do, he just has to find another way to get there. With help from his best friend, Stevie -the analytical genius, and his big … Continue reading The Mighty Dynamo by Kieran Crowley
St Grizzles School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys by Karen McCombie
Publication Date: 12 January 2017 When Dani Dexter’s Mum gets the opportunity of a lifetime to go and research penguins’ bums in Antarctica, she finds herself heading off to spend three months, THREE MONTHS, in a strict, boring boarding school for girls. That's three months of not making mini-movies with her best friend, Arch. Three … Continue reading St Grizzles School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys by Karen McCombie
Worst Ever School Trip by Barry Hutchison
Publication date: 12 January 2017 Beaky Malone was the World's Greatest Liar, until he stepped into Madame Shirley's rusty metal box. It's been 92 hours 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. In this, Beaky's second outing, … Continue reading Worst Ever School Trip by Barry Hutchison
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