Pan is bored of staying at home every day, and desperate to go to school with Eric. Hiding in his backpack, Pan almost makes it through the day without causing trouble. Almost. When Mrs Biggs sees the mini-dragon, she’s convinced it’s a rat. Eric knows he has to do something, and with Jayden and Min … Continue reading There’s A Dragon In My Backpack by Tom Nicoll, illustrated by Sarah Horne
Tag: humour
Animals Behaving Badly by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Adam Stower
It’s said that the truth is stranger than fiction, and this book proves it. Including a devilish creature that can kill a polar bear, fish that kept a community awake, and a bird that can destroy anything, to name a few, this is a treasure trove of amazing animal behaviours that celebrates animals’ adaptability and … Continue reading Animals Behaving Badly by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Adam Stower
Adventures of the Steampunk Pirates by Gareth P. Jones
Hoist the main sail, it's full steam ahead for plundering and pillaging on the high seas, as we set sail with The Steampunk Pirates! The Leaky Battery Sets Sail (Book 1) Mr Swift has made a group of Steampunk Servants for the king; self-governing automatons who, when given the chance, escape to the high seas … Continue reading Adventures of the Steampunk Pirates by Gareth P. Jones
Silver Street Farm Series by Nicola Davies, illustrations by Katharine McEwen
I had the pleasure of meeting Nicola Davies at Kenilworth Books to celebrate 50 books in 20 years. While talking about my school bookshelf, she very kindly gave me the fifth book from the Silver Street Farm Series and offered to send me the first book too. And I’m so grateful she did.. Welcome to … Continue reading Silver Street Farm Series by Nicola Davies, illustrations by Katharine McEwen
Spectre Collectors: Too Ghoul For School by Barry Hutchison
Denzel is struggling with his maths homework when his eraser jumps out of his pencil case. And then, there’s the dark shape lingering in the corner of the dining room, spreading across the walls. As ornaments start flying across the room, his escape through the window fails when it’s blown up. The Spectre Collectors have … Continue reading Spectre Collectors: Too Ghoul For School by Barry Hutchison
Amelia Fang And The Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson
Publication Date: 5th October 2017 It's that time of year when Countess Frivoleeta is planning her pride and joy, the Barbaric Ball. Amelia Fang can’t think of a worse way to spend her time and would much rather hang out with her friends, Florence and Grimaldi, but the Countess insists she attends. The only saving … Continue reading Amelia Fang And The Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson
Danny Dingle’s Fantastic Finds: The Jet Of Justice by Angie Lake
Publication Date: 7th September 2017 Danny’s third outing sees him excited about a summer of fantastic finds and excellent inventions now school's out, but mum is more interested in a summer of peace and quiet, so he's packed off to summer camp in the Lake District with best friends Percy and Superdog. Well it's that, … Continue reading Danny Dingle’s Fantastic Finds: The Jet Of Justice by Angie Lake
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
Vlad The World’s Worst Vampire by Anna Wilson
Publication Date: 7th September 2017 Vlad is a vampire. He's not overly keen on being a vampire though and really isn't very good at it. He dreams of being a human and doing things human children do, like going to school and having friends, which means, he's going to have to sneak out, in daylight. … Continue reading Vlad The World’s Worst Vampire by Anna Wilson
Mrs Cleveland is reading... 