Publication Date: 7th September 2017 As my plane prepared for take off and I sat battling with my fear of flying, there really was only one choice for my first holiday read; the second book in The Huntress Saga: Sky. We're instantly lifted high above the world of Trianukka with Mouse, Sparrow and Crow as … Continue reading Sky by Sarah Driver
Tag: middle grade books
The Guggenheim Mystery by Robin Stevens
Publication Date: 3rd August 2017 Ted Sparks is back in another mind bending mystery, this time in the hands of Robin Stevens. With only The London Eye Mystery and the new title to work with, being asked to write Siobhan Dowd’s second Ted book must have felt daunting, but with her natural ability to bring … Continue reading The Guggenheim Mystery by Robin Stevens
The Boy With One Name by J.R. Wallis
Publication Date: 10th August 2017 Jones has grown up as an apprentice Badlander, learning how to despatch creatures ordinary people believe only exist in books and nightmares, wishing he could be an ordinary person too. Ruby has spent her life bouncing from one foster home to the next, and is sick of it. The night … Continue reading The Boy With One Name by J.R. Wallis
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
Stunt Double by Tamsin Cooke
The blurb had them begging for more, the cover had them cooing “oooh shiny!” Every child present at the big reveal was desperate for me to read “just one more chapter…” The Blurb: Finn is a free-running black belt, with a talent for acting – but when his big break arrives, it’s not the role … Continue reading Stunt Double by Tamsin Cooke
Goodly And Grave In A Case of Bad Murder By Justine Windsor
Publication Date: 27th July 2017 Lucy Goodly is beginning to get to grips with her magical skills, which is just as well with the case MAAM now face. In this second outing, we are plunged straight back into the action as Lucy, Lord Grave and Bathsheba head to a graveyard in the dead of night … Continue reading Goodly And Grave In A Case of Bad Murder By Justine Windsor
Stunt Double by Tamsin Cooke: Blog Tour
It's my stop on the Stunt Double Blog Tour on Wednesday 12th July. Stop by to see my review, and find out what my After School Book Club thought too...
Spynosaur by Guy Bass, illustrated by Lee Robinson
Guy Bass Week, Day 5: And finally, Spynosaur! Spynosaur (Book 1) Spynosaur is a Secret Agent with a difference. With the mind of a spy, the body of a dinosaur, and his daughter, Amber, by his side, it's up to him to save the world every two weeks. This time, it's personal. Spynosaur’s former nemesis, … Continue reading Spynosaur by Guy Bass, illustrated by Lee Robinson
June 26th – June 30th is… Guy Bass Week!
June 26th - June 30th is my Guy Bass week, a celebration of the humble farmer's daughter from Peterborough's rise to fame as a hilarious children's author. It's my way of saying thank you for this... If Carlsberg did Book Post, They Still Wouldn’t Beat Guy Bass! Monday 26th ~ Stitch Head Tuesday 27th ~ … Continue reading June 26th – June 30th is… Guy Bass Week!
Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
Publication Date: 6th July 2017 Kyle Keeley loves games, especially Mr Lemoncello’s games, and he will do what ever it takes to win. So, when his teacher tells his class that the extra credit essay is to win one of 12 places to enter the games master’s new library in Alexandriaville, he has to be … Continue reading Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
Mrs Cleveland is reading... 