I’m delighted to welcome author, Pippa Goodheart to my blog to discuss all things Sea dragons and how you could use her new book, The Great Sea Dragon Discovery, in the classroom. TIPS FOR USING THE GREAT SEA DRAGON DISCOVERY IN THE CLASSROOM By Pippa Goodhart It was a school visit that got me thinking … Continue reading Tips For Using The Great Sea Dragon Discovery In The Classroom By Pippa Goodhart
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An Interview With Mitch Johnson
The World Cup is in full swing and children are coming in buzzing about football every day, so I thought it was the ideal time to remind them about Kick by Mitch Johnson. Showing the darker side of money made off the back of the beautiful game, this gripping story is endorsed by Amnesty International … Continue reading An Interview With Mitch Johnson
Double Felix by Sally Harris, illustrated by Maria Serrano
The Blurb He skips every second step when he takes the stairs, taps door handles twice and positions objects in pairs. The problem has become so bad that Felix is on the verge of being expelled from school because the principal has had enough of trying to run the school around his very specific rules. … Continue reading Double Felix by Sally Harris, illustrated by Maria Serrano
The Boy Who Hit Play by Chloe Daykin
Publication Date: 5 July 2018 It’s Elvis’s 12th Birthday, and as he blows out the candles on his cake, it’s time to ask the question: “Why?” Why was he left on a bench at the zoo 12 years ago, and who left him there? With the only clues to where he came from being the … Continue reading The Boy Who Hit Play by Chloe Daykin
Enid Blyton’s Secret Seven: The Mystery Of The Skull by Pamela Butchart
Publication Date: 12 July 2018 Cover and interior illustrations by Tony Ross It’s two weeks into the summer holidays, and Peter has called an emergency meeting of The Secret Seven. After returning from Scotland, he discovered an object in his bedroom – a skull with his name written inside! The gang quickly discover Jack’s little … Continue reading Enid Blyton’s Secret Seven: The Mystery Of The Skull by Pamela Butchart
Characters Who Pray by Anne Booth
It’s a pleasure to welcome Anne Booth to the blog today with a wonderfully thought-provoking guest-post, as part of the Across The Divide Blog Tour, to discuss religious characters in children’s books... In my new children’s novel, Across The Divide, I have, as one of the main characters, a teenage boy who wants to do God’s … Continue reading Characters Who Pray by Anne Booth
Across The Divide by Anne Booth
Publication Date: 7 June 2018 Cover illustration by Serena Rocca When Olivia’s mum is arrested for her role in a pacifist protest, she finds herself rushed off to Lindisfarne to stay with her dad, a man she barely knows anymore. With life at home in complete turmoil, that’s the last thing she needs if she’s … Continue reading Across The Divide by Anne Booth
Me And Mister P: Ruby’s Star by Maria Farrer, illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Cover and internal illustrations by Daniel Rieley Welcome to my stop on Mister P’s Blog Tour! I’m delighted to be hosting a fabulous guest post by Maria Farrer about Putting Empathy Centre Stage, and sharing my review of Me And Mister P: Ruby’s Star... Ruby spends her days, and nights, looking after her Mum and baby … Continue reading Me And Mister P: Ruby’s Star by Maria Farrer, illustrated by Daniel Rieley
The Last Chance Hotel by Nicki Thornton
Publication Date: 7 June 2018 Cover and inside illustrations by Matt Saunders As very important guests descend on the Last Chance Hotel, Seth Seppi wishes he was just a little bit magic, so he could be in with a chance of completing the myriad of tasks set by hotel owners, Mr and Mrs Bunn, and … Continue reading The Last Chance Hotel by Nicki Thornton
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Publication Date: 14 June 2018 Cover and internal illustrations by Sara Ogilvie Tomas is helping his Grandad in the garden when they stumble upon a bizarre looking tree, laden with even stranger fruit. When one falls off in Tomas’ hands, little does he know how dangerous (and downright fun) his life is about to become… … Continue reading The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
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