We all have places we retreat to when we're not feeling ourselves. Cosy, comforting places that warm our hearts and sooth our souls. I have lots of them. They're called bookshops and libraries. Inside, they offer thousands of escape routes, places to disappear to for a while, a chance to focus on something other than … Continue reading Need an escape route? Head to your nearest bookshop or library…
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The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone
Book two in the Dreamsnatcher trilogy, we pick up Moll, Gryff, Siddy and Alfie's adventure to find the Amulet of Truth and destroy the Soul Splinter. Having left the forest for the safety of a secret cave, the Tribe are waiting for the Bone Oracle to guide their search for the second amulet. The Dark Magic … Continue reading The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
A deeply moving story of life in an Australian detention facility for refugees and asylum seekers, where hope comes from powerful imagination and stories. Subhi has never stepped foot Outside. He was born in the detention centre. It's red dust, gritty food, family tent and fences are the only life he has ever known. His … Continue reading The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
Sea by Sarah Driver
Publication Date 9th April 2017 but available in Waterstones now! Set to be The Huntress’s Captain one day, Mouse must look after her brother, Sparrow until their Dad returns. But all is not as it should be in Trianukka. The terrodylls should be nesting now, not attacking their ship, the ice is forming too fast … Continue reading Sea by Sarah Driver
Sometimes, we have to ignore the but…
In school, whenever you think you've done well, there is always a but, a could have done that better, if only I'd done that instead. But every now and again, if only for a day, it's really important to just stop at didn't I do a good job! This week, that happened. It was Thursday, … Continue reading Sometimes, we have to ignore the but…
The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
Matthew is terrified of germs. They creep over your skin, crawl into your mouth and make you ill. Then you pass them on to other people and they get ill. And that can't happen. So Matthew cleans. He washes himself constantly, and keeps his bedroom spotless, and stays indoors so the germs can't reach him. … Continue reading The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
Attack Of The Alien Dung by Gareth P. Jones
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
The Devil’s Paintbox by Robin Jarvis
Months after saving Whitby, Verne is still trying to discover the secrets of the Nimius. When it whirs back to life in his hands, he knows he must tell his friends, Lil and Cherry Cerise. Together at Cherry’s house, the Nimius uncovers a set of paints hidden deep beneath Cherry’s hearth, and she can't determine … Continue reading The Devil’s Paintbox by Robin Jarvis
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…
The Secret Of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange
When tragedy strikes the Abbott family, they move to the countryside to make a fresh start. Henry is trying to find a way to come to terms with the loss of her brother, her mother being very poorly and her father going away to work in Europe. She takes solace and strength from her worries … Continue reading The Secret Of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange
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