Aug 2019

Wizards of Once

Author: Cressida Cowell Recommended age: 10+ Themes: friendship, heroism, teamwork To start with I felt this book wasn’t for me…but as the characters evolved and I understood who belonged to which tribe the story really gripped me. I especially loved the major twists and turns which always kept me guessing and wanting more! I amContinue reading “Wizards of Once”

Beetle Boy

This summer I have reignited my love for reading through a variety of children’s literature. I visited my local library, scouring for titles and authors recommended on Twitter. Bettle Boy by M. G. Leonard was one of them. I purchased this book amongst others at the beginning of the last school year and it hasContinue reading “Beetle Boy”

Children’s lit – who’s the audience?

I have always been an avid reader, but since becoming a teacher and taking on reading lead, I have veered towards children’s lit. And to tell you the truth I have been blown away, there are some truly amazing books out there, I have read amongst others: The House with Chicken Legs, The Boy atContinue reading “Children’s lit – who’s the audience?”

Reading for pleasure?

I have fallen back in love with reading, note that I didn’t say reading for pleasure. What exactly is reading for pleasure – escapism? adventure? isn’t all reading, for pleasure of some sort? When I started researching and devouring every blog and insert I could get my grubby little hands on to adapt and enhanceContinue reading “Reading for pleasure?”