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Blog tour: Wolfbane by Michelle Paver

I am so pleased to be hosting a stop on the Wolfbane blog tour. I was enraptured from cover to cover the minute I received my copy. This is pure escapism at its peak! Prepare for an unimaginable adventure like no other. Michelle Paver writes with flair, bringing her hands-on experience and passion to transportContinue reading “Blog tour: Wolfbane by Michelle Paver”

Blog Tour: The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston

I am delighted to be hosting the penultimate stop on The Wind Child blog tour. Stories have been told for over thousands of years, to entertain, to inform and to escape. I really love books that transport you to a faraway land – a land of make believe, where anything is possible. Gabriela Houston, selfContinue reading “Blog Tour: The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston”

Where the Wilderness Lives

Where the Wilderness Lives by author Jess Butterworth is a story filled with adventure and nature, intertwined with magic and folklore but grounded by the trials and tribulations that accompany childhood. There are so many aspects this book lends itself to, vibrant descriptions take you on a journey through dangerous waterways, dense forests and theContinue reading “Where the Wilderness Lives”

Cloudburst

Fans of Enid Blyton rejoice as Wilbur Smith’s first in a series of children’s literature is released. Cloudburst is a gripping adventure story with geographical and environemntal links encassed in friendship, loss and love. Most suited to those aged 10+ this book would make a great addition to teaching children more about the world aroundContinue reading “Cloudburst”

The Trouble with Perfect

Book chats with pupils are the best! My class know I am book mad, they love asking me “what’s your favourite underwater book?” I have spent many break duties surrounded by a group of Y6 boys discussing all things book related. I try read as many children’s books as I can get my hands onContinue reading “The Trouble with Perfect”

All Aboard!

Adventures on Trains: The Highland Falcon Thief I thoroughly enjoyed going on a fact-finding adventure aboard The Highway Falcon, a locomotive on its final royal voyage. Hal, who reluctantly joins his travel-writer uncle, finds more than he anticipated when he is thrown into the role of unveiling a jewel thief. Brimming with twists and turns,Continue reading “All Aboard!”

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”