I lost track of time today and it was due to this remarkable story, Vanya and the Wild Hunt. Publishing … More
Author: Erin Lyn
Meet the Gatekeepers – Anthony Barlow
During lockdown, I embarked on getting to know the wonderful people who work tirelessly behind the scenes at publishing houses … More
Marty Moose, First Class Mischief by Claire Powell
What a brilliant start to a new series from Claire Powell. Marty Moose (not actually a moose but a mouse) … More
Magicalia: Thief of Shadows by Jennifer Bell
Bitsy and Kosh have been thrown head first into a new world of conjuring, meeting magicores and discovering the hidden … More
Ice Apprentices by Jacob North
This is an extraordinary story and one that I was completely drawn into. I couldn’t foresee what was coming and … More
Serial Chillers The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick
A new series from the undisputed queen of middle grade horror is here and it will certainly keep you glued … More
2024’s Top Picks
It was certainly a bumper year for middle grade books and discovering new favourites! I have scrolled through my top … More
Alex Neptune, Dragon Champion by David Owen
A phenomenal finale to what has been an exceptional and exciting series. One of my favourite first lines started this … More
Christmas Picture Book Perfect
‘Tis the season for reading picture books, eating sweets and enjoying time with loved ones. These four delights will be … More
Mondays are Murder by Ravena Guron
This is an incredible mystery, one that has many twists and turns as well as constant suspicions being bandied about … More