Ivy Newt is the colourful character created by Derek Keilty. She is new and perfect for younger readers. Her first…
The Rage of the Sea Witch Blog Tour
Billy Shaman is first introduced to the reader as he is abandoned by his parents for the summer holidays. Any…
Over My Dead Body by Maz Evans
Maz Evans is an extraordinary talent. Her children’s books are award winning, funny, heartfelt and entirely brilliant. All of her…
The Immortal Games by Annaliese Avery
What a fantastic story. Mortals between the ages of 13 and 19 are chosen to be “tokens” for each of…
Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
Vivi is leaving Wales and moving to London but before she goes, she feels the pull of the nearby lake.…
The Stories Grandma forgot (and how I found them) by Nadine Aisha Jassat
This is a powerful and empathy laden story of an inter-generational family, a mixed heritage girl discovering racism and the…
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Portraits and Poison by J.T. Williams
Lizzie and Belle captured my heart in their first book, Drama and Danger. I am so pleased to see a…
Narrative Non-Fiction- Biographies
Biographies in this format are easy to read and filled with wonderful illustrations that highlight important stages and times in…
The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson
I was a weepy mess….but I loved every minute of my adventure with Benji, Stanley and Murdy. Jenny Pearson is…
Books with an Environmental Message
The environment takes a prominent place in books today, all working hard to educate the next generations of the beauty…