Written by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli, Publishing February 2021 by Macmillan Children’s In true Adventures on Trains style, Hal and Uncle Nat are travelling together, not looking for a mystery but with the hope that one occurs. There are a few storylines working together to form an intriguing plot that…
Written by Sophie Cleverly, Illustrated by Hannah Peck, Publishing January 2021 by Harper Collins Children’s Books Violet Veil is more than just a girl, a daughter, someone to embroider, clean and stay quiet. She is a force to be reckoned with and when a hint of murder falls into her hands, she is determined to…
Written by Penny Chrimes, Illustrated by Levente Szabo, Publishing February 2021 by Orion Children’s Books Tiger Heart was a complete masterpiece, and one of my all time favourites, but I feel this may even top that one. Tiger Heart introduced us to Fly, Stick and the rest of the gutterlings of London. A tough life,…
Written by Tamzin Merchant, Illustrated by Paola Escobar, Publishing February 2021 by Puffin Books Step into the world of the Makers, where cloaks, boots, gloves and hats can have an immediate effect on your emotions and attitude. The famed families of Makers are talented, magical and dedicated to their craft. They are also enemies of…
Written by Amy Raphael, Published by Orion Books, 7 January 2021 This book starts thrilling and there is never a dull moment right through to the end. I admit my heart was in my throat at the thoughts that this tale has basis in truth. Witch hunts, trials and the murder of women and girls…
I was fortunate enough to spend some time with two recently published Nosy Crow titles this weekend and I want to recommend them highly for this winter and festive season. On a walk late Saturday afternoon, my family and I spotted our first Christmas tree in a window and it gave us all the festive…
This gloriously wrapped package arrived with much fanfare this week! What an absolute delight this book is! Full to the brim of adventure, courage and heart. I had to finish it in one glorious attention-rapt session. Stunning Cover by Gordy Wright Syms Covington is a crew member of the HMS Beagle, famed for it most…
Written by Jenny Pearson, Illustrated by Erica Salcedo, Publishing March 2021 by Usborne Books This incredible book is hot on the heels of The Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates which was laugh out loud funny, endearing and a brilliantly uplifting story.The Incredible Record Smashers is a fantastic second book for Jenny Pearson. When Lucy punches…
Written by Jack Meggitt-Philips Illustrated by Isabelle FollathPublished by Egmont Mr Ebenezer Tweezer has become accustomed to the wonderful things in life though he rarely notices or appreciates them any longer. When we first meet Ebenezer, he is buying a beautiful and talented “Wintlorian Purple-Breasted Parrot”. As a reader we believe it is to keep…
Written by Jane Elson, Cover Illustration by Izzy Burton, Published by Hachette Children’s I am so thrilled to be a part of the blog tour celebration of Moon Dog. This book took my heart by surprise and I had to read it in one sitting. At times sad and heart wrenching, there are also moments…
