What a remarkable story from master storyteller, Lucy Strange. Faye is sent to Auk Island, after having been told she … More
Tag: Middle Grade
How to be Free by Daisy May Johnson
I am not sure there is a more perfect series of stories. I mean, these books have nuns flying helicopters, … More
Dinosaur Pie by Jen Wallace
As part of the blog tour for Dinosaur Pie, I am delighted to share a guest blog from Jen Wallace … More
Shipwrecked by Jenny Pearson
My word….no one writes a story like Jenny Pearson. While I sit here with tears running down my face, I … More
Storm Child by Ele Fountain
It was raining one afternoon and so the heating went on. It seemed an ideal time to begin something new- … More
The Mystery of the Forever Weekend by Lisa Thompson
I am sure we have all wished for the weekend to be longer or for Monday to never come but … More
Sister Spirit by Efua Traoré
What a remarkable story of discovery that Tara takes in this story. Being adopted, she always knew there was more … More
The Tree that Sang to Me by Serena Molloy
With every verse novel I read, I find myself drawn more and more to their power and how they get … More
Oh Mummy Mia by Maz Evans
This series is hilariously funny, filled with Maz Evans uncanny humour and word play. Having listened to her narrate the … More
Girl on the Fly by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
I had no expectations with this book and hadn’t read many reviews so it was a joy to begin fresh. … More