Monthly Archives: May 2019

Rumblestar by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on May 22, 2019 by alibrarylady

As a child I sometimes used to sneak inside a wardrobe and push gently on the back wondering if I could reach my beloved Narnia. This wonderful, epic adventure by Abi Elphinstone will have a new generation of children trying … Continue reading →

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Barnes Children’s Literature Festival – a celebration of children’s books

Posted on May 14, 2019 by alibrarylady

Five years ago the first Barnes Children’s Literature Festival took place with the aim to become an inspiration for book lovers everywhere. Since then it has grown into a two day event for families that is now the largest dedicated … Continue reading →

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Not My Fault by Cath Howe

Posted on May 8, 2019 by alibrarylady

Ever since the accident Rose and her sister Maya have not been talking. Maya asked her sister to push her harder on the roundabout and when Rose did there were terrible results. Now Maya blames Rose and treats her unkindly … Continue reading →

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Into the Bin (and out again) by Anne Fine illustrated by Vicky Gausden

Posted on May 6, 2019 by alibrarylady

Former Children’s Laureate and Carnegie Award winning author Anne Fine has written several shorter novels for Barrington Stoke over the years that have been extremely popular in the school library. Her latest offering Into the Bin (and out again) is … Continue reading →

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D-Day Dog by Tom Palmer

Posted on May 1, 2019 by alibrarylady

In this poignant and thought provoking World War 2 story Tom Palmer weaves together diverse voices to commemorate those who lost their lives during the D-Day Landings and sympathetically answers some of the most difficult questions about war itself. This … Continue reading →

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