Category Archives: Book Review

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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We Won an Island by Charlotte Lo

Posted on April 28, 2019 by alibrarylady

Islands have featured in fiction and in particular in children’s fiction for many years. From Kirrin Island in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series to Stephenson’s Treasure Island, the islands in Kensuke’s Kingdom and Robinson Crusoe and also in picture books, … Continue reading →

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D-Day Dog by Tom Palmer – The inspiration for the story

Posted on April 24, 2019 by alibrarylady

One of my favourite children’s books from 2018 was the wonderful Armistice Runner by Tom Palmer. On 2nd May his latest book, D-Day Dog, is published in time to mark the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. … Continue reading →

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Jasper: Space Dog by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Lewis James

Posted on April 4, 2019 by alibrarylady

Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing this entertaining book weaves fact and fiction together in a package that is designed to be accessible to a broad readership. Jasper would be a valuable addition to … Continue reading →

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The Middler by Kirsty Applebaum

Posted on March 18, 2019 by alibrarylady

This debut set in a dystopian near future is an absorbing story of boundaries tested, forbidden friendships made, propaganda and questioning, and developing the courage to find your own voice and speak the truth. Eleven year old Maggie is a … Continue reading →

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The Truth of Things and Lark by Anthony McGowan

Posted on February 25, 2019 by alibrarylady

The publishers Barrington Stoke are responsible for a wide range of books that are created to be accessible to all readers including those with dyslexia or children and teens sometimes described as reluctant readers. Sometimes “reluctant” readers are simply young … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock

Posted on February 20, 2019 by alibrarylady

I loved this thrilling story with a Dickensian feel. The Book Who Flew is brimful of murder, a chilling, sinister villain, rooftop escapes, adventure and a brave hero who has dreams, secrets and a warm heart.   Athan Wilde and … Continue reading →

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Super Readable Children’s Books

Posted on February 4, 2019 by alibrarylady

Book post from publishers Barrington Stoke is always a treat and February got off to a good start when these two books arrived through my letter box. Both titles have a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more … Continue reading →

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Little Bird Flies by Karen McCombie

Posted on January 10, 2019 by alibrarylady

I loved this book. A wonderful historical novel set in Victorian Scotland, a central character who is both endearing and relatable and a setting brought vividly to life. It is 1861 on the remote Scottish island of Tornish and crofter’s … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Posted on January 5, 2019 by alibrarylady

The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by @andyjshepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie @PiccadillyPress. There is never a dull moment in this welcome sequel to one of my highlights of 2018. Perfect for newly confident readers Continue reading →

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