Tag Archives: adventure

New books from Barrington Stoke in June

Posted on June 12, 2025 by alibrarylady

The Elixir by Lindsay Gavin illustrated by Kristina Kister A thrilling mix of history, sorcery and invention, Lindsay Galvin’s first novella for Barrington Stoke is a wonderful example of the blend of fact and fiction that this author does so … Continue reading →

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Must-Read Illustrated Children’s Fiction: May 2025 Releases

Posted on May 8, 2025 by alibrarylady

A little girl desperate for a pet of her own, an unlikely trio of heroes fighting pirates in an imaginary world, a worried boy trying to save both an old tree and his parents’ marriage and a boy in hospital … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children from Barrington Stoke

Posted on January 2, 2025 by alibrarylady

Barrington Stoke are getting 2025 off to a great start with the publication of several new books for young readers and I would like to highlight three titles which I think will encourage potential bookworms. The Moonlight Mystery Agency : … Continue reading →

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Top Picks for September: Children’s Literature

Posted on September 30, 2024 by alibrarylady

A plethora of new titles for children have been published over the last month or so. Here is a small selection that I have recently read, enjoyed and would like to recommend. Me and My Brian by Helen Rutter illustrated … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children – Summer Adventures

Posted on July 10, 2024 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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Pick of the New Children’s Books

Posted on May 28, 2024 by alibrarylady

Family outings with very young children, philosophy and big ideas for little people, a journey of wonder and discovery in our natural world, humour, kindness and friendship in an imaginary world, a touch of fairy tale magic bringing hope to … Continue reading →

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The Secret of the Blood Red-Key by David Farr illustrated by Kristina Kister

Posted on September 14, 2023 by alibrarylady

The sequel to the wonderful The Book of Stolen Dreams is as good as we hoped it would be, highlighting once again the bravery of sister and brother, Rachel and Robert Klein and building further on the world of Krasnia … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books for Summer Holiday Reading

Posted on August 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson illustrated by Robin Boyden and Katie Kear If the young readers in your life enjoy funny, madcap adventures then The Attack of the Robot Librarians is sure to … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Celebrating Earth Day with The Rescue of Ravenwood

Posted on April 24, 2023 by alibrarylady

Today it’s my turn on the Celebrating #EarthDay Blog Tour with Natasha Farrant’s The Rescue of Ravenwood and I’m delighted to share again my review of this lovely book. Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, when the enormity of the things … Continue reading →

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The Rescue of Ravenwood by Natasha Farrant

Posted on March 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

“We have to fight for the precious places, don’t we?” Bea says. “It might not change the world for everyone, but it’s a start isn’t it?” To which the major replies, “It is a start. It is a very good … Continue reading →

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