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Tag Archives: adventure
Blog Tour: Celebrating Earth Day with The Rescue of Ravenwood
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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Tagged adventure, Children’s books, Earth Day, environment, Faber Books, Natasha Farrant, review
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The Rescue of Ravenwood by Natasha Farrant
“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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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, conservation, environment, Faber Books, Families, Natasha Farrant
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Tyger by SF Said illustrated by Dave McKean
We remember the important books we read in our childhood many years later as adults. It is as adults that we understand those books in a subtly different way, their influence shapes us and our understanding of our world. Tyger … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, Dave McKean, David Fickling Books, dystopia, SF Said, William Blake
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Children’s Books: New Fiction Summer 2022
Numerous children’s books have been published over the summer and I have only been able to read a few of them so apologies to those not included in this summer fiction round-up. However those featured here should appeal to a … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, fantasy, football, magic, Owlet Press, Rebellion Press, reviews, Usborne Books
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While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle
While the Storm Rages is a thrilling and emotional adventure set at the start of the Second World War. Phil Earle’s writing is wise and kind, utterly believable, both hilariously funny and heartbreakingly sad in the turn of a page. … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Andersen Press, childrens_books, Historical fiction, Phil Earle, World War2
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The Travelling School Mysteries: Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke illustrated by Becka Moor
Jo Clarke’s debut for children, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, is an appealing combination of adventure, detective mystery and boarding school story. It has all the ingredients to encourage young readers to feel part of the fun and the puzzle … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Children’s books, debut, illustrated fiction, Jo Clarke, mystery, Paris
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The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr illustrations by Kristina Kister
Each time I sat down to read The Book of Stolen Dreams ‘for a few minutes’ it turned into an hour. This epic fantasy adventure is exhilarating, exciting and compelling but also, ultimately, moving. David Farr is probably best known … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, David Farr, dictatorship, family, fantasy, Usborne Books
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The Crackledawn Dragon by Abi Elphinstone
The final book in the Unmapped Chronicles by Abi Elphinstone is every bit as exciting as its predecessors and a fitting end to this enjoyable series. This is a story that sweeps you up into an action packed adventure but … Continue reading
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Tagged Abi Elphinstone, adventure, childrens_books, magic, review, Unmapped Chronicles
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The Three Impossibles by Susie Bower
The Three Impossibles by Susie Bower is an enjoyable blend of quest, adventure, magic and fairy tale featuring a reluctant princess with an insatiable curiosity. A story to make you believe that the impossible is achievable with a little patience. … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Children’s books, fairy tales, Pushkin Press, review, Susie Bower
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