Tag Archives: Barrington Stoke

Needle by Patrice Lawrence

Posted on May 10, 2022 by alibrarylady

Needle, Patrice Lawrence’s latest YA novel for Barrington Stoke is a compelling and unforgettable read exploring the issues and difficulties faced by young people growing up in care. A short but profoundly affecting novella this is a book to read … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books for Football Fans from Barrington Stoke

Posted on April 14, 2022 by alibrarylady

In the mid 90s I used to scan the local library shelves for children’s books even slightly linked to football in an attempt to find something to satisfy my two football mad sons. I needed something that wasn’t too overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Resist by Tom Palmer

Posted on April 12, 2022 by alibrarylady

Tom Palmer writes meticulously researched historical fiction that always respects both his subject and his young readers; his new novel Resist is a shining example of his care. A book inspired by the teenage years of Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn … Continue reading →

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Tutankhamun’s Treasure by David Long illustrations by Stefano Tambellini

Posted on April 7, 2022 by alibrarylady

Who can resist the idea of a treasure hunt? This latest offering by award winning author David Long for Barrington Stoke taps in to that desire to search and find, to follow maps and clues in search of long lost, … Continue reading →

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The Raven Riddle by Vashti Hardy illustrated by Natalie Smillie

Posted on February 23, 2022 by alibrarylady

The third instalment of this steampunk fantasy series by Vashti Hardy for Barrington Stoke is another large scale adventure told in just over one hundred pages. As we return to Moreland our heroes attempt to solve a new mystery and … Continue reading →

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Wrath by Marcus Sedgwick

Posted on February 9, 2022 by alibrarylady

Award winning author Marcus Sedgwick’s YA debut for publishers Barrington Stoke is a layered, unsettling and intense novella that will capture teen readers’ attention. Wrath is a story that drew me in and compelled me to read to the end … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice – A Retelling by Laura Wood

Posted on January 10, 2022 by alibrarylady

The publishers Barrington Stoke aim to produce super readable books that enable all children and young people to experience the joy of reading. The classics can be daunting for many as the language, the complexity and the length may be … Continue reading →

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The Puffin Portal by Vashti Hardy illustrated by Natalie Smillie

Posted on September 20, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Griffin Gate, Vashti Hardy’s first title for Barrington Stoke published last year was a big adventure packed into a small book so I had been looking forward to reading this sequel. The Puffin Portal has all the appeal of … Continue reading →

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Freeze by Chris Priestley

Posted on September 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Chris Priestley is a master of the horror genre for children and his latest for Barrington Stoke, Freeze, is a story that is perfect for young readers who enjoy reading books that teeter just over the edge from exciting and … Continue reading →

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Know My Place by Eve Ainsworth

Posted on July 26, 2021 by alibrarylady

Know My Place by Eve Ainsworth is a sensitive story about a teenager searching for home and family that explores complex issues surrounding foster care with kindness and understanding. An empathetic read for teens, it would also be useful for … Continue reading →

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