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The Lost Diary of Sami Star by Karen McCombie
In her latest book for Barrington Stoke Karen McCombie captures the voice of a young girl who feels she is invisible to her family and friends but gradually discovers that friendship can be found in the most unlikely places. Life … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, books, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Families, Friendship, inclusive, review
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Run Wild – Review and Q & A with Author Gill Lewis
Izzy and Asha live in the city and don’t have a space to call their own. A space where they can practise with their skateboards without the Skull brothers watching them. A space where they can escape from the difficulties … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, environment, Families, nature, Reading, review, wildlife
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The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
A gloriously happy debut this engaging story is told with humour and warmth and would be a treat for newly confident readers. The charming illustrations by Sara Ogilvie combine perfectly with Andy Shepherd’s entertaining adventure in this welcome addition to … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Families, Reading, resources, review
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The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher Edge
I love it when a book surprises me and Maisie Day definitely did just that. Christopher Edge has created a very different but also extremely satisfying read in which the world of science combines with the unbreakable bonds of true … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Families, Reading, resources, review, science fiction
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Children’s Books Helping Readers Find Courage
One of my favourite debuts last year was The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson so I was very much looking forward to reading The Light Jar, her second novel, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed by this thoughtful novel about finding … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, Domestic Abuse, empathy, Families, picturebooks, Reading, review
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