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The Beck by Anthony McGowan: A Review

Posted on March 11, 2025 by alibrarylady

There is a new book published this week from a winning combination of author and publisher that I have been looking forward to reading for a while. In 2020 Anthony McGowan won the Carnegie Award for Lark, the final book … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope in New Children’s Books

Posted on August 30, 2024 by alibrarylady

One of the many things I find particularly engaging about reading and reviewing books for children is that if not always blessed with a perfect, happy ending they do usually provide a hopeful one. The news over the summer both … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: The Dragon in the Bookshop by Ewa Jozefkowicz

Posted on July 1, 2022 by alibrarylady

I am delighted to be kicking off the blog tour to mark publication of Ewa Jozefkowicz’s latest novel for children, The Dragon in the Bookshop. This moving story is inspired by the author’s own personal experience of childhood bereavement and … Continue reading →

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Sudden Death by Tom Palmer illustrated by Elkys Nova

Posted on September 30, 2021 by alibrarylady

Sudden Death, the latest title in the Roy of the Rovers series is a book full of love, both for the beautiful game football can be and, poignantly, for a father too. A story not only for football fans. Last … Continue reading →

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The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr illustrations by Kristina Kister

Posted on September 29, 2021 by alibrarylady

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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The Dog That Saved the World (Cup) by Phil Earle illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Posted on March 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

Everyone has stories to tell, we are surrounded by stories of all kinds and we pass on stories over time to others. Phil Earle’s story of a girl, a dog, football and family is one that is full of love … Continue reading →

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