Tag Archives: Friendship

The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Posted on January 5, 2019 by alibrarylady

The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by @andyjshepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie @PiccadillyPress. There is never a dull moment in this welcome sequel to one of my highlights of 2018. Perfect for newly confident readers Continue reading →

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Book Advent – Children’s Books for Christmas Week 1

Posted on December 1, 2018 by alibrarylady

The Dog That Saved Christmas by Nicola Davies illustrated by Mike Byrne  Award winning author Nicola Davies tells this story, of a boy for whom Christmas is a strain rather than a joy and the dog that helps him to … Continue reading →

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The Skylarks’ War by Hilary McKay

Posted on November 18, 2018 by alibrarylady

A wonderful story, characters you grow to love, a plot that carries you along with families as they grow from young children to adulthood set against the backdrop of a terrible war that affected so many, this is a book … Continue reading →

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Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll – Review and Link to Resources

Posted on October 6, 2018 by alibrarylady

Five years ago this month I reviewed Emma Carroll’s debut novel Frost Hollow Hall for The Bookbag. At the time I said that the ten year old me would have loved the book. Each of her subsequent novels has reminded … Continue reading →

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The Lost Diary of Sami Star by Karen McCombie

Posted on September 20, 2018 by alibrarylady

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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Splash by Charli Howard

Posted on July 3, 2018 by alibrarylady

Splash by Charli Howard is an uplifting story about family, friendship and following your dreams told with sensitivity and warmth. A perfect read for those moving from primary to secondary school.     Molly, who lives with her grandparents following … Continue reading →

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