Tag Archives: Historical fiction

Blog Tour – Angel of Grasmere: From Dunkirk to the Fells by Tom Palmer

Posted on May 14, 2024 by alibrarylady

It is a privilege to be taking part in the blog tour to celebrate the publication this month of Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer. Today I would like to share my review of this excellent book and also, more … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – a September reading round up

Posted on September 30, 2023 by alibrarylady

My good intentions regarding reading the enormous pile of books on my shelves this month were more than a little disrupted by going down with Covid in early September. Thankfully now much improved I’ve been catching up! Here are some … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books for Summer Holiday Reading

Posted on August 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson illustrated by Robin Boyden and Katie Kear If the young readers in your life enjoy funny, madcap adventures then The Attack of the Robot Librarians is sure to … Continue reading →

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FCBG Children’s Book Award Blog Tour: While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle

Posted on March 27, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my stop on the Children’s Book Award Blog Tour!  Today I am delighted to share a blog from Phil Earle all about his shortlisted title While The Storm Rages. First a little information about the award itself. The … Continue reading →

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The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell illustrations by Ewa Beniak- Haremska

Posted on November 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Chestnut Roaster is an utterly mesmerising read. It is a story of good versus evil, imaginative and original, carrying the reader along in an adventure that defies labelling. Historical fiction and fantasy combine to create something refreshingly different and … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Summer by Jonathan Tulloch

Posted on July 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

Set in the Lake District in 1940 Cuckoo Summer is a beautiful novel of friendship, secrets, loyalty and childhood innocence, bringing to life both the people and the landscape of fells and tarns of the author’s beloved Lakeland. Cuckoo Summer … Continue reading →

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While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle

Posted on May 30, 2022 by alibrarylady

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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The Tir na n-Og English Language Award Shortlist

Posted on May 16, 2022 by alibrarylady

On Friday 20th May the announcement of the winner of a rather special children’s book award will be made. The Tir na n-Og Awards were established by the Books Council Of Wales in 1976, and are given annually to honour original works … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: The Hunt for David Berman by Claire Mulligan

Posted on May 5, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Hunt for David Berman, a debut by Claire Mulligan is an adventure set during World War 2 with a touching bond between two boys from very different families at the centre of its exploration of how war affects families. … 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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