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Circus Maximus: Rivals on the Track by Annelise Gray Blog Tour

Posted on February 3, 2022 by alibrarylady

Dido is back, and so is the breathtaking action of the first instalment, Race to the Death. However this enjoyable and stirring adventure is really about family, the bonds that bring individuals together in a shared endeavour not only to … Continue reading →

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The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros

Posted on January 19, 2022 by alibrarylady

Eloquent and insightful, the English adaptation of the award winning Welsh novel The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros is a memorable read. As I turned the last page of this deeply affecting story I wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi

Posted on January 7, 2022 by alibrarylady

Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi was published to coincide with the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and is a powerful and important book at any time. Despite the subject matter of … Continue reading →

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Keeper of Secrets by Sarah J. Dodd

Posted on January 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

An animal story with a difference Keeper of Secrets, Sarah J. Dodd’s debut, explores our relationship with wild animals and how nature can sometimes help to heal grief. This is a perfect, thoughtful winter read. When eleven year old Emily … Continue reading →

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Perfect new non-fiction for children from b small publishing

Posted on November 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

Perfect new non-fiction? Yes, perfect! It is hard to fault these two new titles from b small publishing, an award winning small publisher specialising in creative, educational titles with high child appeal. I can wholeheartedly recommend both of these books … Continue reading →

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StormTide by Tom Huddleston Blog Tour

Posted on October 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

StormTide is the thrilling conclusion to the FloodWorld trilogy by Tom Huddleston so it is fitting to be hosting Tom on today’s concluding post of the blog tour on the theme of endings and the difficulties they can pose. Having … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Books for Libraries Week

Posted on October 4, 2021 by alibrarylady

Libraries Week is an annual celebration of the best that libraries have to offer. This year Libraries Week takes place between the 4th and 10th October, and highlights the central role that libraries play in their community as a driver for inclusion, … Continue reading →

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The Crackledawn Dragon by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on September 8, 2021 by alibrarylady

The final book in the Unmapped Chronicles by Abi Elphinstone is every bit as exciting as its predecessors and a fitting end to this enjoyable series. This is a story that sweeps you up into an action packed adventure but … Continue reading →

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This Book is Cruelty Free: Animals and Us by Linda Newbery

Posted on August 30, 2021 by alibrarylady

This Book is Cruelty Free is the first non-fiction book written by author Linda Newbery, best known for her award winning young adult novel Set in Stone. She has been a long term supporter of various welfare and environmental organisations … Continue reading →

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The Book Cat by Polly Faber illustrated by Clara Vulliamy

Posted on August 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Book Cat is the latest collaboration from the duo who brought us the Mango and Bambang series and although rather different in content it still contains that same feeling of kindness and friendship. Set in wartime London in the … Continue reading →

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