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The Swallows’ Flight by Hilary McKay

Posted on June 12, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Swallows’ Flight by Hilary McKay is the companion novel to her Costa Award winning novel, The Skylarks’ War, a book that I adored and which was quite possibly my book of the year in 2018. Initially I was delighted … Continue reading →

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Melt by Ele Fountain

Posted on April 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

“The bonds which connect people and nature are beginning to fray. Something precious is coming apart.” Melt Page 13 More by good luck than good judgement I found myself reading Melt in the days approaching Earth Day on 22nd April … Continue reading →

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Featherlight by Peter Bunzl illustrated by Anneli Bray.

Posted on March 31, 2021 by alibrarylady

Inspired by real life lighthouse heroines Grace Darling and Ida Lewis, Featherlight combines family, myth and courage in a tender story of hope. ‘I am the lighthouse keeper’s daughter, And I keep the lighthouse by the water. Keep the oil … Continue reading →

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A Street Dog Named Pup by Gill Lewis

Posted on March 25, 2021 by alibrarylady

A Street Dog Named Pup is a profoundly moving, compelling and powerful read that will break the hardest of hearts yet is so full of love and loyalty that it restores your faith in the importance of the bond of … 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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Circus Maximus: Race to the Death by Annelise Gray

Posted on March 5, 2021 by alibrarylady

Circus Maximus: Race to the Death is an epic adventure with a personal story at its heart and is a book that both excites and engages the reader from the opening page. Hugely enjoyable, full of breathtaking action the story … Continue reading →

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The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell – Review and link to teaching resources

Posted on February 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Shark Caller is a children’s book so wise, tender and comforting that I want to press it in to the hands of everyone I know. A beautiful and lyrical story of family, loss, friendship and forgiveness it completely captured … Continue reading →

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Swan Song by Gill Lewis

Posted on February 9, 2021 by alibrarylady

Swan Song by award winning author Gill Lewis is a thoughtful and sensitively written story about teenage mental health which highlights the power of nature to restore and heal troubled minds. A lovely book with a valuable and comforting message. … Continue reading →

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The Elephant by Peter Carnavas

Posted on January 31, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Elephant is a skilfully and sensitively told story which approaches grief and mental health in a manner that is both touching and comforting. Peter Carnavas has made it possible for children to observe the healing power of kindness and … Continue reading →

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Darwin’s Dragons by Lindsay Galvin

Posted on January 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

Darwin’s Dragons is a story so compelling that I carried the book around with me; every single chapter revealed a new challenge for our hero. Historical fiction that brings science and exploration to life for young readers and a book … Continue reading →

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