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Tag Archives: review
Blogtour – The Boy Who Sang With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Having followed Andy Shepherd’s progress from newly published author to popular and established writer I was delighted to be asked to take part in the blogtour for The Boy Who Sang With Dragons. Every so often a book, or in … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Shepherd, childrens_books, fantasy, magic, Piccadilly Press, resources, review
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Roy of the Rovers: Rocky written by Tom Palmer illustrated by Dan Cornwell
Football hero Roy of the Rovers probably needs no introduction, a name known even to those with little interest in the game. The successful relaunch of his adventures in both graphic novel and book form has proved popular with readers. … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, feminism, fiction, football, readingforpleasure, reluctant readers, review, sport
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Perfect Picture Books for Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time to share picture books with children; often old favourites are unearthed to bring back happy memories of previous years alongside new books bought as presents. I have selected some recent publications that I believe are … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex T Smith, Benji Davies, best children’s books, Christmas, picturebooks, presents, review, Shirley Hughes
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East
At the weekend I was involved in an online discussion about books suitable for children in Year 3, aged about 7 or 8, and as luck would have have it the next book on my reading list fitted the bill … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, best children’s books, childrens_books, Dermot O’Leary, humour, illustrated fiction, review
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A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi
A Thousand Questions is a story of friendship, families, cultures and differences and it also provides some answers. It shows children that it is possible to build bridges across divisions in order to form friendships and that often people are … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Diversity, Families, fiction, inclusive, middle grade, Pakistan, Reflecting Realities, review
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Jungledrop by Abi Elphinstone
The second story in the Unmapped Chronicles is full of adventure, magic, threat and danger and, most importantly, of the transforming power of kindness and understanding. “Take the marble. Then run, girl, run headlong into this adventure. The Unmapped Kingdoms … Continue reading
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Tagged Abi Elphinstone, adventure, best children’s books, childrens_books, climate change, climate crisis, environment, fantasy, kindness, magic, review, Simon and Schuster
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Anisha Accidental Detective: School’s Cancelled! by Serena Patel illustrated by Emma McCann
The second in this series sees science loving Anisha hoping to represent her school in the forthcoming science fair. However all does not go as planned and Anisha soon finds that her detective skills will be required to sort out … Continue reading
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Tagged BAME, childrens_books, Diversity, fiction, illustrated fiction, middle grade, mystery, review, School, science, Usborne Books
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To the Island by Patricia Forde illustrated by Nicola Bernardelli
This lyrical story by award winning author Patricia Forde accompanied by Nicola Bernadelli’s stunning illustrations is based on the mythical Irish island of Hy Brasil, which, according to tradition, lies off the west coast of Galway. The book was commissioned as … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Galway, illustration, Ireland, picturebooks, review
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The Key to Finding Jack by Ewa Jozefkowicz cover illustration by Katy Riddell
Flick and her older brother Jack have a close bond, spending time together and sharing a love of solving riddles each evening. When Jack goes missing following an earthquake while on a gap year trip in Peru Flick is determined … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, fiction, mystery, Peru, review, Zephyr Books
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