Inspiring Young Readers
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This is a School posted on 24 Jul 2023
Preparing young children for entering the bewildering world of school for the first time is something that I have written about before.
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Elidor posted on 17 Jul 2023
Guest reviewer, Alun Severn continues his exploration of children's literature from the 60s and 70s with a rereading of Alan Garner's Elidor
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Go Pig or Go Home posted on 09 Jul 2023
This is the third laugh-out-loud middle grade graphic novel in the series by this popular US author/ illustrator.
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The Grinning Throat posted on 02 Jul 2023
As Charles Dickens was at pains to point out to his readers, the rapid slide from moderate ‘respectability’ to dire poverty was harsh in Victorian London.
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Johnny Ball: Professional Football Genius posted on 28 Jun 2023
Have you got a football-mad youngster living in your household? Would you like to find the perfect book for them to read?
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Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World posted on 21 Jun 2023
Loki has a well deserved reputation in mythology as a mischievous god, something which is bound to make him an interesting character.
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Bedknob and Broomstick posted on 14 Jun 2023
Some months ago I decided that I needed to catch-up on the ‘classic’ children’s books I never read when I was young...
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Nightjar posted on 11 Jun 2023
Noah is a young boy who loves birds and, along with his best friend, Annie they save and nurture any they find injured....
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Suitcase S(witch) posted on 04 Jun 2023
This is award-winning author, Aisha Bushby’s first outing for publisher, Barrington Stoke ...
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The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly Mei posted on 31 May 2023
The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly Mei by Christina Matula The author of this unusual and engaging story describes it as ‘my love letter to Hong Kong’ which