Inspiring Young Readers
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We Played with Fire posted on 07 Mar 2021
This captivating Young Adult novel was inspired by the true story of the Fox sisters who claimed to be able to speak with the spirits of the dead.
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Sunday Rain posted on 03 Mar 2021
The cover of this enchanting new picture book shows two young children playing with a boat in a puddle...
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The Girl with her Head in the Clouds posted on 24 Feb 2021
There is a fine line between being brave and being reckless, although I must admit that I have never been either of these, either as a child or an adult.
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Maverick Early Readers : Purple Band posted on 14 Feb 2021
One of the most enticing features of any books published by Maverick are the illustrations on each book cover.
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Swan Song posted on 11 Feb 2021
Dylan is used to living life in an urban environment where he has managed to get himself into trouble at school.
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Garibaldi’s Biscuits posted on 08 Feb 2021
In the golden days of my childhood (and in truth well beyond them too) I used to love biscuits.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone posted on 03 Feb 2021
There are lots of reasons why I’ve never read any Harry Potter until now:
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The Deep-Sea Duke posted on 31 Jan 2021
Back in June of 2019 with the publication of The Starlight Watchmaker, we first met the characters in Lauren James’ extraordinary universe
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Maverick Chapter Readers posted on 28 Jan 2021
I was so pleased to see that this excellent publishing company have expanded their range of books to include ones for more established readers.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe posted on 17 Jan 2021
I have written before on this site about the fact that, as a child, I never read any of the books that are regularly cited as classics ...