Inspiring Young Readers
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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 ...
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New Shoes, Red Shoes posted on 14 Jan 2021
Buying new shoes is not something that I particularly enjoy but I know that a trip to the shoe shop can be an exciting experience for young children.
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Flat Stanley posted on 11 Jan 2021
I have always loved this hilarious story about a young boy, Stanley Lambchop, who makes the best of an unfortunate accident.
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Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel posted on 07 Jan 2021
Albert Johnson come from a family of bakers. Not just any bakers but the very best Master Bakers ...
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The Humiliations of Welton Blake posted on 03 Jan 2021
If you pluck up the courage to ask your dream girl out on a date - and she says yes – then you’ve every reason to believe life is good ...
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The Ghost Garden posted on 31 Dec 2020
It’s the summer of 1914 and the country teeters on the brink of war – although the children of Long Barrow House don’t know at this point ...