Inspiring Young Readers
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Daisy and the Unknown Warrior posted on 14 Oct 2020
I am always impressed at how this prolific and popular author manages to weave important historical points into his stories.
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World Burn Down posted on 12 Oct 2020
Following on from their 2019 collaboration, Tin Boy, Steve Cole and illustrator, Oriol Vidal are back with another great novel
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The House of Clouds posted on 08 Oct 2020
This beautifully told story explores the special relationship between a grandparent and his twelve year old granddaughter.
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Maverick Early Readers: Blue Band posted on 05 Oct 2020
I was pleased to receive another batch of little books that continue to challenge emerging decoding skills and comprehension ...
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The Virus posted on 26 Sep 2020
Drawing on my own experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past six months, the whole notion of a mysterious, invisible virus that can kill people ...
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You Belong posted on 23 Sep 2020
It is always a challenge for authors and illustrators to convey the complexities around the idea of migration and identity.
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The Invasion of Crooked Oak posted on 08 Sep 2020
When Nancy arrives at school with the news that she’s come to doubt that her mom and dad are actually her mom and dad, her friends Pete and Krish ....
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The Girl Who Became A Tree posted on 01 Sep 2020
In Greek mythology, Daphne was a water nymph with whom the God Apollo became infatuated.
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Just Another Little Lie posted on 27 Aug 2020
This award willing author has written another affecting novella aimed at a teenage audience that is just as compelling as ‘Because of You’ ...
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Molly and the Bog Sprogs posted on 26 Aug 2020
Molly has an unusual physical distinction – her hair is made of real snakes!