Inspiring Young Readers
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Seven Ghosts posted on 10 Nov 2019
When it comes to spine-chillers for younger readers, you just can’t be in better hands than Chris Priestley's
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Rise Up! The Art of Protest posted on 07 Nov 2019
Jo Rippon has worked in with Amnesty International to develop a book, ostensibly for a teen market, that introduces its readers to the idea of protest
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Two autumn picture board books ideal for the season posted on 04 Nov 2019
I have rather a romantic view about the season of autumn and really love those rare days with a slight chill
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A Most Peculiar Toy Factory posted on 30 Oct 2019
The popularity amongst young readers of Roald Dahl, and others of a similar ilk goes to exemplify one universal truth – that children love a bit of darknes
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Tin Boy posted on 28 Oct 2019
Steve Cole’s new book for Barrington Stoke, Tin Boy, is brave, committed and necessary.
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Iguanas Love Bananas posted on 26 Oct 2019
It has taken me a while to get around to reviewing this one as my three year old grandson borrowed it, and then refused to let me have it back!
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The Stolen Spear posted on 22 Oct 2019
This is the first book of a new series – projected to be a quartet of stories – that will appear under the collective title of Wolfsong.
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Oscar Seeks A Friend posted on 20 Oct 2019
Polish author and illustrator Pawel Pawlak’s picture story, Oscar Seeks A Friend, has been brought to us by Lantana Publishing
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It’s A No-Money Day posted on 16 Oct 2019
Wow. This book has completely floored me. It’s an emotional, sensitive, heart-rending but, in its own way, beautiful book.
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Malcolm and the Trampoline posted on 14 Oct 2019
I was pleased to see another in this series of softly-coloured picture books focussing on this quirky group of animal friends...