Inspiring Young Readers
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McTavish Takes The Biscuit posted on 20 May 2019
I first encountered McTavish the dog and his owners, the Peachey family, in the previous book in this series, McTavish Goes Wild.
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The Poetical Institute's Peculiar Powers of Vegetables and Fruit posted on 15 May 2019
If you know a child who loathes leeks, hates haricot beans, finds radishes revolting or is sickened by swedes, this may well be the book you need ...
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The Disconnect posted on 12 May 2019
Could this novel be any more prescient or pressing?
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The Adventures of Pinocchio posted on 08 May 2019
If, like me, you’ve watched and loved the Disney animation of Pinocchio and you’ve assumed you know the story well enough
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Pink posted on 06 May 2019
Like most adults, young children like to be relatively inconspicuous so that they can fit in with the crowd and feel safely at home.
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Home Ground posted on 28 Apr 2019
Sam fervently believes that his football team, West Park Celtic can start winning games...
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Toad Attack posted on 25 Apr 2019
You can pretty much guarantee it’s not going to be an ordinary day when you find your town is being overrun by flying toads...
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The Dog Runner posted on 17 Apr 2019
Young people have recently been in the forefront of campaigns raising alarm about the perils of climate change and environmental destruction.
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Teachers on Pluto posted on 14 Apr 2019
We met Jon on his first expedition to Pluto where he was obliged to keep up a regular correspondence with his teacher..
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Jasper: Space Dog posted on 11 Apr 2019
This is the first in what will be a new series of books featuring the inquisitive pooch, Jasper and his equally enthusiastic owner and friend, Charlie Tann