Inspiring Young Readers
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Splat! How the smoothie was invented posted on 07 May 2018
This is a big, colourful anarchic splat of a book – and great fun it is too.
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Alley’s Cats and the Mystical Journey posted on 05 May 2018
Before I begin my review of this unusual fantasy novel I need to let you know that I am not really a lover of cats.
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An Interview With Bren MacDibble posted on 04 May 2018
An Interview With Bren MacDibble
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How stories and chocolate can help fuel a passing childhood passion posted on 01 May 2018
I am pleased to say that my eight year old nephew has always liked books so I have tried to send one every so often that links to his passing enthusiasms.
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Zeki Gets a Checkup posted on 30 Apr 2018
This is the third picture book in a delightful series with baby Zeki as the central character.
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The Great Telephone Mix-Up posted on 29 Apr 2018
Barrington Stoke’s Little Gem series of books are always a real delight .........
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Dream Team posted on 24 Apr 2018
What makes a team a team? What is it that talented individuals need to turn them from people who only think about themselves and their own glory into team
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Django: World’s Greatest Jazz Guitarist posted on 22 Apr 2018
You don’t see too many books that present the Gypsy community in a positive light ...
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Percy F. Westerman: boys adventure stories and colonial dreams posted on 20 Apr 2018
Percy F. Westerman wrote ripping yarns for boys at an almost incontinent rate. Between 1908 and 1959 he turned out the best part of 180 books...
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The Hate U Give posted on 19 Apr 2018
This novel (aimed at young adults but it will appeal to plenty of older readers too) has had a lot of publicity....