Sistersong

Dear Reader, Something a bit different today... I'm not much of an adult fantasy reader. I've nothing against it, I just don't seem to read much in that particular genre. That is until I read Sistersong by Lucy Holland last week. Lucy's writing and character portrayal were so brilliant that I surprised myself by finding …

Monsters, Ghosts, Thieves, & Witches

Dear Reader, For me, the last few months have seen some fantastic 9-12 adventures so today I thought I'd share some of the highlights... I'll start with the monster - well The Beast really - and what a Beast... I consumed The Beast & The Bethany by Jack Meggit-Phillips in one sitting and found myself …

Fifty Words for Snow

I read this magical exploration of language, culture and landscape in the lead up to Christmas, snuggled by the fire with fairy lights, and tinsel glinting in the light. However, it wasn't until last week that I saw my first snow of this winter. It may not have been deep enough for ski's and sledges …

The Midnight Guardians

Happy Monday Readers, I am beyond excited to share this book with you...! The Midnight Guardians by Ross Montgomery Evacuated to his aunts house in the north, Col is miserable, so when his imaginary friends come to life before his very eyes, he thinks he's finally gone mad. But it seems they are here with …

A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth

The first instalment in what is to be an exciting trilogy, from the pen of new author Francesca Gibbons! A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth is a fantastic fantasy adventure for 9-12 year olds, brimming with the magic of old fairy tales and fireside stories. I was lucky enough to receive a copy through …

Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble

Happy Halloween everybody! Whether you celebrate Halloween as an excuse for a party and a dress-up; a cosy evening in and a spooky movie; or perhaps simply as a reminder to appreciate the changing seasons and the beauty of Autumn, I hope you are having a lovely day 🙂 Something seasonally appropriate today... Fire Burn, …

Archie Greene

Dear Reader, Today I'm super excited to share with you D.D. Everest's Archie Greene Trilogy! My sister has been recommending these fantastic 9-12 magical adventures to me for quite some time, and until the other week, I hadn't got around to reading them. Having just churned through all three books back-to-back, I'm wishing I'd heeded …

Feminist Friday: Great Goddesses

Hello and welcome to my eighth Feminist Friday! For those of you who are new, each month I select a book to read that fits my own feminist criteria, which I then share with you on the second Friday of the month. For me, the books I choose must embody female strength of character and …

The Vanishing Trick

Hello everyone! Recently I was lucky enough to receive a copy of the Waterstones children's book of the month for May, The Vanishing Trick - a gothic Victorian adventure aimed at 9-12 readers by Jenni Spangler. The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler Leander, the hero of the story, is an orphan. Sleeping rough and stealing …

Pages & Co – Tilly and The Book Wanderers

This week I finished reading Tilly and The Book Wanderers, the first instalment of Pages & Co, by Anna James. A wonderfully refreshing and exciting 9-12 fictional adventure - although, that being said, reading it made me question what's fictional after all... Tilly and The Book Wanderers by Anna James Tilly lives in her grandparents …