“Second star to the right, and straight on till morning…” “I always keep a fork in my pyjama pocket because you never know when you might be invited to a midnight feast.” “Never underestimate a bulldoxing mammoth!” “Peter’s face grew … Continue reading
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Out Of The Blue
For almost a month I have been trying to Find the words for this review The words to describe How wonderful Out of the Blue By Robert Tregoning And Stef Murphy truly is An uplifting rhyming story For young readers … Continue reading
All The Wonderful Ways To Read
Today we have started our Book Fortnight. We are taking two weeks to celebrate reading for pleasure and to learn about ourselves as readers. We have lots of activities planned using resources from a range of publishers, authors and illustrators, … Continue reading
I, Spy
This year the twins and I have a visit To Bletchley Park on our bucket list The twins turn 13 in the summer And so we are planning some Special days out for their special birthday As soon as I … Continue reading
Blog Tour: Andy McNab Ultimate Survival Handbook
Something a bit different for you today A Survival Handbook From SAS Hero And champion of reading Andy McNab Ultimate Survival Handbook Survive In The Wild, In The City and Online! This is a handbook Designed for middle grade readers … Continue reading
Glitter Boy
“WHEN LIFE GETS DARK … LET YOURSELF SHINE BRIGHT” I have absolutely loved reading Glitter Boy I was instantly invested in James and Joel In Harriet and Nathan I adored Nan I have just loved this brilliant and beautiful Character … Continue reading
Where The River Takes Us
As a young teenager My best friend and I loved Stand By Me I adored Wil Wheaton But I also just loved the story The boys’ journey Stand By Me is a classic Coming of age movie One filled with … Continue reading
On Wings To The Stars
On Wings To The Stars What a stunning title for a book! This story by Kate Poels Reminded me a little of The Shark Caller It is a beautiful story Of modern family life A young girl with busy parents … Continue reading
Blog Tour: Rivet Boy
Rivet a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place. “a rectangular plate containing an iron rivet” join or fasten (plates of metal) with … Continue reading
The Time Tider and The Importance of Names
I have been reading my first Sinead O’Hart middle grade novel The Time Tider This is a fast paced fantasy adventure story That will make you question everything you know about time With family and friendship at it’s heart It … Continue reading