Written by Valentina Giannella Illustrated by Manuela Marazzi Thank you so much NetGallery for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book starts by giving you a little background on Greta Thunberg, including her family and how she came to be, in my opinion anyway, the voice for … Continue reading We Are All Greta
One in a Million
Written by Lindsey Kelk I picked this book up at the library, intrigued by the blurb and the fact that it was about the power of social media, being an avid user myself (see Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tumblr in my time!). The book follows Annie Higgins, who became tired of working for others and … Continue reading One in a Million
The Sky is Everywhere
Written by Jandy Nelson Cover illustrated by Sophie Heywood I picked this up from the YA section of the library when I was visiting the city (still part of the same local authority so still able to use my library card, bonus of a big council area!) and honestly wasn't sure what to expect. The … Continue reading The Sky is Everywhere
Cinnamon Girl: This Way To Paradise
Written by Cathy Hopkins This book has been on my bookshelf since I was a teen, I know I read it and enjoyed it then so last week when I fancied some easy reading I decided to go back and read it again. I really liked India Janes character, shes funny, relatable and how I … Continue reading Cinnamon Girl: This Way To Paradise
Truth or Beard
Written by Penny Reid I got this book from the Kindle online store free as part of the compilation "Hilariously Ever After" which was described as including "nine hilarious rom-com" books. I originally downloaded this for on holiday and I thought surely out of the nine books there would be one I would like and … Continue reading Truth or Beard
Sky Song
Written by Abi Elphinstone Sky Song is a story about an eagle huntress, an inventor and an organ made of icicles. But it is also a story about belonging, even at the very edges of our world... I first read this book with my class last year (although have since read it again in my … Continue reading Sky Song
National Book Lovers Day 2019
So Friday was National Book Lovers Day! To celebrate the day I started two new books! Ambitious I know but one is Sky Song, which was one of our class novels last year and I wanted to read it to myself/in my own time to fully appreciate it, and the other was Happy by Fearne … Continue reading National Book Lovers Day 2019
Dork Diaries
Written and illustrated by Rachel Renee Russell These books were very popular with my Primary 5/6 children last year, but not something that took my fancy. However, I was lucky enough to be sent a copy from Toppsta and so took the opportunity to read and I was pleasantly surprised! Although in the beginning I … Continue reading Dork Diaries
Lightning Chase Me Home
Written by Amber Lee Dodd Amelia Hester McLeod is destined to be bold and brave after being named after two fearless explorers Amelia Earheart and Lady Hester Stanhope. However Amelia doesn't feel brave, especially since her Mum left her and her dad on the small Scottish Island of Dark Muir to go off on more … Continue reading Lightning Chase Me Home
My Best Book of The Moon
Written by Ian Graham Illustrated by Ray Grinaway and Roger Stewart I had planned to post this review last week to mark the anniversary of the moon landing but due to transport issues I was away from home much longer than planned! I really enjoyed reading this and found it to be a very informative … Continue reading My Best Book of The Moon
Highland Book Fairy 