I know this is said a lot in the world of blogging but sorry I disappeared! The school year got more hectic as I entered the second half of my probation year and so blogging, and reading took a back seat! It is now the summer holidays and after some time away with my mum, … Continue reading I’m back!
Unicorn Girl
Written by Anne-Marie Conway Despite its magical title, Unicorn girl has a very sombre beginning as the story begins at the funeral of Ariella, the main characters, Grandmother. The death of her beloved grandmother is especially hard for Ariella as she has recently moved house and school and is struggling to settle in. She is … Continue reading Unicorn Girl
The Thornthwaite Betrayal
Written by Gareth P. Jones This, I now realise, is the second book in the series, which explains why there were some points that I was confused in this story as it refers back to things that have happened. The book begins with orphan twins Lorelli and Ovid Thornthwaite coming to a truce after a … Continue reading The Thornthwaite Betrayal
A Very Corgi Christmas
Written by Sam Hay Illustrated by Loretta Schauer Although Christmas is well and truly over I got sent this book last week as the final part of my Authorfy Surprise Box and since it snowed overnight, today seems like the perfect time to review it! This book follows Belle and her family of Corgis as … Continue reading A Very Corgi Christmas
The Key to Flambards
Written by Linda Newbery This book describes itself as bringing "K.M. Peyton's legendary Flambards series in to the present day". However this is a series that I have never read so I was a bit worried I wouldn't understand. Linda Newbery does a fantastic job of describing the characters and setting so that this isn't … Continue reading The Key to Flambards
William Wallace and All That
Written by Allan Burnett Illustrated by Scoular Anderson I bought this book as someone had suggested it as a good class novel to link to the Scottish Wars of Independence, our topic for this term, and was so impressed by how accessible the historical facts within this book are. The book is written in a … Continue reading William Wallace and All That
Anty Hero
Written by Barry Hutchison Illustrated by Tom Percival Published by Barrington Stoke, which makes this book much more accessible especially for those with dyslexia, Anty Hero is a short, fun read which tells the story of how Zac helps his friend and makes a new one along the way. Ant isn't like the others in … Continue reading Anty Hero
The Night I Met Father Christmas
Written by Ben Miller Illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini This story is a delight that I really enjoyed as an adult but also am sure that children would enjoy too, especially those aged 7+. The story begins when Jackson scares Father Christmas, meaning he hurts his ankle and is unable to deliver the presents alone. … Continue reading The Night I Met Father Christmas
Harry The Christmas Mouse
Written by N.G.K Illustrated by Janelle Dimmett Currently available as a free download on Kindle this lovely rhyming book tells the story of how Harry the mouse goes for a walk on Christmas Eve that ends up being very important to Christmas for everyone. Father Christmas "is stuck with all his gifts in tow". His … Continue reading Harry The Christmas Mouse
World War I Tales: The Pigeon Spy
Written by Terry Deary Illustrated by James de la Rue The Pigeon Spy written by the hugely successful author of the Horrible histories, Terry Deary, this book is based on the true story of a pigeon saving nearly 200 lives during World War I. American troops are trapped behind enemy lines with both sides firing … Continue reading World War I Tales: The Pigeon Spy
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