Inspiring Young Readers
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A Most Peculiar Toy Factory posted on 30 Oct 2019
The popularity amongst young readers of Roald Dahl, and others of a similar ilk goes to exemplify one universal truth – that children love a bit of darknes
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Tin Boy posted on 28 Oct 2019
Steve Cole’s new book for Barrington Stoke, Tin Boy, is brave, committed and necessary.
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Iguanas Love Bananas posted on 26 Oct 2019
It has taken me a while to get around to reviewing this one as my three year old grandson borrowed it, and then refused to let me have it back!
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The Stolen Spear posted on 22 Oct 2019
This is the first book of a new series – projected to be a quartet of stories – that will appear under the collective title of Wolfsong.
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Oscar Seeks A Friend posted on 20 Oct 2019
Polish author and illustrator Pawel Pawlak’s picture story, Oscar Seeks A Friend, has been brought to us by Lantana Publishing
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It’s A No-Money Day posted on 16 Oct 2019
Wow. This book has completely floored me. It’s an emotional, sensitive, heart-rending but, in its own way, beautiful book.
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Malcolm and the Trampoline posted on 14 Oct 2019
I was pleased to see another in this series of softly-coloured picture books focussing on this quirky group of animal friends...
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White Eagles posted on 07 Oct 2019
This is a novel that is packed with historical detail from an award winning author who is renowned for her meticulous attention to research.
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You’re Strong With Me posted on 04 Oct 2019
The creative partnership of author, Chitra Soundar, artist, Poonam Mistry and publisher, Lantana have delivered another outstanding picture book story
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The Tale of Mrs M’Grady posted on 02 Oct 2019
This is Alison Page’s first book and if this is the standard we can expect in the future then we’re in for some treats.........