25 August 2026
Twelve-year-old Crow is a thief. Eking out a living on the risky streets of Starsgard, Crow works for the leader of a criminal underworld, stealing to order for his food. But when a routine job takes […]
Book Reviews
Reviews that I have done about books from other authors.
23 March 2026
(Action, adventure, fantasy) Packed with adventure, exciting characters, deadly quests and a world bigger than you can imagine, I loved Piers Torday’s Midnight Treasure. I was with Tibor all the way. Most of all, if you […]
23 March 2026
(Family, adventure, loss, prejudice) This story is so beautifully written. The language is vivid and emotive and the story pulls you along in Ami’s desperate journey. The themes of love, loss, determination and friendship shine through […]
10 February 2022
Bursting with magic, adventure and danger, Amari and the Night Brothers also deals beautifully with the issues of prejudice and minority. I loved the fast-paced story and fearless Amari and can’t wait for the next adventure.
27 July 2021
If you’re used to reading action-packed thrillers, why not give a fantasy story a go? If you’re into detective stories, what about an adventure story for a change? Challenge yourself to read something new and you […]
27 July 2021
Dramatic adventure at sea is followed by a moving story of twins searching for answers about their past and dealing with the demands of their new family. Action, mystery and a focus on friendship and the […]
21 June 2021
If you love drunk alpacas, a mystery or are ready for a character called Alan Alan Carrington and his unusual eyebrows, you have to read this. Sam Copeland managed to make me laugh, cry and read […]
26 February 2021
If you’re used to reading action-packed thrillers, why not give a fantasy story a go? If you’re into detective stories, what about an adventure story for a change? Challenge yourself to read something new and you […]
26 February 2021
(Historical, War, Action) This is an amazing story of the First World War, told in the voice of Tommo, a young soldier. The story captures 24hrs in his life at the front, whilst looking back over […]
26 February 2021
(Adventure) This is a charming, quirky and clever story, which girls, boys and adults will love. Set in England and Paris this adventure is soft, thoughtful and magical. Highly recommend it.
26 February 2021
(The Natural World & Adventure) This is a wonderful story about friendship and Maia’s developing relationship with the natural world around her. Although set in 1910, it has a both a modern and classic feel. A […]
10 December 2020
(Historical fiction) This is heartbreaking story from the perspective of nine year old Bruno. We see some of the happenings of the Holocaust from his a naive, inaccurate view. It’s a story about children’s friendship, […]
19 March 2020
This book made me laugh and cry and realise that it’s OK to be different. I like the different perspectives on Auggie’s life and even though the descriptions of his facial abnormalities were sometimes hard to […]
19 March 2020
Hetty Feather is a Victorian Foundling fostered by John and Peg Cotton, she teases Saul, takes care of Gideon and plays with Jem. When it’s time for Hetty to go back to The Foundling Hospital at […]
18 March 2020
(Factual) Winner of the Blue Peter Best Book with Facts award 2015, this is a perfect book to take on holiday with masses of laugh-out-loud silly facts, jokes, lists and true stories. For those who are […]
18 March 2020
(Comedy/Diary) Winner of the Blue Peter Best Book award 2015, this is a diary-style, funny story with secret plans and crazy stunts. Izzy is delighted that she has been chosen to look after new French girl, […]
18 March 2020
(Action/Adventure/Folk) This is the story of 12-year-old Moll, who lives in The Ancientwood with her adopted family. Moll isn’t sure of her past, but knows that someone or something is trying to control her dreams. In […]
18 March 2020
When Horace Andrews is sitting on the bus and sees his name on a sign, he decides to investigate. His curiosity leads him to discover an underground cellar of secrets, called the House of Answers – […]
18 March 2020
(Adventure and Fantasy. Second of a Trilogy) Having been pulled along on the terrifying and break-neck speed adventures of 12 year old Lyra Belacqua in the first of Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials trilogy, The Subtle Knife […]
18 March 2020
(Fantasy, magic and family)
18 March 2020
In a bleak world, where we believe no animals exist, we meet Kester, a 12-year-old boy who lives in a home for disturbed children. There are no natural food sources and a large corporation runs everything. […]
18 March 2020
(Multi-perspective story that deals with teenage issues) Leo is a half-English, half-Chinese girl who is on the run. She is an orphan with an uncle who seems to have inappropriate ideas about her. Running away appears […]