Black Water by Barbara Henderson Two of my favourite childrens’ authors of historical fiction are Barbara Henderson and Ally Sherrick. So I was most intrigued when I picked up a copy of Black Water and find this quote on the back. “A glittering, real-life adventure swirling with secrets, suspense and nail-biting action” Ally Sherrick Black Water is a short historical story (p80) set on the Solway Firth…
Book Ambassadors
Jasmine Sneeze (Nadine Kaadan) – a heartwarming and fun story
First published in my readingpebbles blog in June 2018. My son is now nearly 10. There is so much I love about the story of Jasmine Sneeze. It has been one of my son’s favourite picture books since he was 5 years old. He is now 7 and I am sure will be enjoying it for many more years to come It is set in Damascus Syria…
Anisha Accidental Detective by Serena Patel and Emma McCann
A review of Anisha the Accidental Detective by Scarlett and Jessica, two pupils at Dry Drayton school. Scarlett=black Jessica=blue “Jessica did you enjoy the plot?” “Yes, I did” “Why?” “Because I liked the adventure.” “Who were the main characters?” “I think the main characters are Anisha and Milo. Do you agree?” “Yes I do.” Who was your favourite character? “Aunty Bindi she is very dramatic. Who was yours?”…
Nine picture books to foster a love of books and story-time in 4 to 7 year olds
Last November I had a request from a parent with a child in reception for some books for their child. They contacted me with a rather outdated reading list they had been given. Including many classic children’s picture books stories and titles by Julia Donaldson, but not a single picture book that had been published in the last 10 years on it! This got me talking to other parents and…
Grace-Ella Spells for Beginners by Sharon Marie Jones
Grace Ella Spells for Beginners by Sharon Marie Jones. Is one of those books I will always remember reading to my own children. Here is a quote from my reading pebbles blog: We loved reading Grace Ella together, the characterisation was spot on. My son loved that it featured a cat, he is cat crazy. My daughter loved the magic and that Grace Ella found an inventive way to deal…
The Dragon in the Library by Louie Stowell and illustrated by Davide Ortu
The first of my new Book Ambassador posts, aiming to give a higher profile to new fiction series aimed at 7 to 9 year old’s (many of the stories would appeal to older children as well). This will mainly included review by young people themselves. But, there may be a few review by adults. The aim is to make is easier for children and the grown-ups that support them to…