The Rewilders is an exciting middle grade novel set in the Scottish Highlands. It’s a heartfelt and thoughtful story about two children Esme and Callum. It will open up questions about re-wilding and peer pressure. Highly recommend for 9 to 12 years, who love adventure, care about environment and are looking for something a bit different. Having loved several of Lindsay Littleson’s books I was delighted to get…
short reads 9+
Guest Review: Arctic Star by Tom Palmer
I love finding out what other people think of books I like. I am also slightly better at reading books than writing about them! So I have asked some: teachers, teaching assistants, librarians, and parents to help me with some guest reviews. Sally, from Devon tells us why she loves Arctic Star, published by Barrington and Stoke. Barrington and Stoke publish Dyslexic friendly books, to help more children enjoy reading.…
Swan Song and Luna Rae (short reads new for February)
. Here are my reviews of two fantastic not to be missed short reads which were published in February. Swan Song by Gill Lewis (120 pages) I loved this heartwarming story about the power of connecting with nature to help us understand our selves and others, and about how we overcome depression and difficulties and create new beginnings. Barrington and Stoke has a reputation of producing excellent short stories. With…
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…