Small Bites Back by Hannah Moffatt
Our beloved Harvey Small returns in a side-splitting sequel, featuring a spectacle of standout characters, from vampire dentists, tooth...
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Lady Mary by Lucy Worsley Cover illustrated by Lidija Paradinovic The story of Henry the Eighth and Catherine of Aragon's divorce as...
The Chestnut Roasters by Eve McDonnell - Review & Blog Post
Cover artwork by Holly Ovenden Interior illustrations by Ewa Beniak-Haremska This remarkable tale of chestnuts, catacombs, courage and an...
Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick
"The stuff of nightmares" Arachnophobes beware! 🕷 This creepy, skin-crawling sci-fi horror will have even the entomologists of the group...
An Interview with James Dixon
I'm thrilled to share this special interview with James Dixon to celebrate the publication of his debut children's novel, The Billow...
An Interview with Beverley Birch
To celebrate the paperback publication of Song Beneath the Tides (Guppy Books, July 2021) I had the absolute honour of chatting to author...
An Interview with Lucy Strange
Magic, myth and an eerie marshland…! Best-selling children's author Lucy Strange and I chat all about Lucy's fourth book, Sisters of the...
An Interview with Hannah Moffatt
Snot, slime and swampfish sandwiches..! To celebrate the launch of the spectacularly silly SMALL!, Hannah Moffatt and I chat all about...
An Interview with Nizrana Farook
Congratulations Nizrana on the publication of The Boy Who Met a Whale (Nosy Crow, January 2021 and Peachtree, Feburary 2022)! What was...
The Billow Maiden by James Dixon
A beautiful weaving of ancient Norse mythology with a moving, modern-day tale of family, friendship and healing, set against an...
One More Try by Naomi and James Jones
When I first read Naomi and James Jones' debut picture book, The Perfect Fit, I knew this superstar duo would become a firm favourite...
Real-Life Heroines in Children’s and YA Literature
From a courageous suffragette princess to forgotten football legends, spirit-talking sisters and a WW2 spy, the world’s greatest writers...
Libby and the Parisian Puzzle - Review and Guest Blog Feature
Written by Jo Clarke Illustrated by Becka Moor A delightfully warm-hearted detective tale, seasoned with mystery, mayhem and a marvellous...
MARV by Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles - Blog Tour
🖊 Alex Falase-Koya 🎨 Paula Bowles 📚 Oxford Children's Books Imagine a superhero that’s powered by kindness and imagination......
The Secret of Haven Point
A salty and spellbinding adventure set on the shores of a magical sanctuary for any disabled person who needs somewhere to belong ... The...
Autumn/Winter 2021 Picture Book Reviews
One Camel Called Doug by Lu Fraser Illustrated by Sarah Warburton Lu Fraser has done it again! One Camel Called Doug is another standout,...
The Haunting of Lindy Pennyworth in Five Objects
It’s an interesting idea to sum up The Haunting of Lindy Pennyworth in five objects – I quite enjoyed it. It might actually be a great...
An Interview with Gill Lewis
Firstly, congratulations Gill on celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sky Hawk! Sky Hawk was your debut children’s book and went on to win...
An Interview with Annelise Gray
I’d love to start off by finding out more about your thrilling Ancient Roman setting! What kind of research did you undergo for this?...
Monster Hunting For Beginners by Ian Mark
Illustrations by Louis Ghibault We're here to let you in on a secret... The world is full of MONSTERS! Ogres, hobgoblins, trolls, crusted...
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