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Introduced by Stanley Johnson, who declares, “This book pulls off something quite remarkable. It makes science genuinely exciting, the problems facing our world accessible, and environmental responsibility fun”, Bertie Stephens’ Ellie Ment and the Material Matter boasts a spritely whimsical style that breaks the fourth wall in a race-against-time eco-adventure that brims with curiosity-sparking ideas.
Wise beyond her years, eleven-year-old Ellie “loved science, because with science, everything had an explanation”. Conversely, “She had no time for magic” because “Magic isn’t science”. And therein lies one of ... View Full Review
Bonnie begins her adventure to be the greatest ninja the world has never seen. Four year old Bonnie declares “I am going to be the greatest ninja the world has ever seen”. But her six older brothers laugh and say she’s too clumsy, her mother and grandmother ask wouldn’t she rather be a princess, or a ballerina. It’s Grandpa Noo that offers quiet advice, encouraging Bonnie she can be anything she sets her mind to. The title, Invisible Pumpkins - Sowing Seeds is a figurative one, referring to the start of Bonnie&... View Full Review
Bonnie’s Ninja training continues with positive messages of kindness and perseverance. The next step in Bonnie’s Ninja training - practice. In ‘Invisible Pumpkins - Sowing Seeds’, we meet four year old Bonnie who wants to be the best ninja ever. Her Grandpa Noo encourages her, saying that doing good deeds without being seen is the best way to be a ninja. As Invisible Pumpkins - Thirsty Seedlings’ begins, it’s the next day and Bonnie needs to start practicing, but being a ninja is harder than it looks. Thankfully Grandpa Noo is ... View Full Review
Whilst handling a move to a new home and a new school away from her friends, fourteen year old Stacy falls into a hidden fairy realm ruled by a Queen that could put her life in danger. Amongst the upheaval of the move and falling out with her friends in the process, Stacy is feeling isolated and frustrated before she is drawn into a magical realm in a local wood, meeting Bower, an old wizard who rescues her and helps her navigate the the perilous world with a bloodthirsty Queen. Stacy’s experience of moving house and moving schools ... View Full Review
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This is a thought provoking children's book with beautiful, detailed illustrations on the theme of saving the planet. The text is cleverly written in rhyme. The book is 76 pages and so is suited to older children, from about age 10 onwards. The book has 5 stories. The first is centred around Gary the fish and deals with pollution in the sea. The message is clear.... Don't litter in the sea. The second story is about fire and how it impacts animals like Gonny Squirrel. The message from this story is that we must all do what we can, however ... View Full Review
A young boy desperate to become rich and provide for his family. But what is he willing to do to get there? Thirteen year-old Kamari Brown lives with his mum and twin brother Jaden. He’ll do anything to be a millionaire, so his mum can afford a car and they don’t have to eat reject Anderson Pies every night. The lovable wheeler dealer type, his schemes usually end up getting him into trouble, whether it’s his dragon selling business or the school bully wanting payback when the love potion he bought doesn’t ... View Full Review
Return to Crouch End and hear the fable of Daisy and Little Boots. Based on the Greek mythology story of Demeter and Persephone, an Old Woman is left bitter by her daughter going away with a handsome stranger. Years later a young girl, Daisy is growing up in Crouch End and flowers seem to grow wherever she goes. Then there’s Little Boots, a magical Cat that doesn’t seem to stop growing. The community are worried and want them to leave, blaming Little Boots for trouble in the area. Will the Old Woman succeed in driving Daisy ... View Full Review
The Night Slayer is the first in an action packed fantasy adventure series that introduces us to orphan Alex, who realises he isn’t human but Vela, a mystical being that can communicate telepathically with others, wield elemental forces and more. But the Vela are persecuted by the sinister Moloch, the Man with No Face, and he’s coming for Alex next. Can he and his new found friends find Night Slayer, a powerful ancient sword that is the only hope of stopping Moloch from ruling the world? This is a great introduction to a new fantasy world ... View Full Review
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Fionn is plagued by vivid nightmares, waking up with injuries that quickly disappear. He’s Lionborn, long since thought extinct with magical powers, but he is in danger from a sorcerer who needs his blood to resurrect a demon. We’re drawn into a magical world with Fionn as he tries to stop the sorcerer and find out more about his identity and destiny.
This is the first book in a series and so the focus is on Fionn, his friends Ella and Tiny, and Fionn’s first foray into Arborea. Waking foray at ... View Full Review
This is a delightful children's story suitable for ages from about three or four up to six or seven. Each page has four lines of rhyming text and a beautiful illustration. Readers can almost feel the exuberant energy of little Ginger, who loves to play all day every day. In an unfortunate turn of events, Ginger is struck by a car and injured her leg very badly. She spends some time at the vet. She ends up losing her leg and is so sad that she can't play outside anymore. Eventually she ventures out to the park and sees another 3... View Full Review
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1066, the year etched into many minds as the date for the Battle of Hastings, from school and catchy insurance adverts. Meaning it is clear from reading the title alone what will be covered in A Clash of Claws: 1066. This historical fiction brings the politics of the end of the Anglo-Saxon period to life with an anthropomorphic twist. Those that have read it may see comparisons in this style of storytelling to Redwall, I myself was mentally describing it as Disney’s Robin Hood taking on other English history tales.
The author is clear at the ... View Full Review
A lovely collection of poems and short stories for all ages to enjoy. Scrapbook of Dreams offers a collection of poems and short stories suitable for all ages. From a young boy’s trip to meet his hero and lonely ghosts to a cat’s note expressing his indignance at a lack of feeding schedule, each piece will have you smiling, giggling or saying “aww” by the end. As this is a collection of poems and short stories, Scrapbook of Dreams can work perfectly for solo, family or group reading, or bedtime stories. There’s ... View Full Review
