The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks. Katie Kirby

5 Mar 2021

3 stars for this children's book in diary format. This children's novel introduces us to Lottie Brooks, aged eleven and three quarters, who will start high school after the summer…

The Little Broomstick. Mary Stewart

5 Apr 20188 Apr 2018

Happy publication day today to The Little Broomstick! 5 out of 5 stars for this children's book: I recommend it to all children and adults as a wonderful, magical and…

Lady Mary. Lucy Worsley

5 Apr 20184 Apr 2018

4 stars for this historical fiction aimed at children and young adults. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lady Mary, Lucy Worsley's novel about the childhood and young adulthood of Mary, daughter…

Shadow Weaver. MarcyKate Connolly

21 Dec 20177 Sep 2017

4 stars for this deliciously dark children's fantasy novel. Emmeline is a shadow weaver who can communicate with her shadow, Dar, and conjure shadows into tangible shapes. Over time Emmeline…

The Mystery of the Midnight Peacock (The Sinclair’s mysteries #4). Katherine Woodfine

4 Oct 20174 Oct 2017

3 stars for this quick, fun read. The Mystery of the Midnight Peacock is light entertainment that can be read quite well as a standalone or enjoyed as the latest…

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow. Jessica Townsend

1 Oct 201716 Oct 2017

5 stars for this amazing children's book. What can I say about this novel? It gets better and better the further you read, as you begin to know the world…

Hortense and the Shadow. Natalia O’Hara

28 Sep 201721 Sep 2017

4 stars for this stunning fairy tale. I chose this ebook because I thought it charming that it is written and illustrated by two sisters. And I am really pleased…

Ghosts of Greenglass House. Kate Milford

26 Sep 201713 Sep 2017

3 stars for this children's book, sequel to Greenglass House. I didn't dislike this story about Milo and his adventures at Greenglass House but neither did I warm to it…

A Book for Benny. Judith Koppens

25 Sep 20176 Sep 2017

4 stars for this lovely picture book, written by Judith Koppens and illustrated by Marja Meijer. This is a charming story about reading, libraries, dogs, and finding just the right book. That 'rainy day'…

The Wizards of Once. Cressida Cowell

21 Sep 2017

3.5 stars for this children's fantasy adventure book. This novel is the first in a new series by Cressida Cowell and it is a fun and scary adventure. The main…