Hello and welcome to The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh tour hosted by Terminal Tours. About the Book When life is funny, make some jokes about it. Billy Plimpton has a big dream: to become a famous comedian when he grows up. He already knows a lot of jokes, but thinks he has one big … Continue reading Blog Tour Spotlight: The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter.
Category: Middle Grade
Middle Grade/Childrens
Review: The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones
Blurb Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I’m eleven years old. I’m a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It’s never really bothered me because I’ve never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary … Continue reading Review: The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones
Review: How To Be A Human by Karen McCombie.
Blurb Who said friends have to match to matter? When the Star Boy’s space-pod crashes in the grounds of Fairfield Academy he knows he must seek shelter. Taking refuge in the school’s boiler room to await rescue he discovers that the room’s small window is the perfect place to watch humans go by. The Star … Continue reading Review: How To Be A Human by Karen McCombie.
Review: The Memory Thieves by Darren Simpson.
Blurb What you don't remember can't hurt you... Cyan has lived at the Elsewhere Sanctuary for as long as he can remember, freed by Dr Haven from dark memories of his past life. But when Cyan finds a mysterious warning carved into the bones of a whale skeleton, he starts to wonder what he had … Continue reading Review: The Memory Thieves by Darren Simpson.
Exploring books from Lion Hudson (Christian Publisher) – My Thoughts.
For anyone that may not be familiar with Lion Hudson, they are a Christian Book Publisher, and their tagline is 'Quality literature true to the Christian faith'. They have very kindly sent me two books recently to review, ones I chose, that specifically stood out to me. Let's jump in... First up is The Lion Storyteller … Continue reading Exploring books from Lion Hudson (Christian Publisher) – My Thoughts.
Review: Know My Place by Eve Ainsworth
Blurb A teenager's longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system. Feeling betrayed when her long-term foster placement breaks down, Amy is sent to live with a new family, the Dawsons. Although initially reluctant to trust them, she … Continue reading Review: Know My Place by Eve Ainsworth
Review: Arctic Star by Tom Palmer.
Blurb Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing through a narrow channel between the Arctic … Continue reading Review: Arctic Star by Tom Palmer.
Review: The House of Serendipity Sequins and Secrets by Lucy Ivison.
I am so happy to be sharing another mother-daughter review today! Georgia was lucky enough to win another Toppsta giveaway and so we read the book together! Take a look at our reviews below! Blurb: Welcome to The House of Serendipity, where friendships are fashioned and destinies designed amongst the ballgowns, tiaras and trifles! Introducing … Continue reading Review: The House of Serendipity Sequins and Secrets by Lucy Ivison.
Review: The Kate In Between by Claire Swinarski.
Blurb Kate McAllister is desperate for a change. Something to hit refresh and erase the pain of her mother leaving town without her. So when a group of popular girls folds Kate into their clique, it feels like the answer to all her problems—even if it means ditching Haddie, her childhood bestie. But when Kate’s … Continue reading Review: The Kate In Between by Claire Swinarski.
Review- KidVenture: Twelve Weeks To Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss
Description Teach your kids about business and economics in a fun, meaningful way and inspire them to be entrepreneurs. Millions of Americans are small business owners or work at companies, yet there are not many books that explain to kids what business is about, the way there are books for kids about being a firefighter, farmer … Continue reading Review- KidVenture: Twelve Weeks To Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss