Jacqueline DohertyFeb 112 minReview: A Storm of Sisters by Michelle HarrisonA ghostly winter adventure for the Widdershins sisters based on the Alfred Noyes' poem The Highwayman for ages 8+. "One day, almost forty...
Jacqueline DohertyDec 27, 20212 minReview: I Get Loud by David OuimetThe sequel to one of my favourite picture books is every bit as wonderful as 'I Go Quiet'. "I see you, you see me. You are small and...
Jacqueline DohertyAug 18, 20213 minReview: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender"It's easier, sometimes, to love when you know it's a love you can't have." A trans love story for Young Adults. Ages 16+. This is the...
Jacqueline DohertyJul 11, 20213 minReview: Julia and the Shark by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, illustrated by Tom de Freston.An illustrated tale of family, friendship and the impact of mental illness for ages 9+. When I heard that Kiran Millwood Hargrave's next...
Jacqueline DohertyApr 30, 20214 minReview: By Ash, Oak and Thorn by Melissa HarrisonJoin three tiny guardians of the wild and learn all about the natural world in this heart-warming middle grade adventure. Ages 9+. "Every...
Jacqueline DohertyApr 30, 20212 minReview: Wild by Annette Demetriou, Dawn White and Ryan SondereggerTwo young wolves teach us that we don't have to follow the pack in this charming and important picture book. 'Wild’ is a delightful story...
Jacqueline DohertyApr 17, 20213 minReview: Finn's Garden Friends by Rachel Lawston and Via LisirinA stunning picture book which teaches us to care for and enjoy nature wherever we are. Finn and mum have moved from the countryside to...
Jacqueline DohertyApr 2, 20214 minReview: Maggie Blue and the Dark World by Anna GoodallA dark middle grade fantasy which will delight fans of Coraline and Alice in Wonderland. Ages 10+. Maggie Blue Brown is having a really...
Jacqueline DohertyMar 15, 20212 minReview: A Tangle of Spells by Michelle HarrisonThe latest Widdershins adventure may be the best yet, cementing this as one of the best middle grade fantasy series out at the moment....
Jacqueline DohertyFeb 24, 20212 minReview: The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Hughes and Sarah MassiniA beautifully whimsical picture book about the power of childhood imagination and the magic of dreams. "The wishing stars burn bright...
Jacqueline DohertyFeb 22, 20214 minReview: Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. AlstonMove over Percy Jackson and Harry Potter: Amari Peters is the hero we have been waiting for! She leads an imaginative, action-packed...
Jacqueline DohertyFeb 11, 20214 minReview: The Midnight Guardians by Ross MontgomeryA truly special middle grade fantasy set during WW2. Ages 9+. Once in a while, you read a book that you know is going to be special from...
Jacqueline DohertyFeb 8, 20212 minReview: Sweep by Louise Grieg and Julia SardaA truly gorgeous picture book perfect for helping young children to tackle big emotions. We have all experienced a time when a bad mood...
Jacqueline DohertyFeb 4, 20212 minReview: The Invisible by Tom PercivalAn exquisite picture book which reminds us that we all belong here. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series dealt with tricky emotions...
Jacqueline DohertyFeb 2, 20214 minReview: Delicates by Brenna ThummlerIn this amazing sequel to 'Sheets', Marjorie learns a valuable lesson about being a good friend. Ages 9+. In her graphic novel, 'Sheets',...
Jacqueline DohertyJan 25, 20212 minReview: Sheets by Brenna ThummlerA beautiful graphic novel and supernatural exploration of friendship and grief for children aged 9+ 'Sheets' by Brenna Thummler is a...
Jacqueline DohertyJan 13, 20213 minReview: Gender Swapped Fairy TalesBy Karrie Fransman and Jonathon Plackett Sleeping princes, ferocious female giants, girls in shining armour and breathtaking...
Jacqueline DohertyDec 31, 20207 minMy Favourite Reads in 2020The books that I really loved this year! One of the positive outcomes of the pandemic: no opportunities to go out, more time to read....
Jacqueline DohertyDec 31, 202012 minTop Ten Tips to Help You Read MorePlus, my reading goals for 2021 If you've read my 'Best of 2020' blog post, you'll know that I set a reading goal of 70 books in 2020 and...
Jacqueline DohertyDec 17, 20203 minReview: A Sprinkle of Sorcery The second book in the amazing Widdershins Adventures trilogy by Michelle Harrison. Strong female lead characters, magic, hagstones,...