A ghostly winter adventure for the Widdershins sisters based on the Alfred Noyes' poem The Highwayman for ages 8+. "One day, almost forty...

The 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...

"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...

An illustrated tale of family, friendship and the impact of mental illness for ages 9+. When I heard that Kiran Millwood Hargrave's next...

Join three tiny guardians of the wild and learn all about the natural world in this heart-warming middle grade adventure. Ages 9+. "Every...

Two 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...

A stunning picture book which teaches us to care for and enjoy nature wherever we are. Finn and mum have moved from the countryside to...

A dark middle grade fantasy which will delight fans of Coraline and Alice in Wonderland. Ages 10+. Maggie Blue Brown is having a really...

The latest Widdershins adventure may be the best yet, cementing this as one of the best middle grade fantasy series out at the moment....

A beautifully whimsical picture book about the power of childhood imagination and the magic of dreams. "The wishing stars burn bright...

Move over Percy Jackson and Harry Potter: Amari Peters is the hero we have been waiting for! She leads an imaginative, action-packed...

A 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...

A truly gorgeous picture book perfect for helping young children to tackle big emotions. We have all experienced a time when a bad mood...

An exquisite picture book which reminds us that we all belong here. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series dealt with tricky emotions...

In this amazing sequel to 'Sheets', Marjorie learns a valuable lesson about being a good friend. Ages 9+. In her graphic novel, 'Sheets',...

A beautiful graphic novel and supernatural exploration of friendship and grief for children aged 9+ 'Sheets' by Brenna Thummler is a...

By Karrie Fransman and Jonathon Plackett Sleeping princes, ferocious female giants, girls in shining armour and breathtaking...

The books that I really loved this year! One of the positive outcomes of the pandemic: no opportunities to go out, more time to read....

Plus, 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...

The second book in the amazing Widdershins Adventures trilogy by Michelle Harrison. Strong female lead characters, magic, hagstones,...