Library Girl and Book Boy

I suspect many readers who grew up in the 80s/90s may, like me, have very found memories of devouring series after series of boarding school books. There was something so addictive about the heady combination of grand schoolhouses, midnight feasts, and schoolgirl sleuths!

When I saw that Malory Towers was being reimagined by Fleur Hitchcock (a most excellent middle ...

In my role as a specialist teacher, I have the privilege of supporting lots of young people who, for various reasons, find being in school challenging. After reading the opening chapter of ‘Always Angel,’ I wished I could share it with every school and teacher I work with – it perfectly encapsulated the storm of emotions experienced by a young person re-entering school after ...

There’s something about an equestrian tale which really captures a reader’s heart, especially during the summertime when you could just imagine yourself pounding along the beach on the back of a beautiful bay. This post is highlighting three books guaranteed to help readers to achieve their horse girl summer!

The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie’s Dream

We may only just have broken up for the Summer holidays, but it won’t be long until September rolls around, bringing with it a new school year (or indeed the very start of school) for thousands of children.) For some, this is an incredibly anxious time but picture books can provide a reassuring route into discussing what the school day might look like.

“When you...

I’m rounding off the blog tour for ‘Rollercoaster Girl’ – a short and snappy read for readers who are developing in confidence.

“When Lily chooses Rory Whoosher, the forgotten founder of a long-abandoned theme park, for her school project, nobody expects much. But Lily’s sketches spark more than just imagination.

With her grandad’s encouragement and a...