The story of a budding friendship with a subtle message of recognising each others skills & abilities. Well told, gentle humour & fantastic illustrations bring it all together. Perfect for library/school collections or storytimes. Highly recommended

Reviewed by Emma McElwee on 14th January 2022

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Simple, gentle, inclusive and just lovely! Large font, minimal text but highly immersive due to delightful illustrations. A real joy and highly recommended for library collections.

Reviewed by Michaela Owen on 14th January 2022

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Heart warming and beautifully written with realistic and likeable characters. The mystery element keeps the pages turning whilst sensitively dealing with issues including friendship, family and mental health. Good.

Reviewed by Stephanie Horton on 12th January 2022

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This is a really good debut fantasy novel, imbued with the tastes and spices of India. Good characters, plenty of action, very readable. Set for a sequel.

Reviewed by Emma McElwee on 10th January 2022

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Fabulous inclusive illustrations accompany a tender rhyming tale of struggling with school & dyslexia. Uplifting/affirming with a message of finding your own creative talent/voice. Author note at the back adds integrity to this story. Just wonderful!

Reviewed by Emma McElwee on 4th January 2022

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A great story with minimal need for prior knowledge of character and the illustrations are spot-on too. An attractive title for older graphic collections and nicely set up for a second volume.

Reviewed by Claire Bowles on 22nd December 2021

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This high school thriller is bound to get picked up with lead characters that are likeable and mystery twists and turns along the way to keep you guessing. Very readable.

Reviewed by Stephanie Horton on 17th December 2021

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A perfect introduction to classical music that is very engaging. Great illustrations and packed with interesting info that is broken down, so easy to digest. Good as a KS2 NF leisure read or classroom/topics. A core title for music collections.

Reviewed by Michaela Owen on 6th December 2021

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Minimal text accompanied by absolutely delightful, inclusive illustrations make this a very simple but powerful read. It's uplifting and affirming. Great for PSHE school/lib collections, highly recommended.

Reviewed by Michaela Owen on 3rd December 2021

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A turtle reluctantly moves from his favourite spot just in time to avoid a rock that falls from the sky, which then becomes a place of contemplation.

A good story with understated humour that is clever and works really well. A simple layout lets the fantastic illustrations shine through. It's subtle, so may go over the heads of some but well worth stocking, a great read.

Reviewed by Michaela Owen on 1st December 2021

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Life is hard for Willa, Grace and Freya, and their three younger sisters. Six motherless girls working a farm, living in fear of their cruel father and the superstition that obsesses him - The Curse of Six Daughters.

With the arrival of the mysterious Full Moon Fayre, there's a chance for the eldest girls to steal a moment's fun, but the day the fayre moves on, Grace vanishes.

Willa goes after her, following a trail that leads into the dangerous Lost Marsh, where it is said a will-o'-the-wisp lures lost souls into the dark waters of the mire. If Willa is to survive and reunite her family, she will need to unravel the secrets her father has kept hidden, and face her own deepest fears.

Reviewed by Claire Bowles on 24th November 2021

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Brilliantly hilarious! The penguins are adorable and demonstrate so many good qualities. The illustrations are equally amusing and complement the text well. A thoroughly enjoyable read!!

Reviewed by Lucy McConnell on 8th November 2021

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Beautiful and harrowing at the same time, there's a lot going on and it requires full attention, but the rewards are ample. The writing is descriptive, it's quite heart breaking in parts. A thought provoking, mesmerizing read and set for a sequel.

Reviewed by Michaela Owen on 5th November 2021

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A lovely collection of simple poems, written from the animals' point of view and often alluding to environmental issues. The illustrations are delightful. A winner.

Reviewed by Zeena Ark on 3rd November 2021

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Laugh-out-loud and poignant all at once, this is a really enjoyable seasonal read tackling some big issues. Beware of content, but older teens will love it.

Reviewed by Katie Merrick on 31st October 2021

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